Glossary · Guests

Preferred Partner (Booking.com)

Preferred Partner (Booking.com) · definition
  • Preferred Partner is Booking.com's paid visibility programme: qualifying properties get a thumbs-up badge and ranking boost in exchange for roughly 3 extra points of commission.
  • Category: Guests

The maths

You're buying placement: ~18% total commission instead of ~15% for measurably more impressions. Whether it pays depends on your market's competition and your conversion — test, measure, decide.

Eligibility

Based on performance scores and review levels; Booking invites qualifying properties rather than taking applications from everyone.

Part of the Stays short-term rental glossary.

Send your photos today.
Keep your 2% rate forever.

We'll send back your finished listing within 48 hours — free, no commitment. If you like it, we publish it and your property starts earning.

Get my free listing preview