Travel Boycott Guide: Booking Sites on BDS Lists

Airbnb BDS pressure target

Why listed: Listed in the UN database of businesses involved in the settlement enterprise; offers rentals in illegal Israeli settlements.

Alternatives: Book directly with hotels; Local guesthouses

Source: BDS Movement / UN OHCHR

Booking.com BDS pressure target

Why listed: Listed in the UN database; offers accommodation in illegal Israeli settlements.

Alternatives: Book directly with hotels

Source: BDS Movement / UN OHCHR

Expedia BDS pressure target

Why listed: Listed in the UN database; offers rentals in illegal Israeli settlements.

Alternatives: Book directly with airlines and hotels

Source: BDS Movement / UN OHCHR

Booking tips

Book directly with hotels and airlines instead of using listing platforms when you can.
Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia are listed in the UN database over settlement rentals; BDS names them as pressure targets.
When traveling in Palestine, consider Palestinian-owned guesthouses and tour operators.

Frequently asked questions

Why are Airbnb and Booking.com targeted?

Both are listed in the UN OHCHR database of businesses involved in the settlement enterprise because they offer rentals in illegal Israeli settlements. BDS names them as pressure targets.

What should I use instead of these booking sites?

Book directly with the hotel or airline. Direct booking usually gets you the same price and avoids the platform commission entirely.