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OpenTable and Visa Extend Their Agreement in the U.S., Mexico and Canada

The U.S. expansion follows over 80 bespoke events during the past two years, the majority of which sold out.

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OpenTable (BKNG) and Visa renewed their agreement across the U.S., Mexico and Canada to expand dining reservations and events.

A new multi-year agreement continues the Visa Dining Collection in Canada and Mexico, with additional restaurants planned. The companies are also expanding their U.S. events program through 2029 and adding events in Mexico and Canada. Eligible Visa Infinite cardholders worldwide traveling to Mexico or Canada will be able to book held tables and events at participating restaurants; those visiting the U.S. can book special events. North American event details will be announced later.

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The U.S. events program being expanded had more than 80 bespoke events over the prior two years, most of which OpenTable says sold out.

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U.S. events program horizon: Through 2029 Events held: Over 80 events; majority sold out Dining likelihood: 48%
U.S. events program horizon
Through 2029
Expanded OpenTable-Visa events program
Events held
Over 80 events; majority sold out
U.S. events calendar over the past two years
Dining likelihood
48%
Americans surveyed said they were more likely to dine at a restaurant hosting a pop-up, collaboration, or special experience

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Building on strong diner demand, the renewed agreement extends the Visa Dining Collection in Mexico and Canada and expands exclusive dining events across North America

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant technology, and Visa, a world leader in digital payments, today announced a renewed agreement across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The next phase will broaden the Visa Dining Collection in Mexico and Canada and deliver an expanded events program, giving eligible Visa cardholders more ways to discover and book memorable dining experiences across the three countries.

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The Visa Dining Collection Grows Across Canada and Mexico

The Visa Dining Collection will continue as part of a new multi-year agreement in Canada and Mexico, providing eligible Visa cardholders with exclusive access to sought-after restaurant reservations in Mexico City, Monterrey, Los Cabos and Cancun, as well as Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and surrounding areas.

The participating portfolio includes restaurants from MICHELIN Starred venues to local favorites and beloved culinary destinations. Existing restaurants within the Visa Dining Collection are returning to the program including Mon Lapin and Rôtisserie La Lune in Montreal, LOREA and Pargot in Mexico City and KOLI in Monterrey, with new additions coming soon.

Eligible Visa cardholders in Mexico and Canada will also have access to a new roster of exclusive dining events and experiences featuring renowned chefs and rising culinary stars. Eligible Visa Infinite cardholders world-wide traveling to Mexico or Canada will be able to book held tables and events at participating restaurants through the Visa Dining Collection, while those visiting the U.S. can access and book special events.

"We're excited to enter into a new era of our collaboration with Visa that brings more restaurants to the Visa Dining Collection in Canada and Mexico, and a roster of unmatched experiential dining events you won't be able to find anywhere else," said Robin Chiang, Chief Growth Officer at OpenTable. "To-date, OpenTable and Visa have helped restaurants fill millions of seats, translating to increased revenue potential for restaurants, while creating memorable experiences for diners.

Events Continue in the U.S. Following Strong Demand

In addition to delivering events programming in Mexico and Canada, OpenTable and Visa are expanding their events program in the U.S. through 2029.

The expansion comes following a successful events calendar over the past two years, which saw over 80 bespoke events, the majority of which sold out. This includes Friends in Town, where chefs invited their friends to town to cook one-of-a-kind collaboration dinners, and Off the Clock, an after-hours dining experience inspired by late-night chef rituals. It also reflects a growing demand for dining experiences that go beyond the norm, which diners are seeking out more than ever. This year, 48% of Americans said they are more likely to dine at a restaurant when it's hosting a pop-up, collaboration, or special experience.

To explore the Visa Dining Collection, visit pages for Mexico and Canada. North America events to be announced at a later date via opentable.com/visa-dining-program/events.

*Methodology
An online survey was conducted by WALR among 1527 US respondents, with quotas weighted for major cities. Fieldwork took place between September 3rd – September 9th 2025. Data has been collected adhering to MRS (Market Research Society) and ESOMAR guidelines to ensure ethical and accurate data collection.

About OpenTable
OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant tech and part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BKNG), helps more than 70,000 restaurants worldwide fill 2 billion seats a year.  OpenTable's world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.

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