Chinese tourists will pivot beyond Japan, Asia’s travel demand still strong, says Booking Holdings

Chinese tourists will pivot beyond Japan, Asia’s travel demand still strong, says Booking Holdings


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Booking Holdings CFO Ewout Steenbergen told CNBC’s Squawk Box Asia that travel demand in Asia remains resilient despite fewer Chinese tourists visiting Japan. He also emphasized the company’s global diversification, steady growth in U.S. and Asian bookings, plus encouraging momentum in its “Connected Trip” strategy.



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