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stocksAug 4, 2026, 9:21 PM

Booking Holdings CEO: Middle East Conflict Weighs on Long-Haul Travel, US Demand Resilient

Booking Holdings' CEO said the Middle East conflict and macro factors continue to pressure long-haul international travel due to high airfares and reduced capacity, while domestic and regional travel remain healthy with US room nights growing high single digits.

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Booking Holdings' CEO highlighted ongoing headwinds from the Middle East conflict and related macroeconomic developments during a conference call. The company noted that long-haul international travel is being pressured by elevated airline prices and reduced capacity, dampening demand in that segment.

In contrast, domestic and intra-regional travel patterns remained relatively robust. Specifically, US room nights saw high single-digit growth, indicating resilience in home-market leisure and business demand.

The mixed outlook underscores the diverging fortunes of global travel, with geopolitical tensions and cost inflation hitting long-distance routes while shorter trips hold up. No specific financial figures were disclosed in the remarks.

Source: First Squawk