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Market Demand Trends
Booking Holdings Inc. · 2026-08-23 · Importance 20 · Surprise 24
Booking Holdings reported strong second-quarter results but expects slower room-night growth in the third quarter. Elevated airline prices and reduced airline capacity are pressuring long-haul international travel, particularly because of Middle East-related disruptions. The company’s connected-trip strategy is gaining traction despite these near-term travel-demand headwinds.