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Airbnb, Expedia Flag Demand Hit as Middle East Conflict Drags On

Expedia said the disruptions cut quarterly bookings and room-night growth by about 200 basis points as Airbnb warned cancellations would stay elevated.

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May 8 (Reuters) – Online travel agency Expedia’s shares dropped 8% before the bell on Friday, after the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and a travel advisory in ​Mexico shaved about 200 basis points off its ‌quarterly bookings and room-night growth. International visitors have become increasingly wary of travel to the Middle East following military strikes that led to airspace closures in several countries, disrupting major transit hubs such…

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Expedia stock sinks despite earnings beat as geopolitical headwinds weigh on bookings

Soft second-quarter bookings guidance and Middle East travel disruptions rattled investors even as revenue rose 15%

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Expedia forecasts downbeat travel bookings on Middle East war impact

Uncertainty threatens demand recovery in the travel industry as trade volatility and prolonged conflict could further increase costs for customers.

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Airbnb, Expedia flag demand hit as Middle East conflict drags on

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Airbnb Slows Down. Conflict in the Middle East Hits Bookings

<strong>Airbnb warns that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could limit the pace of booking growth in the second quarter of 2026, despite better-than-expected financial results at the beginning of the year.</strong>

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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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