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64% of APAC Travelers Now Use AI to Plan Trips. Booking.com’s Laura Houldsworth on What That Actually Means

Summary
Booking.com's Laura Houldsworth shares insights on APAC travel trends, highlighting that 64% of travelers in the region now use AI for trip planning. Intra-regional travel is gaining importance, and travel decisions are increasingly influenced by experience and community. Discover how these shifts affect your holiday home stays.
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