Trip.com Cautious of Travel Rebound Even After China Loosens Covid Rules
Trip.com knows better than to just make tall claims on a travel rebound even as the company witnesses a surge in search volume for inbound and outbound travel.
Peden Doma Bhutia is Asia Editor at Skift, where she covers the travel industry across Southeast Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Based in India, she reports on airlines, online travel companies, hospitality, travel technology and the business of travel, with a focus on how emerging markets are shaping global trends.
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