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    Alex Poon

    Vice President and Wall Street Analyst at Morgan Stanley

    Alex Poon is a Vice President and Wall Street Analyst at Morgan Stanley, specializing in equity research within the Services sector. He actively covers 21 companies, including notable names such as NetEase (NTES), and has maintained a strong performance track record with a 62.61% success rate and an average return per transaction of 8.20%. Poon began his analyst career prior to joining Morgan Stanley, where he has built his reputation through thoughtful coverage and effective investment calls. He holds relevant FINRA securities licenses and industry certifications qualifying him as an equity research analyst.

    Alex Poon's questions to Trip.com Group (TCOM) leadership

    Alex Poon's questions to Trip.com Group (TCOM) leadership • Q2 2024

    Question

    Alex Poon of Morgan Stanley inquired about the booking trends for the summer holiday period and the company's outlook for the second half of the year.

    Answer

    CFO Xiaofan Wang stated that quarter-to-date summer performance showed robust momentum, with outbound travel driving growth and exceeding 2019 levels by 110-120%. Domestic hotel reservations saw double-digit year-over-year growth. For the second half, she anticipates normal seasonal patterns and a more favorable year-over-year comparison after the National Day holiday.

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    Alex Poon's questions to Trip.com Group (TCOM) leadership • Q1 2024

    Question

    Alex Poon of Morgan Stanley asked about the market opportunity for China's inbound travel, how Trip.com plans to capture this segment, and the current contribution of inbound travel to the company's business.

    Answer

    CEO Jane Sun highlighted China's rich history and modern infrastructure as major draws, with growth being fueled by new visa-free policies. She explained that Trip.com is positioned to capture this by offering a one-stop platform with deep domestic inventory and 24/7 multi-language customer support. CFO Xiaofan Wang added that inbound travel's contribution to the Trip.com platform's revenue has already grown from the teens to over 20% in Q1 2024.

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