Despite the gloom, Wong notes, "RevPAR numbers for some of the lodging companies have been sequentially improving... we are seeing a gradual recovery [in Chinese travel]." While the US worries about AI job losses, the Chinese consumer is engaging in "experience" spending post-reopening. Visa-free access policies are accelerating this trend. LONG Travel and Hospitality, specifically those with exposure to Chinese outbound tourism. A global economic slowdown or renewed geopolitical tensions could curb discretionary travel spending.