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HAYWARD, Calif., Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: UCTT), today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2024.

“UCT’s third quarter results came in above expectations driven by broader equipment demand for AI infrastructure build out and sustained domestic China market spending,” said Jim Scholhamer, CEO. “The rationale for significant long-term investment in WFE remains strong. UCT’s vertical integration capabilities and strategic manufacturing network provide a competitive edge, and should enable us to increase share as demand expands.”

Third Quarter 2024 GAAP Financial Results
Total revenue was $540.4 million. Products contributed $479.0 million and Services added $61.4 million. Total gross margin was 17.3%, operating margin was 4.7%, and net loss was $(2.3) million or $(0.05) per diluted share. This compares to total revenue of $516.1 million, gross margin of 17.1%, operating margin of 4.4%, and net income of $19.1 million or $0.42 per diluted share, in the prior quarter.

Third Quarter 2024 Non-GAAP Financial Results
On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 17.8%, operating margin was 7.3%, and net income was $15.9 million or $0.35 per diluted share. This compares to gross margin of 17.7%, operating margin of 6.9%, and net income of $14.4 million or $0.32 per diluted share in the prior quarter.

Fourth Quarter 2024 Outlook
The Company expects revenue in the range of $535 million to $585 million. The Company expects GAAP diluted net income per share to be between $0.06 and $0.26 and non-GAAP diluted net income per share to be between $0.34 and $0.54.

Conference Call
The conference call and webcast will take place on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 1:45 p.m. PT and can be accessed by dialing 1-800-836-8184 or 1-646-357-8785. No passcode is required. A replay of the call will be available by dialing 1-888-660-6345 or 1-646-517-4150 and entering the confirmation code 34185#. The Webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://uct.com/investors/events/.

About Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components, parts, and ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services, primarily for the semiconductor industry. Under its Products division, UCT offers its customers an integrated outsourced solution for major subassemblies, improved design-to-delivery cycle times, design for manufacturability, prototyping, and high-precision manufacturing. Under its Services Division, UCT offers its customers tool chamber parts cleaning and coating, as well as micro-contamination analytical services. Ultra Clean is headquartered in Hayward, California. Additional information is available at www.uct.com.  

Use of Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to providing results that are determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), management uses non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP net income to evaluate the Company’s operating and financial results. We believe the presentation of non-GAAP results is useful to investors for analyzing our core business and business trends and comparing performance to prior periods, along with enhancing investors’ ability to view the Company’s results from management’s perspective. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Tables presenting reconciliations from GAAP results to non-GAAP results are included at the end of this press release.

The Company defines non-GAAP net income as net income (loss) before amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, acquisition activity costs, fair value adjustments, debt refinancing costs, legal-related costs and the tax effects of the foregoing adjustments.

A reconciliation of our guidance for non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the subsequent quarter is not available due to fluctuations in the geographic mix of our earnings from quarter to quarter, which impacts our tax rate and cannot be reasonably predicted or determined. As a result, such reconciliation is not available without unreasonable efforts and we are unable to determine the probable significance of the unavailable information.

Safe Harbor Statement
The foregoing information contains, or may be deemed to contain, “forward-looking statements” (as defined in the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. We use words such as “anticipates,” “projection,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “believes,” “plan,” “expect,” “future,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “estimates,” “see,” “predicts,” “should” and similar expressions to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements included in this press release include our expectations about the semiconductor capital equipment market and outlook. All forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, the Company’s actual results may differ materially from the results predicted or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors also include, among others, those identified in “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise unless required by law.

Contact:
Rhonda Bennetto
SVP Investor Relations
rbennetto@uct.com

 

 ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited; in millions, except per share data)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 27,

2024

September 29,

2023

September 27,

2024

September 29,

2023

Revenues:

Product

$             479.0

$             380.9

$          1,350.2

$          1,112.0

Services

61.4

54.1

184.1

177.8

Total revenues

540.4

435.0

1,534.3

1,289.8

Cost of revenues:

Product

403.3

329.3

1,141.2

955.5

Services

43.7

40.5

128.6

128.0

Total cost revenues

447.0

369.8

1,269.8

1,083.5

Gross margin

93.4

65.2

264.5

206.3

Operating expenses:

Research and development

7.1

7.4

21.2

21.7

Sales and marketing

14.4

12.8

42.9

38.6

General and administrative

46.7

39.3

135.1

115.3

Total operating expenses

68.2

59.5

199.2

175.6

Income from operations

25.2

5.7

65.3

30.7

Interest income

1.1

1.2

3.9

2.5

Interest expense

(12.0)

(12.3)

(35.8)

(35.9)

Other income (expense), net

(4.1)

(2.1)

9.3

(0.8)

Income before provision for income taxes

10.2

(7.5)

42.7

(3.5)

Provision for income taxes

9.9

5.3

28.2

17.1

Net income (loss)

0.3

(12.8)

14.5

(20.6)

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

2.6

1.7

7.1

6.7

Net income (loss) attributable to UCT

$               (2.3)

$             (14.5)

$                7.4

$             (27.3)

Net income (loss) per share attributable to UCT common  stockholders:

Basic

$             (0.05)

$             (0.32)

$              0.16

$             (0.61)

Diluted

$             (0.05)

$             (0.32)

$              0.16

$             (0.61)

Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share:

Basic

45.0

44.8

44.8

44.8

Diluted

45.0

44.8

45.4

44.8

 

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited; in millions)

September 27,

2024

December 29,

2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$             318.2

$            307.0

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses

228.1

180.8

Inventories

402.6

374.5

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

36.9

30.9

Total current assets

985.8

893.2

Property, plant and equipment, net

327.7

328.3

Goodwill

265.3

265.2

Intangible assets, net

192.4

215.3

Deferred tax assets, net

3.6

3.1

Operating lease right-of-use assets

162.2

151.7

Other non-current assets

10.5

10.9

Total assets

$           1,947.5

$         1,867.7

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Bank borrowings

$               16.4

$             17.6

Accounts payable

233.2

192.9

Accrued compensation and related benefits

47.9

47.7

Operating lease liabilities

19.0

18.1

Other current liabilities

42.3

33.7

Total current liabilities

358.8

310.0

Bank borrowings, net of current portion

475.8

461.2

Deferred tax liabilities

18.9

19.0

Operating lease liabilities

155.6

143.0

Other liabilities

16.0

37.3

Total liabilities

1,025.1

970.5

Equity:

UCT stockholders’ equity:

Common stock

507.7

496.6

Retained earnings

354.1

346.7

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(3.9)

(4.4)

Total UCT stockholders’ equity

857.9

838.9

Noncontrolling interests

64.5

58.3

Total equity

922.4

897.2

Total liabilities and equity

$           1,947.5

$         1,867.7

 

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited; in millions)

Nine Months Ended

September 27,
2024

September 29,
2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)

$                14.5

$               (20.6)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

34.1

27.9

Amortization of intangible assets

22.9

16.9

Stock-based compensation

12.7

8.7

Amortization of debt issuance costs

2.4

2.9

Change in the fair value of financial instruments

(21.7)

(0.3)

Deferred income taxes

(1.2)

0.1

Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment

1.2

(1.1)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

(47.3)

83.2

Inventories

(28.1)

65.6

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(2.9)

7.5

Other non-current assets

0.6

0.8

Accounts payable

46.1

(61.2)

Accrued compensation and related benefits

0.2

(11.8)

Income taxes payable

1.4

(8.9)

Operating lease assets and liabilities

8.1

(3.7)

Other liabilities

4.9

(5.4)

Net cash provided by operating activities

47.9

100.6

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(46.2)

(59.2)

Proceeds from sale of equipment

2.3

Net cash used in investing activities

(46.2)

(56.9)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from bank borrowings

67.7

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

0.9

Extinguishment of debt

(44.2)

Principal payments on bank borrowings

(10.1)

(34.7)

Payment of debt issuance costs

(2.5)

(0.3)

Employees’ taxes paid upon vesting of restricted stock units

(2.5)

(2.2)

Payments of dividends to a joint venture shareholder

(0.5)

(0.1)

Repurchase of shares

(23.7)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

8.8

(61.0)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

0.7

0.5

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

11.2

(16.8)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

307.0

358.8

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$               318.2

$               342.0

 

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

REPORTABLE SEGMENTS

GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

(Unaudited; dollars in millions)

GAAP

Non-GAAP

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended

September 27, 2024

September 27, 2024

Products

Services

Consolidated

Products

Services

Consolidated

Revenues

$   479.0

$    61.4

$      540.4

$   479.0

$    61.4

$      540.4

Gross profit

$     75.7

$    17.7

$        93.4

$     77.3

$    18.7

$        96.0

Gross margin

15.8 %

28.8 %

17.3 %

16.1 %

30.5 %

17.8 %

Income from operations

$     22.4

$      2.8

$        25.2

$     33.3

$      6.2

$        39.5

Operating margin

4.7 %

4.6 %

4.7 %

7.0 %

10.1 %

7.3 %

Three Months Ended

September 27, 2024

Products

Services

Consolidated

Reconciliation of GAAP Gross profit to Non-GAAP Gross profit (in millions)

Reported gross profit on a GAAP basis

$     75.7

$    17.7

$        93.4

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

1.3

1.0

2.3

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.3

0.3

Non-GAAP gross profit

$     77.3

$    18.7

$        96.0

Reconciliation of GAAP Gross margin to Non-GAAP Gross margin

Reported gross margin on a GAAP basis

15.8 %

28.8 %

17.3 %

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

0.2 %

1.7 %

0.4 %

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.1 %

— %

0.1 %

Non-GAAP gross margin

16.1 %

30.5 %

17.8 %

Reconciliation of GAAP Income from operations to Non-GAAP Income from operations (in millions)

Reported income from operations on a GAAP basis

$     22.4

$      2.8

$        25.2

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

4.7

2.9

7.6

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

4.0

0.5

4.5

Restructuring charges (3)

0.3

0.3

Acquisition related costs (4)

0.6

0.6

Legal-related costs (5)

1.3

1.3

Non-GAAP income from operations

$     33.3

$      6.2

$        39.5

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating margin to Non-GAAP Operating margin

Reported operating margin on a GAAP basis

4.7 %

4.6 %

4.7 %

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

1.0 %

4.7 %

1.4 %

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.8 %

0.8 %

0.8 %

Restructuring charges (3)

0.1 %

— %

0.1 %

Acquisition related costs (4)

0.1 %

— %

0.1 %

Legal-related costs (5)

0.3 %

— %

0.2 %

Non-GAAP operating margin

7.0 %

10.1 %

7.3 %

1    Amortization of intangible assets related to the Company’s business acquisitions

2    Represents compensation expense for stock granted to employees and directors

3    Represents severance, retention and costs related to facility closures

4    Represents acquisition activity costs

5    Represents estimated costs related to certain legal proceedings

 

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

Three Months Ended

September 27,

2024

September 29,

2023

June 28,

2024

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Net Income (in millions)

Reported net income (loss) attributable to UCT on a GAAP basis

(2.3)

$          (14.5)

$     19.1

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

7.6

5.5

7.6

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

4.5

3.9

4.7

Restructuring charges (3)

0.3

3.2

0.5

Acquisition related costs (4)

0.6

0.7

Fair value related adjustments (5)

0.8

(24.1)

Debt refinancing costs expensed (6)

3.6

Legal-related costs (7)

1.3

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (8)

(4.1)

(5.0)

1.9

Income tax effect of valuation allowance (9)

7.2

8.2

1.1

Non-GAAP net income attributable to UCT

$           15.9

$             2.0

$     14.4

Reconciliation of GAAP Income from operations to Non-GAAP Income from operations (in millions)

Reported income from operations on a GAAP basis

$           25.2

$             5.7

$     22.9

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

7.6

5.5

7.6

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

4.5

3.9

4.7

Restructuring charges (3)

0.3

3.2

0.5

Acquisition related costs (4)

0.6

0.7

Legal-related costs (7)

1.3

Non-GAAP income from operations

$           39.5

$           19.0

$     35.7

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating margin to Non-GAAP Operating margin

Reported operating margin on a GAAP basis

4.7 %

1.3 %

4.4 %

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

1.4 %

1.3 %

1.5 %

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.8 %

0.9 %

0.9 %

Restructuring charges (3)

0.1 %

0.7 %

0.1 %

Acquisition related costs (4)

0.1 %

0.2 %

— %

Legal-related costs (7)

0.2 %

— %

— %

Non-GAAP operating margin

7.3 %

4.4 %

6.9 %

Reconciliation of GAAP Gross profit to Non-GAAP Gross profit (in millions)

Reported gross profit on a GAAP basis

$           93.4

$           65.2

$     88.5

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

2.3

1.5

2.3

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.3

0.2

0.5

Restructuring charges (3)

0.7

0.2

Non-GAAP gross profit

$           96.0

$           67.6

$     91.5

Reconciliation of GAAP Gross margin to Non-GAAP Gross margin

Reported gross margin on a GAAP basis

17.3 %

15.0 %

17.1 %

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

0.4 %

0.3 %

0.5 %

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.1 %

0.0 %

0.1 %

Restructuring charges (3)

— %

0.2 %

0.0 %

Non-GAAP gross margin

17.8 %

15.5 %

17.7 %

Reconciliation of GAAP Other income (expense), net to Non-GAAP Other income (expense), net (in millions)

Reported Other income (expense), net on a GAAP basis

$            (4.1)

$            (2.1)

$     17.4

Fair value related adjustments (5)

0.8

(24.1)

Debt refinancing costs expensed (6)

3.6

Non-GAAP Other income (expense), net

$            (3.3)

$            (2.1)

$      (3.1)

Reconciliation of GAAP Income (Loss) Per Diluted Share to Non-GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share

Reported net income (loss) on a GAAP basis

$          (0.05)

$          (0.32)

$     0.42

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

0.17

0.12

0.17

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.10

0.09

0.10

Restructuring charges (3)

0.00

0.07

0.01

Acquisition related costs (4)

0.01

0.02

Fair value related adjustments (5)

0.02

(0.53)

Debt refinancing costs expensed (6)

0.08

Legal-related costs (7)

0.03

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (8)

(0.09)

(0.11)

0.04

Income tax effect of valuation allowance (9)

0.16

0.17

0.03

Non-GAAP net earnings

$           0.35

$           0.04

$     0.32

Weighted average number of diluted shares (in millions) on a non-GAAP basis

45.5

45.0

45.4

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE

Three Months Ended

September 27,

2024

September 29,

2023

June 28,

2024

Provision for income taxes on a GAAP basis

$             9.9

$             5.3

$       8.5

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (8)

4.1

5.0

(1.9)

Income tax effect of valuation allowance (9)

(7.2)

(8.2)

(1.1)

Non-GAAP provision for income taxes

$             6.8

$             2.2

$       5.5

Income before income taxes on a GAAP basis

$           10.2

$            (7.5)

$     30.0

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

7.6

5.5

7.6

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

4.5

3.9

4.7

Restructuring charges (3)

0.3

3.2

0.5

Acquisition related costs (4)

0.6

0.7

Fair value related adjustments (5)

0.8

(24.1)

Debt refinancing costs expensed (6)

3.6

Legal-related costs (7)

1.3

Non-GAAP income before income taxes

$           25.3

$             5.8

$     22.3

Effective income tax rate on a GAAP basis

97.1 %

(70.7) %

28.3 %

Non-GAAP effective income tax rate

27.1 %

37.3 %

24.7 %

1    Amortization of intangible assets related to the Company’s business acquisitions

2    Represents compensation expense for stock granted to employees and directors

3    Represents severance, retention and costs related to facility closures

4    Represents acquisition activity costs

5    Fair value adjustments related to contingent consideration

6    Represents the third party transaction costs related to the amended credit agreement and the previously capitalized

      costs of extinguished debt

7    Represents estimated costs related to certain legal proceedings

8    Tax effect of items (1) through (7) above based on the non-GAAP tax rate

9    The Company’s GAAP tax expense is generally higher than the Company’s non-GAAP tax expense, primarily due to

      losses in the U.S. with full federal and state valuation allowances. The Company’s non-GAAP tax rate and resulting

      non-GAAP tax expense considers the tax implications as if there was no federal or state valuation allowance position

      in effect

 

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Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

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Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped families navigate immigration. OCI processing is one of our most impactful services, connecting the Indian diaspora to their heritage. We’re proud to bring our expertise to help families secure OCI status with confidence. Evan James, CEO

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

New OCI Application — For foreign nationals of Indian origin, spouses of Indian citizens or existing OCI card holders, and minor children with at least one Indian parent applying for OCI status for the first time.OCI Card Renewal — For card holders whose OCI card has expired, or whose linked passport has been renewed or replaced and requires an updated booklet.Re-issuance (Age Milestones) — OCI cards must be re-issued when minors reach the age of 18 and again when card holders turn 50, due to significant changes in appearance. Peninsula Visa guides clients through both transitions seamlessly.Miscellaneous OCI Services — Covering corrections to existing records, lost or damaged card replacement, address changes, and other administrative updates to the OCI file.

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Expert Guidance — Dedicated OCI specialists with deep knowledge of consulate requirements, eligibility rules, and documentation standards across all service types.High Approval Rate — A meticulous multi-stage review process that identifies and resolves issues before submission, dramatically reducing the likelihood of rejection or delay.Fast Turnaround — Standard processing in 12-15 Business Days for most OCI service types, with real-time status updates throughout the process.End-to-End Support — Personalized document checklists, secure document uploads, expert form preparation, consulate submission, and post-submission tracking — all in one place.

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Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

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Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

“For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped individuals and families navigate the complexities of immigration documentation. OCI processing is one of the most impactful services we have ever added — it directly connects the Indian diaspora to their heritage country in a lasting, meaningful way. We are proud to bring our proven expertise and client-centric approach to this important service, and we look forward to helping thousands of families secure their OCI status with confidence.”

Founded in 1975, Peninsula Visa has built its reputation on precision, transparency, and a genuine commitment to client outcomes. The addition of OCI processing services reflects the company’s ongoing mission to expand its offerings to meet the evolving needs of immigrants and their families across the United States.

Get Started Today

Eligible applicants can begin their OCI journey by visiting Peninsula Visa’s dedicated OCI Services page. New users can take advantage of the 20% launch discount by entering promo code OCI20 at checkout when selecting any OCI service type.

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Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/

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Booking.com’s Latest Travel and Sustainability Research Reveals Australian Generational Paradox

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SYDNEY, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today Booking.com released its 11th annual research report into consumer attitudes and understanding of the social and environmental impact of travel. With insights from 32,500 travellers across 35 markets globally, including 1,000 from Australia, this year’s research highlights a generational paradox.

While 83% of Australian travellers say that more sustainable travel is important to them, older generations demonstrate greater commitment through concrete actions, despite younger generations often expressing stronger sustainability intentions.

Older generations demonstrate greater commitment through concrete sustainable actions, with almost two–thirds of Boomers across Asia Pacific (63%) saying they will shop more at local, independent stores on their trips, three–quarters (75%) planning to reduce general waste, and 63% intending to reduce energy consumption, higher than Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z.However, younger travellers are leading in cultural and conservation management; more than a quarter of Gen Z (27%) and Millennials (26%) participated in a tour or activity that contributed to the health or conservation of the local ecosystem or wildlife.Extreme weather is actively reshaping travel choices. Nearly three-quarters of Australian travellers said they consider extreme weather risk when choosing both destination (72%), and timing (75%), and 27% reported having cancelled or changed trip plans in the past twelve months due to extreme weather or natural disaster.Australian travellers are shifting when and where they travel, seeking reliable climates and comfort. 43% say they plan to avoid overcrowded tourist destinations, 42% plan to travel outside of peak season, and 26% will seek out destinations with cooler temperatures.In 2025, travellers booked more than 100 million room nights on Booking.com at accommodation partners with a third-party sustainability certification, including at 363 third-party certified Australian properties.

To find Booking.com’s full 2026 research, visit here.

 

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