Mafengwo has about 130 million users, out of whom 4 million users a year see contents for traveling in Japan.
Consumer channels, distribution integration, merchandising and emerging technologies are shaking up the travel sector.
Both airlines will provide their self-managed lounges to the other side's premium (first- and business-class) passengers and frequent fliers with elite status.
The Beijing-based carrier will suspend its CA837 and CA838 flights, the only current direct links between the two cities, starting Aug. 27.
The 1,700-square meter tax-free store will be opened during the second China International Import Expo in November.
Marriott announced plans for two new resorts that will cost more than $800 million combined to build.
Number of Chinese tourists travelling to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is expected to rise by 81% from 1.6 million in 2018 to 2.9 million in 2022.
With flights being rescheduled or axed, and home carrier Cathay itself strongly recommending passengers to postpone non-essential travel, Hong Kong industry’s hopes for a softer impact on business are quickly dimming.
