As for overseas independent trips, the ministry stressed the importance of examining online travel companies, agencies and platforms and their travel products.
Wang owned about 15% of HNA, the Chinese conglomerate, according to the group’s last update of its ownership structure.
UK regulators contend that some booking sites are violating consumer protection laws by playing around with discounting, commissions, and hidden charges. Expedia and Booking.com will have to change their business practices or head to court.
The company is accusing New York City lawmakers of being paid off by the hotel industry, days before a crucial hearing.
The company's CFO announced that she would also be leaving during the first half of 2018. Net revenue for Hostelworld increased by 10% during 2017 to €86.7 million.
Tencent-invested lifestyle firm Meituan Dianping has begun investigating reports of a data breach that exposed the private information of tens of thousands of users.
Last year 14,416 inspections were carried out in Hong Kong and the maximum punishment is a HK$200,000 (US$25,500) fine and two years’ imprisonment.
Leaders to share insights at ITB China Conference include Ctrip chairman James Liang, Phocuswright founder Philip C. Wolf, and executives from China Tourism Academy, Wyndham Hotel Group, Fliggy, Tencent and Meituan.
