Travel brands need to dig deep into certain habits that are being fuelled by emerging apps and platforms, for instance, the popularity of short videos, says Chen.
Tuanyanwang.com leverages data and AI to provide one-stop banquet services for both individuals and businesses.
The next move for Vleisure would be providing services in Indochina Hotels targeting the Chinese and Korean markets.
Ctrip predicted China's high-speed-railway-based tourism market would exceed 100 billion yuan (about 14.6 billion U.S. dollars) by 2020.
The system works by geofencing around a location for a brand, allowing them to see what individuals are doing in social media through their "signals" but also serve them relevant marketing content.
Tour and activity operators have to consider what types of Experiences that Airbnb and its customers want, how to market and position them on Airbnb.
Tui are aiming to provide the most highly personalised experiences possible to its 20 million customers. This will require a stronger digitalisation of business.
Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel believes that Airbnb has no advantage over Booking Holdings for its single accommodations choices.