Working together, Merlin and Alipay plan to make Chinese tourists feel at home when visiting London, by enabling them to engage with brands in the same way they do while in China.
Chinese technology companies are making steady progress in artificial intelligence (AI), leveraging the technology to simplify travel planning and buying, and enabling communication in foreign destinations.
TripStack wants to provide OTAs with access to Low-Cost Carriers (LCCs) and “Virtual Interline” fares.
The luggage maker will also branch out to pitch itself to consumers as a travel lifestyle brand. Last year Away opened a temporary hotel concept, Chez Away, to coincide with Paris Fashion Week.
Tencent Travel unveiled Canada's first official WeChat city Mini Program, a mobile guide that offers Chinese users travel information like interactive itineraries, hotels and attractions.
The company is accusing New York City lawmakers of being paid off by the hotel industry, days before a crucial hearing.
Meituan is targeting cross-selling of hotel accommodation, a low-frequency service, by capitalizing on stickiness for often-bought services such as food delivery and in-store dining.
By investing in homestay brand Youjia, Ctrip aims to build quality home-share inventory and move up the supply chain.