In many respects, native apps are the preferred channel over web due to their speed, additional functionality, and better overall UX.
According to the company, the corporate travel market in India is estimated to be worth $36 billion.
Amazon would add roughly $600 million to operating profit if it could build an online hotel business even half the size of Expedia's hotel business.
VisaHQ works with embassies and consulates in countries to make sure their travel visa rules and policies are up to date on the Fliggy platform.
Since launching its overseas business in 2017, Xiaozhu now covers listings in over 100 overseas cities, with a particularly strong upward trend in booming homestay markets like Japan and Thailand.
TripUniq has brought more than 5,600 travelers together with local city bloggers, influencers and guides who have created 20,000 daily itineraries for 82 cities across six continents.
The move is aimed at coordinating the development of cultural and tourism industries, enhancing the country's soft power and cultural influence, and promoting cultural exchanges internationally.
Alipay has more than 520 million active users in China and Smartpay will directly acquire its transactions.