Hopper, the flight booking application that offers predictive pricing analytics, has launched Hopper Hotels, a new component to the that allows users to book accommodation.
With over a month to go, China is already gearing up for the Spring Festival Travel Rush. Railway tickets are now on sale, and much of the ticketing is done online.
For the past two weeks, ChinaTravelNews reported on how Chinese tourists affect the travel sector, a series of Ctrip’s moves, and news of major players Meituan, Tencent and Airbnb.
UnionPay International has reported ‘record growth’ over the recent holiday season, which it partly attributes to the increasing number of Chinese tourists using its cards and mobile payment services.
Skyscanner staff are being offered subsidised travel to China to come up with ideas on how the online travel search specialist can grow its presence in the country.
Despegar raised $332 million in 3 months. As of the end of 2017, the markets placed Despegar’s valuation at $1.86 billion.
Airbnb will optimize the quality of its listings, invest in customer service and strengthen cooperation with local governments to expand presence in China, according to its head of Chinese operations.
Tencent and Ctrip will become major shareholders of the new entity TongCheng-eLong. Ctrip co-founder James Liang will serve as co-chairman.