OTA data shows boom in Chinese demand for travel to Macao in upcoming May holiday; Air France to boost China Eastern venture after share issue.
The travel sector is counting on consumers from lower-tier cities as a vital cog for not only revenue generation in the short-term, but also as a growth engine for the future.
Digital yuan app is tried out by tourism and other services; AirAsia flies into various services in China.
China reportedly keeps top-secret watchlist of US travelers; China Southern signs new deals with 20 international partners.
Shiji jumps after Ant Group invests $68.6 million in retail system unit; Chinese travel rebounds during holiday while spending still lags.
"Unlimited" flight-pass programs face online backlash; Jin Jiang's Louvre Hotels launches extended-stay hybrid in Europe and China.
Since December 31, 2020 and up to March 31, 2021, Trip.com Group has made or proposed to make investments in OTA, virtual bank, hotel management, car service and hotel.
TravelSky net profit plunges 85% in 2020; Tongcheng-Elong acquires a corporate travel firm.
