Articles tagged “ctrip”

Online Travel

Chinese Travel Rebound Pushes Trip.com Group’s Revenue to Exceed 2019 Levels

Trip.com has reported a solid third quarter and sees no signs of a slowdown any time soon. But not keen to put all its eggs in one basket (China), the online travel company has also sets its sights on global expansion.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 days ago

Chinese Travel Rebound Pushes Trip.com Group’s Revenue to Exceed 2019 Levels

Online Travel

The New Chinese Traveler: Latest Trends From Trip.com

The post-pandemic Chinese traveler is a whole new ballgame, and travel companies need to understand that and step up their game.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 weeks ago

The New Chinese Traveler: Latest Trends From Trip.com

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Are Ready to Book Trips, But 2019 Levels Are Far Off 

While China easing group tour restrictions is a travel industry leap, don't expect a sudden surge of Chinese tourists. The revival might need a little more time to unfold.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

Chinese Tourists Are Ready to Book Trips, But 2019 Levels Are Far Off 

Tourism

China’s Latest Holiday Points to Summer Strength in Outbound Travel

The Chinese are traveling, perhaps not as much as destinations would have liked them to, but the resurgence of Chinese travel brings optimism for travel businesses worldwide. It's a positive indication of recovery and a step towards normalcy in the tourism industry.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

China’s Latest Holiday Points to Summer Strength in Outbound Travel

News Blog

Trip.com Group to Power Digital Journey of Cambodia’s New Airport

Online travel company Trip.com Group has joined hands with flag carrier Cambodia Angkor Air to position the new Angkor International Airport as a smart airport in the region. As part of the agreement, Trip.com Group will contribute to enhancing the digital services of the new airport scheduled to commence operations in October 2023. The partnership…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

Online Travel

Trip.com, Meituan Report China’s May Day Domestic Travel Back to Pre-Covid Levels

China's domestic travel is on the way back. Outbound travel will take a little longer.

Sophie Yu and Brenda Goh, Reuters | 8 months ago

Trip.com, Meituan Report China’s May Day Domestic Travel Back to Pre-Covid Levels

Online Travel

Booking and Airbnb Have a $22 Billion Wad of Cash — How Will They Spend It?

The sure bet is that the major online travel agencies will use some cash to buy back shares in 2023 unless the economy tanks. Less sexy than acquisitions, but good for shareholders. Still, that leaves plenty of money for some possible headline-making deals.

Dennis Schaal | 9 months ago

Booking and Airbnb Have a $22 Billion Wad of Cash — How Will They Spend It?

Online Travel

Trip.com Group CEO Tells Davos Leaders Global Travel for China Will Be Back by Third Quarter

China is seeing record surge in searches, but for those searches to convert to bookings, it needs airlines, airports and hotels to quickly ramp up capacity.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 10 months ago

Trip.com Group CEO Tells Davos Leaders Global Travel for China Will Be Back by Third Quarter

Online Travel

Booking Holdings Set to Ride Upsides of Europe and China Trends in 2023

Booking Holdings shed its entire stake in China's Trip.com Group at a loss of $130 million in 2020. But Booking retains a substantial foothold in China outbound travel that it can ride to advantage in 2023.

Dennis Schaal and Peden Doma Bhutia, Skift | 11 months ago

Booking Holdings Set to Ride Upsides of Europe and China Trends in 2023

Online Travel

The New Chinese Traveler Won’t Be Receptive to Old Marketing Strategies

If and when outbound Chinese travelers return, they will be a post-pandemic version of their former selves with altered likes and dislikes. Old-school marketing may fall flat.

Dennis Schaal | 12 months ago

The New Chinese Traveler Won’t Be Receptive to Old Marketing Strategies