E-Marketing Air Tickets In China After The Demise Of "3+X"
Since October 1, 2008, when China's aviation industry changed the basis of the agent fee from the CAAC regulated system known as "3+X" to directly negotiated deals between airline and agent, there have been more and more voices for a reform on commission charges.
CITIC 2009: New Marketing Strategies For Inbound Tourism To China
Due to the impact of the blizzard in south China in the beginning of 2008, the March 14 Lhasa riots, and the May 12 Wenchuan earthquake, China's inbound tourism has not developed as well as was expected. Instead it registered a decline in the Olympic year.
Ctrip.com Forms Partnership With Alipay
Chinese online travel service provider Ctrip.com has formed a partnership with Alibaba's online payment subsidiary Alipay.
Ctrip.com Raises Holdings In Home Inns
Ctrip.com International, an online travel service provider in China, has raised its holdings in Home Inns & Hotels to 8.72% from the previous 7.55%.
Hainan Airlines Cooperates With Taobao To Launch Online Store
Hainan Airlines has launched a flagship online store on Taobao.com.
CITIC2009 To Be Held In Beijing
On January 8-9, 2009, the 2009 China Inbound Tourism Industry Conference and the second China E-commerce Summit on the China Inbound Tourism Sector will be held in Beijing.
USD65 Million International Investment For 7 Days Inn
Chinese budget hotel chain brand 7 Days Inn Group has obtained an investment of USD65 million from two international financial companies.
Air China Expands Its E-business Around The Globe
Over the past six months Air China has created local websites, in local languages, in the biggest countries and regions around the world.
SriLankan Airlines Issues Online Boarding Pass At Beijing Airport
SriLankan Airlines has launched an online check-in facility in Beijing and passengers no longer need to queue up to check-in.
Shenzhen Airlines Cooperates With Alipay
Chinese online payment service provider Alipay.com has announced that it has formally set up a cooperation relationship with Shenzhen Airlines.