Mobile Technology Impacts Travel In China
Ever since American Airlines and IBM introduced GDS in the 1960s information technology has long been a driver for change and development in the of the tourism and hospitality industries. Now mobile technology is expected to be the latest driver for change in the world of travel.
Shenzhen Airlines Introduces Mobile Client
Shenzhen Airlines recently launched a mobile client, offering functions including ticket booking, order management, flight information, and ticket authenticity inspection.
TravelSky Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement With Ctrip
TravelSky, a provider of IT solutions to China's air travel and tourism industries, recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Ctrip, a leading online travel agent in China.
Online Ticket Service For Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway
Beijing Railway Administration recently announced that, by the end of June, 2011, it will allow passengers to buy train tickets for the Beijing to Shanghai high-speed railway line via phone and on the Internet.
Jetstar-Finnair Agreement Extends China-Europe Network
Low-fare carrier Jetstar has launched an interline agreement across its group of airlines with European and oneworld carrier, Finnair, further expanding its sales footprint into the European market.
China's Online Travel Sales Hit CNY6.16 Billion In 2010
China's online travel reservation market jumped 58.4% year on year to CNY6.16 billion in 2010: according to a latest report released by consulting firm iResearch.
Ctrip Sets Up Travel Service Centers In Hong Kong And Sanya
Ctrip.com, China's largest online travel booking company, has established travel service centers in Hong Kong and Sanya, in a bid to offer better service levels to its customers.
Mangocity.com Builds New HQ In Shenzhen
Mangocity.com, China's third biggest online travel service provider, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its headquarters and its online travel research and development center in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province.
United Airlines Offers New E-Ticketing Service In China
United Airlines has announced improvements to its local corporate website in China, cn.united.com: including enhanced local language capabilities aimed at providing user-friendly navigation and an improved interface for local customers.
China Promotes Nationwide Online Train Ticketing
China's Ministry of Railways has announced that it is planning to offer an online ticket-booking service across the country, as part of its efforts to update the country's train ticket selling system.
Rizhao To Adopt E-tickets For All Scenic Spots
It is learned from Rizhao Tourism Administration that tourists will no longer need to buy tickets at the gates of scenic spots; instead, they can log on Rzta.com or the websites of scenic spots to book e-tickets and even can get a discount by paying through Internet banking.