Ctrip.com Introduces New Wireless Client
Ctrip.com has officially launched its Ctrip 2.1 iPhone and Android Client, which it says is more practical than the previous version.
China's Tencent And eLong Get Along
Recently eLong.com announced that Tencent Holdings Limited has made a strategic investment in eLong, acquiring approximately 11 million newly-issued shares for USD84 million.
Ctrip.com And China Eastern Introduce New Product
China Eastern Airlines and Ctrip.com have introduced a new travel brand "Shenji Travel" providing free independent travel products for the leisure travel market.
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.
Mobissimo Enters Chinese Market
Travel search engine Mobissimo has launched a Chinese website cn.mobissimo.com which features searches for air tickets, hotels, and car rental: as well as showing prices in Chinese Yuan.
British Airways Launches On Business Corporate Travel Program In China
British Airways recently launched the On Business corporate travel program for the small- and middle-enterprises in China.
Online Marketing In China: The Travel Agencies' View
According to figures released by China Internet Network Information Center, between the end of 2009 to July 2010 the number of Internet users in China increased by 36 million to 420 million, surpassing the 400 million mark. At the same time the Internet popularity rate increased 2.9 percentage points to 31.8%.
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.
Taobao.com Enters Online Travel Market
China's largest retail website Taobao.com announced that its online travel channel Tao Lvyou has been officially put online, marking Taobao.com's entry into online travel market.
Kuxun.cn Announces Cooperation With Kaixin100.com
Chinese travel search engine Kuxun.cn has announced that it has struck a strategic cooperation agreement with Kaixin001.com, the well-known social networking service provider in China, saying the two will work together to expand online travel business.
China Eastern Launches New Website
China Eastern Airlines has launched its new official website ce-air.com with new colors and new services.