[TravelNews] Thomas Cook mobile bookings up 55% in H1 2018, maps out new tech initiatives Date:2018-05-18 17:58:45 Click:31 Times
Thomas Cook online revenue grows by 18% and conversion is up 23% in H1 2018....
[TravelNews] Russia travel plans made by Chinese fans soar for World Cup Date:2018-05-18 17:58:45 Click:78 Times
There will be at least 1.5 million overseas tourists in Russia to spend over 140 million euros ($165 million) during the tournament, according to the Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation....
[TravelNews] Hainan Airlines says asset restructuring could lead to change of control Date:2018-05-18 10:41:36 Click:24 Times
Hainan Airlines, a carrier affiliated with embattled HNA Group, said a Chinese provincial regulator was its controlling entity but flagged that control of the firm may change hands amid a widespread restructuring of its assets....
[TravelNews] China to relax 'one route, one airline' policy for Chinese airlines Date:2018-05-18 10:41:36 Click:29 Times
China is set to relax its “one route, one airline” policy for Chinese airlines on international routes, allowing for greater competition between state-owned and private carriers....
[TravelNews] Ctrip teams with Hyatt to open its first flagship store Date:2018-05-18 10:41:36 Click:30 Times
The online flagship store allows over 300 million Ctrip members to access Hyatt hotels in the Greater China region and will extend to Hyatt hotels globally in the near future....
[TravelNews] Only 30% of French hotel bookings will be direct by 2022 Date:2018-05-17 18:23:57 Click:34 Times
Growth of direct bookings in France is expected to fall to 2.1% in the lead up to 2022, with third-party booking sites tipped to grab a 71.5% share of the countrys web sales....
[TravelNews] Google says forget app versus mobile web, it’s app and mobile web Date:2018-05-17 18:23:57 Click:33 Times
63% of people say that when a brand forces them to download an app to access a deal, they will typically delete it shortly thereafter....
[TravelNews] Travel e-commerce in China - the battle isn't just about growth anymore Date:2018-05-17 18:23:57 Click:80 Times
As the major online travel company Ctrip, along with platforms owned by Alibaba- and Tencent-backed companies, target growth it is worth assessing how they are going about differentiating their offerings....
[TravelNews] Baidu-backed Chinese ride service offers Blacklane worldwide Date:2018-05-17 11:28:18 Click:27 Times
Shouqi Limousine and Chauffeur has chosen Blacklane to be its global partner for premium rides. Shouqi customers can now book Blacklane transfers in more than 230 cities outside of mainland China....
[TravelNews] Ctrip opens services in Japan Date:2018-05-17 11:28:18 Click:26 Times
Tourism products in global destinations are available with round-the-clock Japanese language service on trip.com, a sub-brand of Ctrip, said the companys CEO Jane Sun....