Another Merger Within China’s Internet Travel Sector

Chinese online tourism service provider Ly.com announced a full acquisition of Shanghai Meichen International Travel Service Co. Ltd. This is reportedly the second Chinese travel agency acquired by Ly.com over the past two months. The first one was Nantong Huihuang International Travel Service Co. Ltd. Founded in 2005, Shanghai Meichen International Travel Service is a […]

China’s Dianping.com Expands Into Singapore

Chinese classified information site Dianping.com has inked a strategic deal with Singapore Tourism Board to provide various services to Chinese tourists visiting Singapore. The two parties will combine resources to cover dining, hotel, traveling, sightseeing, shopping and entertainment. Dianping.com will integrate information from tens of thousands of Singapore vendors, providing tickets of over 60 popular […]

Internet Travel Profit Drops In China At eLong.com

Net income dipped sharply for Chinese online travel service provider eLong Inc. as it reported its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010.

Ctrip.com Posts Q3 China Internet Travel Financial Results

China’s top online travel website Ctrip.com International Ltd. today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010, and stated total revenues of CNY863 million, representing a 48% increase from the same period in 2009 and a 16% increase from the previous quarter.

BTA Launches WAP Portal To Push Online Tourism

Beijing Tourism Administration has launched its WAP portal wap.visitbeijing.com.cn to offer a new information service channel to tourists.

Ctrip.com Announces Hong Kong Investment, Annual Earnings

Profits rose at the end of last year for Chinese online travel company Ctrip.com International Ltd. according to the company’s unaudited financial results announced today for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2009.