MaiTao, an online service focusing on children learning and traveling experience, has raised RMB 70 million in its B round funding which had Fosun as the lead investor.
House-sharing platform Locals announced that it has raised RMB 50 million in its Pre-A round in which ZhenFund was the lead investor.
ChinaTravelNews has learned that Beijing is finalizing legislation this year to license homestay businesses in the capital.
Expedia reported gross bookings of USD 72.43 billion in 2016, up by 21% YoY. Revenue rose 32% to USD 8.77 billion and net income attributable to the company was USD 281.8 million in the time.
Data alone cannot provoke change - rather accessibility, acting on it, customer support, training, incentivizing employees and ending up with the development of a customer-centric culture is key, says RJ Friedlander, CEO of ReviewPro.
The Indian OTA generated revenue of USD 123.2 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2016, an increase of 38.6% YoY.
Air distribution and business travel company Meiya received RMB 120 million in its series A round. The funding was supported by Fortune Capital and a fund inaugurated by China’ Ministry of Finance.
Shiji, a Chinese hotel information company partially owned by Alibaba, acquired a 79.47% stake in Spain-based hotel review company ReviewPro for EUR 26.36 million.