Ctrip posted GMV of RMB 430 billion (USD 62.5 billion) in 2016 and the company wants to grow Skyscanner's contribution to Ctrip's international business from 10%-20% currently to one-third or even more in the future.
Ctrip reported net revenues of USD 2.8 billion in full year 2016, representing a 76% increase YoY. Accommodation reservation revenues rose 58% to USD 1.1 billion, accounting for 37% of the total revenues.
Meituan-Dianping kick-started an industrial fund, targeting to invest RMB 3 billion in the consumer sector. The funding sources include Meituan-Dianping, Tencent and New Hope Group.
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.