Tongcheng’s rosy report fails to discuss the worrisome elephant in its house
The online travel agent’s revenue rose 14% in the first quarter, but its latest report lacked discussion of an anti-trust probe into Trip.com, its top stakeholder and a key supplier…
Trip.com braces for new era of competition with anti-monopoly probe
The company is being investigated for anti-competitive practices and investments that have given it control of more than 60% of China’s vast online travel market Key Takeaways: Trip.com could be…
Klook goes against the flow with U.S. listing plan
The Hong Kong-based online travel agent targeting young consumers is reportedly planning to file soon for a New York listing that could raise up to $500 million Key Takeaways: Klook…
‘Revenge travel’ slowdown puts damper on Trip.com’s banner year
After delivering impressive results for 2024, China’s leading online travel platform said it is confident of more growth in 2025 Key Takeaways: Trip.com’s reported its profit grew by a robust…
Huoli rides China travel boom to Hong Kong IPO
One of China’s leading mobility platforms plans to take its transport booking apps to the rest of Asia Key Takeaways: Huoli has filed to list in Hong Kong, reporting its…
BRIEF: JPMorgan buys major stake in travel site Tongcheng
Fund management major JPMorgan has taken a major stake in online travel site Tongcheng Travel Holdings Ltd. (0780.HK), according to a new disclosure to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The…
Tongcheng slows spending as budget travel frenzy fades
The online travel agent has scrapped a major planned acquisition as it faces a slowdown from a sluggish economy, stagnating outbound tourism and backlash over its ease of refunds Key…