Ctrip and eLong competing head to head in HotelsCombined

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Almost a year after partnering with eLong, HotelsCombined expanded its reach in China and other parts of Asia by integrating hotel rates from Ctrip, as well.

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Do not be overwhelmed, Mr Travel Agent – conquer post-booking first

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With so much happening in the world of mobile travel, it is easy for agents to be unclear about what they should do to get a piece of the action.

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HotelsCombined and eLong — Does size of hotel reach matter?

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Hotel metaseach website Hotelscombined struck a distribution deal with China’s second largest online travel agency, eLong.

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Ctrip versus eLong versus everyone else

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As China’s online travel market grows, competition among trip booking sites has heated up, with home-grown providers fighting hard to keep and increase market share.

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eLong, Ctrip battle for China online travel consumers

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Chinese travelers are increasingly booking online and eLong and Ctrip are battling for their hearts, minds and Renminbi.

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Ctrip.com: China, Greater China, Greater Asia, then global

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Ctrip.com, the Shanghai based travel company, saw its profits rise 48% in the second quarter and it’s on the lookout for additional acquisitions.

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With Twitter blocked in China, Ctrip ramps up social media efforts for inbound travelers

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With Twitter and Facebook blocked in China, Ctrip, the Shanghai-based online travel agency, is ramping up its social-media efforts as it targets inbound travelers from places like the U.S., the U.K., Singapore and Hong Kong.

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Barry Diller on search, mobile and why foreigners fail in China

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Barry Diller addressed the prestigious World Travel & Tourism Summit in Beijing, expressing thoughts on why Google won’t succeed in travel, why companies should jump into mobile with both feet, and why foreign companies fail in China.

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Online travel powerhouses — Priceline, Expedia … and Ctrip?

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When you think of the leading players in online travel globally, Priceline and Expedia might be near the top of your list. But, would you immediately place Ctrip, the Shanghai-based travel agency, in the upper echelons, as well?

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China Lodging Group IPO shines light on Ctrip supplier strategy

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China Lodging Group, parent company of the HanTing economy hotel brands, is expected to raise $90-110 million in its Nasdaq IPO this week.

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