Sharing Ctrip's role in global travel
security
DAVOS, Switzerland,
Jan. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- As the
largest gateway to travel in China
and the second largest online travel agent in the world, Ctrip
(Nasdaq: CTRP) attended the 48th World Economic Forum in
Davos, Switzerland. Ctrip is the
only Chinese online travel industry representative invited to the
annual Forum. Jane Sun, Chief
Executive Officer of Ctrip, highlighted the current security
challenges facing the travel industry as well as analyzing how
tourism is conducive to the promotion and momentum of global
economic growth.
As the global economy faces
a lack of growth momentum, tourism is a great way to solve such
difficulties. With the deepening of the "One Belt and One Road"
Initiative, China's travel
industry will continue to see growth in the future. Official
Chinese figures have predicted more than 700 million outbound trips
in the next five years. Jane Sun
emphasized that Chinese tourists are not just the beneficiaries of
the global economy but also the contributors. She added,
"China has become the world's
largest source of outbound tourists. Considering that only 10
percent of Chinese hold a passport, we anticipate a period of
explosive growth in the next decade."
The theme of the Forum this
year "Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World"
makes a case for renewed commitment
to international collaboration especially when WEF's Global Risks
Report 2018 revealed that 59% of nearly 1000 global experts
and policymakers believe that risks will increase this year. At the
panel of "Shaping the Future of Security in Travel," Jane Sun shared some of Ctrip's emergency
response services. The "Global SOS" service, launched in 2017 has been well
received by users. Global SOS provides not
only translation assistance, medical guidance and
recovery of lost goods but also timely support in emergency
situations such as natural disasters and terrorist attacks. Ctrip's
effective response in the Las
Vegas shooting, Bali
volcano eruption and Alaska
earthquake reflects the efficiency and need of such services. Ctrip
also provides 24/7 call centers, Virtual Travel Manager,
professional tour escorts, access to more than 5,000 local guides
and more.
Interpol's Secretary General, Jürgen Stock said, "In our
interdependent, interconnected world, security is our collective
responsibility. Collaboration and information sharing underpin our
efforts." Dr Jitendra Singh from the
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, India added, "We are optimistic about the
future of tourism and we look forward to sharing knowledge and
resources with Ctrip."
Ctrip, China's largest and most
valuable online travel company by market value, has over 300
million users. Currently, at least one out of every five Chinese
make their bookings with Ctrip. Jane
Sun, CEO of Ctrip said, "With a wealth of experience and advantages in serving Chinese
outbound tourists, Ctrip is committed to further promotion and
improvement of security-related products and services."
About Ctrip.com International, Ltd.
Ctrip.com International, Ltd. is a leading travel service
provider of accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing,
packaged tours and corporate travel management in China. It is
the largest online consolidator of accommodations and
transportation tickets in China in terms of transaction
volume. Ctrip enables business and leisure travelers to make
informed and cost-effective bookings by aggregating comprehensive
travel related information and offering its services through an
advanced transaction and service platform consisting of its mobile
apps, Internet websites and centralized, toll-free, 24-hour
customer service center. Ctrip also helps customers book vacation
packages and guided tours. In addition, through its corporate
travel management services, Ctrip helps corporate clients
effectively manage their travel requirements. Since its inception
in 1999, Ctrip has experienced substantial growth and become one of
the best-known travel brands in China.
For further information, please contact:
International PR
Ctrip.com International, ltd.
Tel: (+86) 21 3406 4880 ext 196455
Email: Pr@ctrip.com
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