Ctrip First Travel Company to Provide Chinese Tourists with Equestrian Travel Packages to France

Europe is the fastest growing destination in China’s outbound market this year. It is expected that Chinese will make 5.5 million trips to Europe. According to a joint report released by Ctrip, the China Tourism Academy and Huayuan MNB, the first half of 2017 saw Europe enjoying a 65% hike in growth from visits made by Chinese tourists. Ctrip’s own data comparison indicated a 45% increase in number of visitors to France between 2015 and 2016. France remains a popular European destination for Chinese tourists.

Ctrip is the first online travel agency in China to offer equestrian tours to France. Customers can book online and select either travel packages or individual events from horse races to dinner parties to horse rides in various settings and locations throughout France. The growth potential for equestrian tourism is huge especially since there are more than 1000 equestrian clubs in China and awareness for equitation is rising. As more Chinese travelers gravitates toward adding more ‘experiences’, uniqueness and a personalized flair to their travels, new equestrian tours arranged by Ctrip and LeCheval will help them to connect, absorb and experience French equestrian culture.

The Executive President of Ctrip’s Vacation Department Yang Lei said ” France’s rich culture offers a wealth of new tour activities and packages for Chinese travelers. Ctrip’s global coverage not only provides travelers with unique and tailor-made experiences but also allows Ctrip to remain a leading provider in emerging travel 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.

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