Ctrip and the Duke of Sussex - changing the way we travel
03 September 2019 - 8:19PM
Today the world’s biggest tourism companies including Ctrip and
Skyscanner announce a partnership with His Royal Highness The Duke
of Sussex to launch Travalyst - a unique sustainable travel
initiative.
His Royal Highness, Ctrip, the largest travel agent in Asia, and
Skyscanner will work with other players in the travel industry, to
make Travalyst a positive force in global travel.
Travalyst will address the pressing issues in world travel:
minimizing environmental impact, ensuring that local communities
grow sustainably, supporting charitable initiatives, fostering
cross-cultural exchange, and deepening mutual understanding between
travelers and their hosts.
Ctrip is a founding member of the initiative and played a key
role in its inception. “Travel is one of the biggest employers in
the world,” Jane Sun, CEO of Ctrip.com said. “As this USD $8.8
trillion industry grows, it is our duty to ensure that travel has a
positive impact, both on the environment and societies. This is why
we are working with the other players in the travel industry, to
ensure that generations to come can follow in our footsteps, and so
that the world and its people can grow together.”
With the global sustainable tourism market forecast to grow by
USD $340 billion over the next four years, Travalyst is a timely
response to the concerns of industry leaders and travelers alike.
Now more than ever, it is important for the industry to move beyond
raw competition and work together to influence positive change.
Ctrip is well-positioned to spearhead this transformation. The
company is now one of the world’s largest online travel agencies,
serving a base of 300 million customers, which is growing daily.
Since its establishment in 1999, Ctrip has firmly believed that
travel should be both enjoyable, and a force for good.
Ctrip is passionate about the positive power of travel – to make
all our journeys happy and meaningful, and to give back to the
global community and environment. Ctrip has been the force behind
numerous positive initiatives. These include partnering with WTTC
and WWF to combat the illegal wildlife trade and boost ecotourism,
launching a Global SOS Emergency Response Platform, and supporting
numerous global charity efforts to provide relief to those that
need it most.
Ctrip has a created network of like-minded partners worldwide
and worked as a powerful advocate for sustainability in travel,
having led 75% of its partners to adhere to its ‘Reduce, Reuse,
Recycle and Regenerate’ initiatives.
Being an active advocate for the potential for travel to help
break down barriers and create a peaceful, harmonious world, Jane
Sun commented: “Travel is a powerful means of bringing us closer,
to share the beauty of our countries and our myriad cultures, to
find our common humanity. Travalyst marks an important step towards
a brighter future for travel, and Ctrip is proud to be part of the
solution.”
About Ctrip.com International, Ltd.
Ctrip.com International, Ltd. is a leading travel service
provider: of accommodation reservations, transportation ticketing,
packaged tours and corporate travel management in China. It is the
largest online consolidator of accommodation and transportation
tickets in China by 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
comprising mobile apps, websites and a 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
PRCtrip.com International, Ltd.Tel: (+86) 21 3406 4880 ext
196455Email: Pr@ctrip.com
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