Ctrip and Western Australia Sign a Strategic Cooperation Agreement With the Aim of Boosting Tourism

As the largest state in the world, Western Australia's historical and natural sites have been attracting visitors from all over the world. Chinese tourist numbers are seeing a 6.9% growth year on year and a three-year average growth rate of 11.2%. Ctrip's data confirmed that spending power is also on the rise. Chinese tourists spent 7.9% more than last year with a three-year average growth rate of 13.3%.

Tourism Western Australia attaches great importance to bilateral cooperation and is seeking to strengthen collaboration and dialogue with partners in the Greater China region. By maximizing investment, it is hoped that by 2020, Chinese visitors would reach the 100,000 mark. This would bring 500 million AUD for the state. 

One support for such expansion rests with Ctrip's innovative marketing initiatives. From Live Broadcasting to Virtual Tour Managers (VTM) to VR Technology, such services provide more personalized and matured marketing options for Tourism Western Australia.

The future growth of tourism in Western Australia remains positive. Ctrip's Destination Marketing General Manager Jenna Qian said, "Compared with more popular destinations, Western Australia is gradually becoming a new hot spot for Chinese tourists. Travel products and destination information are especially popular among young Ctrip users."

Ctrip is already working with more than 300 destination partners around the world to ensure a boost in product quality and brand recognition. Through joint-efforts, Ctrip can help to promote local tourism in Western Australia and ensure that travel experiences remain positive for Chinese travelers.

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.

SOURCE Ctrip.com International Ltd.