SHANGHAI, China, April 5 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTRP), a leading travel service provider of hotel accommodations, airline tickets and packaged-tours in China, announced that it has launched its limousine services in 11 cities in China.
The limousine services offered by Ctrip are designed to serve the business travelers who seek, at a reasonable cost, transportation alternatives that are better than taxis. While the self-driving car rental market is small as such industry is still in its early stage in China, the demand for limousine services has increased significantly in recent years. Ctrip's launch of the limousine services is well timed to capitalize on the increasing demand that is expected to continue in the future.
Min Fan, the Chief Executive Officer of Ctrip, said: "We are very excited about this new business. It not only brings additional revenue streams to our business, but also represents our company's relentless focus on top-quality service. We bring value to our customers by anticipating and fulfilling their travel needs and elevating their overall travel experience."
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About Ctrip.com International, Ltd.
Ctrip.com International, Ltd. is a leading travel service provider of hotel accommodations, airline tickets and packaged-tours in China. Ctrip aggregates information on hotels and flights and enable customers to make informed and cost-effective hotel and flight bookings. Ctrip targets primarily business and leisure travelers in China who do not travel in group. These travelers form a traditionally under-served yet fast-growing segment of the China travel industry. Since its inception in 1999, Ctrip has experienced substantial growth and become one of the best-known travel brands in China.
For Further Information
Tracy Cui
Ctrip.com International, Ltd.
Tel: +86-21-3406-4880 X 12216
Email: jrcui@ctrip.com
