Trip.com operates train, flight and hotel bookings within China and internationally. BEIJING: China’s market regulator said Saturday it had fined and confiscated 5.18 billion yuan (US$765 million) from the country’s largest online travel provider Trip.com Group for violating monopoly laws. Beijing has previously taken tough regulatory action on major internet companies over monopoly charges, notably…
K-pop boy band BTS will perform at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium for three days in March next year as part of their comeback tour, with tickets priced at up to HK$3,299 (US$420) each. Event organiser Live Nation HK announced on Friday the dates of the boy band’s performances in the city, which was part…
Japanese rock band One OK Rock has abruptly cancelled the Hong Kong leg of its Asian tour in early May due to “unforeseen circumstances”, leaving local fans disappointed. The announcement on Thursday followed a similar move in early March, when the band cancelled its May 9 concert in Shanghai. Led by frontman Taka, the band,…
Chinese regulators are targeting one of the world’s biggest travel platforms in an anti-monopoly probe after complaints it had hurt travellers and travel operators in China’s expansive tourism market, analysts said. Unlike the broad legal actions against Chinese tech firms and cram schools five years ago, the investigation into Trip.com is seen as a relatively…
More Hongkongers are travelling over the Christmas holiday period compared with last year, with traditional destinations in Japan remaining popular despite geopolitical tensions, and mainland Chinese cities such as Harbin and Yunnan gaining appeal. Some industry insiders said Japan remained popular among Hong Kong travellers despite recent news of earthquakes and a geopolitical row between…
Following the success of its free layover tour services in Beijing and Shanghai, Trip.com, has launched a brand-new Free Layover Tour in Hong Kong, designed especially for long-haul travellers. The service, available to any passenger regardless of whether they booked through Trip.com, offers three complimentary tours with English-speaking guides and transport included. The initiative follows the success…
The Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show is coming back for a second year, with some of the world’s best riders bringing their skills to the city in January. Alongside three days of top showjumping and the return of the popular Shetland Pony Grand National, a new dog agility display will take place at the…
Exclusive Local Experiences for Transit Passengers with Layovers of 7 Hours or More; Six unique itineraries, three of which are free, all with English speaking guides To improve the experience for long-haul travellers transiting through Asia and following the success of its Shanghai Express and Beijing Express free layover tours, Trip.com, has announced the launch…
Hong Kong airport has rolled out a free tour service aimed at attracting 5.5 million transit passengers each year to explore the city’s attractions in Wong Tai Sin, Sham Shui Po and Tsim Sha Tsui. Airport Authority CEO Vivian Cheung Kar-fay said on Friday that the new initiative, jointly organised with online travel agency Trip.com,…
Hong Kong International Airport has rolled out a free tour service aimed at attracting 5.5 million transit passengers each year to explore the city’s attractions in Wong Tai Sin, Sham Shui Po and Tsim Sha Tsui. The Airport Authority’s CEO Vivian Cheung Kar-fay said on Friday that the new initiative, jointly organised with China’s largest…