Fierce competition in airline ticket and hotel booking segments is weighing on revenue growth.
Airlines
Will the bullet train strike a blow to airlines?
The Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail link will open to the public on June 30, boosting competition on airline operators' busiest route.
Hainan Airlines – boosted by tax-free shopping trial on Hainan island
The launch of a tax-free Hainan shopping trial and a focus on fast-growing domestic regions such as Lanzhou and Urumqi is helping to lift prospects.
Domestic tourism - blue sky prospects
Discretionary spenders are travelling in swelling droves, while distinct tourist behaviour shapes the contours of this highly attractive industry.
China hits out at EU airline carbon tax
Thirty-three Chinese international airline routes stand to be affected by the carbon tax on flights departing or landing in the EU.
China Airlines - Beneficiary of cross-straits travel boom
Robust demand for cross-strait flights and recent fare increases on cargo routes to Europe helped China Airlines realise year on year revenue growth of 56% in the first six months.
RENMINBI COMPASS
Renminbi Compass, a new research service launched by the FT, aims to act as a navigational guide through the expanding universe of renminbi asset classes. With the Chinese currency gaining ever-wider acceptance around the world and Beijing taking steps to open its capital account, we are broadening our research coverage to include not only equity funds but also all other important renminbi asset classes, such as chengtou bonds, dim sum bonds, real estate, trust products, underground banking, art, antiques and several others.
