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Ctrip – under pressure from fierce competition

Fierce competition in airline ticket and hotel booking segments is weighing on revenue growth.

11 August 2011

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.

30 June 2011

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.

05 May 2011
Consumer pic

Domestic tourism - blue sky prospects

Discretionary spenders are travelling in swelling droves, while distinct tourist behaviour shapes the contours of this highly attractive industry.

05 May 2011

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.

07 April 2011

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.

12 August 2010

RENMINBI COMPASS

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