Kuala Lumpur, December 13, 2024 -- AirAsia MOVE, a leading online travel agent (OTA) in Asean, has announced a partnership with Tongcheng Travel, a prominent player in China’s travel industry. This marks a significant milestone for AirAsia MOVE and Tongcheng Travel in achieving resource integration, enriching user experiences, and driving innovation in product development.
Photo caption: (From top left) Dato’ Fam Lee Ee, Board of Director Capital A and Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, witnessing the signing between AirAsia MOVE and Tongcheng Travel, represented by (from bottom left) Nadia Omer, CEO of AirAsia MOVE and Gong Xiaolei, Assistant Vice President of Tongcheng Travel in Kuala Lumpur.
The collaboration was commemorated with a signing ceremony between Nadia Omer, CEO of AirAsia MOVE with Ms Gong Xiaolei, AVP of Tongcheng Travel, witnessed by Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A and Dato’ Fam Lee Ee, Board of Director Capital A yesterday.
Both parties will work together on several initiatives aimed at enhancing travel experiences, offering greater convenience, and delivering more value to customers across both platforms. Key areas of focus include the development of a cutting-edge B2B platform, innovative duty-free shopping solutions, and integrated rewards programs in the future.
At a glance
- Company
- AirAsia MOVE
- Announcement
- Partnership
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur
Key figures
- Airlines with flight options on AirAsia MOVE
- over 700
- Accommodation options on AirAsia MOVE
- nearly a million
People
- Nadia OmerCEO of AirAsia MOVE
- Gong XiaoleiAssistant Vice President of Tongcheng Travel
- Tan Sri Tony FernandesCEO of Capital A
- Dato’ Fam Lee EeBoard of Director, Capital A
Products and programs
Nadia Omer, CEO of AirAsia MOVE commented, "This partnership with Tongcheng Travel represents a significant step forward in AirAsia MOVE’s mission to bring unparalleled value and convenience to travelers in our respective markets. By combining our strengths, we’re creating innovative solutions that enhance the travel experience and redefine industry standards. We look forward to unlocking new opportunities together and delivering exceptional experiences to our customers.”
Ms Gong Xiaolei, Assistant Vice President of Tongcheng Travel, stated, "We have always valued our partnership with Capital A, and the signing of this agreement with the AirAsia MOVE platform will serve as an important milestone in further strengthening our collaboration. As a leading innovator in China’s online travel industry, Tongcheng Travel’s 'one-stop' booking platform offers comprehensive coverage of travel scenarios. Meanwhile, AirAsia MOVE boasts a large user base and rich, high-quality travel resources in Southeast Asia. The close cooperation between our two companies will provide Chinese travelers with more diverse and high-quality services for trips to Southeast Asia, while also enhancing the travel experience for Southeast Asian tourists visiting China."
Beyond these initiatives, AirAsia MOVE and Tongcheng Travel will engage in user experience knowledge sharing to further optimise and leverage each other’s robust platforms, aside from exploring potential inventory partnerships covering flights, hotels, and ride-hailing services, creating a robust ecosystem for travelers.
AirAsia MOVE, which is the digital travel platform of Capital A was recently named ‘Asia’s Best Travel Booking App’ for the second year in a row by World Travel Tech Awards 2024, and offers a seamless travel experience with options for flights from over 700 airlines worldwide, including the World’s Best Low-Cost Carrier, AirAsia, and nearly a million accommodation options, as well as airport-rides, online duty-free shopping, access to live events & activities and more on its platform.
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In brief
AirAsia MOVE and Tongcheng Travel have signed a partnership agreement in Kuala Lumpur, with plans to work on travel services for customers using both platforms. The companies say their areas of focus include a business-to-business platform, duty-free shopping options and rewards programs. They also plan to share knowledge on user experience and explore possible inventory partnerships involving flights, hotels and ride-hailing. AirAsia MOVE CEO Nadia Omer said the collaboration is intended to combine the companies’ resources and improve convenience for travelers. Tongcheng Travel Assistant Vice President Gong Xiaolei said the partnership could broaden travel services for Chinese visitors to Southeast Asia and Southeast Asian travelers to China. AirAsia MOVE says its platform offers flights from more than 700 airlines and nearly a million accommodation options, alongside other travel services.
Key takeaways
- AirAsia MOVE and Tongcheng Travel signed a partnership agreement in Kuala Lumpur.
- Planned areas of collaboration include a B2B platform, duty-free shopping and rewards programs.
- The companies will share user-experience knowledge and explore possible flights, hotel and ride-hailing inventory partnerships.
- AirAsia MOVE says its platform features flights from over 700 airlines and nearly a million accommodation options.
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