#Ctrip Code

[ayeforscotland]

What has the scotgov done

Just utterly bored at the pretence that we’re being wildly innovative. Appointing the former Chief Operating Officer of Skyscanner as “Chief Entrepreneur” where he’s not an entrepreneur at all. He’s never built a business from scratch.

Also Skyscanner isn’t a Scottish victory. It’s a Scottish company that ‘unicorned’ but instead of making it a global company with Scotland as its home, it was sold to Chinese megacorp Ctrip.

It’s always a good headline to say “We need kids to start coding from a young age” but what’s the point if they’re just going to get hoovered up by giant corporations? You can’t talk about innovation if you’re not going to pile money into start-ups.

Every party in Parliament tries to talk up ‘Silicon Glen’ - Scotland’s answer to Silicon Valley - but the investor community here don’t invest in software, support from government bodies like Scottish Enterprise don’t follow through with meaningful support and start-ups are left in the lurch.

For example, in Scotland it’s easy to get stuck in what I call the ‘Start-Up Circuit’ - you can pitch your business to a bunch of different groups running competitions and get grant money to fund development for your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) - but once you have built that MVP you then need an influx of cash to hire developers (who are being offered fuckloads of cash from megacorps - some salaries at £120K with benefits) to Polish the product and commercialise it.

In Scotland, the investor community don’t follow through with the influx. So we have half-baked innovative ideas that fall completely through the gaps. It absolutely does my head in. We need to stop being so risk averse.

[haoyu1314]

#AscottCentralWuxi

I was invited to attend the year-end Christmas party celebration of the Filipino community in Wuxi, P.R.C. 

And because of this . . .  

I’ve decided to ask a friend who happens to manage one of Wuxi’s hotels - it’s an international brand for which I trusted most. I sent him a private message asking whether there’s availability for Saturday (2020/12/19). Luckily, I got a booking via my friend’s account - I was worried at first as I couldn’t find rooms via Ctrip.

Ctrip is amongst the most commonly used APP in China for hotel, flights, and train bookings. 

But honestly, aside from attending the Filipino Community Year-End Party, I’d like to check what the hotel is offering - sauna, steam bath, food, and the room of course!

I was excited to go to Wuxi from Jiangyin. But, because of my prior commitment with the webinar offered by Purdue University, I’ve attended it first then went to Wuxi after two hours or at noon. It wasn’t a relaxing trip as I’m still using walk-in crutches and I need to save a little for an expensive Didi service. Well, to cut the story short, I took the bus and arrived at the Wuxi City at 1:00 in the afternoon.

It wasn’t that far, but you need to endure all sort of “bus experience “ of which I’ve got no choice as it’s my choice of transportation. Another hassling experience is my Didi service from Wuxi Passenger’s Terminal Station to Ascott Central due to my ”worst” Chinese language, that enables me to give a concrete direction as the place of location for pick up. But despite those, I managed to book another car and arrived in safety in the hotel.

Upon arrival, I must comply with the needed documents, including my health code upon check-in, and so far, I got all of those. I mace it sure that I coordinated well to avoid getting tagged as a lousy client.

Voila! I was given a room with a fantastic view, but of course, it wasn't as homey as the one I usually got at Somerset Harmony City (Wuxi). I'm used with laundry and kitchenette in a room; the passage seems too tight for someone who uses walk-in-crutches. . . 

and I was a little bit disappointed that both steam and sauna services aren't available. It's the basic standard that I'm always considering for a hotel to get my 100% recommendation, plus, I think the cleaners aren't  cleaning some areas that well. Just say, for example, the dressing table, it was dusty, I hope they can instruct their janitorial/cleaning department to be very particular about it, much more than we are currently in a pandemic situation - cleanliness matters a lot!

I've also ordered a spring chicken (Korean dish), it wasn't that satisfying, and it seems more Chinese than Koreans.

The night view of my room is amazingly fantastic for 500 RMB. I had a literal awesome night in that hotel room, much more at morning time where'd I've to see how the city changes, from a quiet night to bustling city life. I'll definitely go back to this hotel - and hopefully, will get a more satisfying experience!

I've also tried their food at breakfast as I was given a complimentary stub: the setting is another exhilarating experience, it's well-arranged according to your food preferences. I wish staff can talk in English, I mean, they're good at it, all they just need is to train the existing team (linguistically) to ensure that the international image of Ascott is maintained.

By the way, I have chosen the window table to see the outer view from the dining room, and it's another lovely view for me as I usually observe the activities of those people outside the building, more so what city life is in Wuxi.

I hope to check in again one of these days.

That's all folks!

[opencart101]

3 Reasons Why Commercial Support Is Essential To OpenCart

OpenCart is an eCommerce solution. It's a PHP-based software, with a MySQL database and various HTML elements. There's also support for other languages and international currencies. It's free to use under the GNU General Public License as long as you abide by its terms of service. Since it was released in 2010, there's already quite a lot of use out there.

A good number of people who use Opencart Türkiye as their e-commerce builder have encountered some difficulties, though. These obstacles range from the easy to the not-so-easy ones. There are technical support and updates that you might need if you're having trouble with your OpenCart setup. And some of the glitches come straight from the OpenCart code itself.

There is, however, a way to overcome these difficulties. You can upgrade to the most recent version of OpenCart, 3.4, which fixes a number of the more glaring issues with this eCommerce platform. Some of the most notable upgrades from OpenCart to the latest version include: OpenID application integration, which offers a user authentication and password solution for online accounts. This was one of the primary reasons why so many people preferred to use OpenCart as their eCommerce platform of choice.

Another upgrade that OpenCart 3.4 brought to the table was the addition of a built-in shopping cart solution. It's built right into the platform, meaning that you don't have to download and install any additional software to use an existing shopping cart on your site. This is an excellent upgrade for both beginners and experts in eCommerce. Instead of spending time learning and installing additional software, users will be able to utilize an all in one solution that eliminates the need for extensive programming or installation.

The third major upgrade to OpenCart involves its web hosting service. Web hosting is perhaps the biggest drawback that users run into when choosing an e-commerce software solution. Most web hosting providers require you to host your store on their server, which can make the process of securely securing your information extremely difficult. This problem is completely eliminated with OpenCart, which utilizes its own in house SSL certificates along with its own self-hosted virtual hosts. This is a great step in improving the security of your online transactions.

A fourth upgrade to OpenCart that was recently added is the ability to install open source component code directly into the product itself. This feature is very useful for users who are interested in building their own extensions or customizations to the OpenCart platform. For example, if you feel that the product you are selling is lacking in some area, you may be able to add the necessary functionality to it by adding some simple code that allows you to collect additional data. This upgrade will also allow you to easily add new features and fix bugs that become undetected by current versions of OpenCart and other e-commerce software solutions. It also makes it much easier to add new web hosting servers if you feel the need.

One final upgrade that was recently added to OpenCart is the built-in e-commerce platform support. This is extremely helpful when it comes to allowing you to offer a fully functioning online store that utilizes all of the latest advancements in online marketing. The improvements include: full featured Google checkout, built-in SEO, built-in catalog creation, product catalogs, shopping cart functionality, and more. The upgrades should greatly improve your ability to compete with other online retailers.

OpenCart has been around for quite a while and it continues to gain more popularity among e-commerce merchants. If you have a small business and would like the ability to easily manage your online store, then this is definitely a great option. Although there are other options available such as Ctrip and PayPal, not many people are aware of the extensive customization options that OpenCart offers. If you would like to learn more about this software and why it is superior to the competition, please read the next two articles which will detail 3 reasons why commercial support is essential to running an efficient online store.

[shubhamsahu001]

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[mandarinclass101]

8 Chinese Websites YOU Want to Know

Every country has popular websites.

If you want or are learning Chinese, you should not miss the following Chinese websites.

Not only can you learn more Chinese knowledge from these websites, but also know about Chinese people’s hobbies, habits, customs and things that you can’t learn from school or textbooks.

1.Baidu

(百度,bǎi dù)

——Chinese google

2.YouKu (优酷, yōu kù)- Chinese YouTube

3.Weixin（微信，wēi xìn）-Chinese WhatsApp

4.Jingdong (京东, jīng dōng)  – Amazon of China

5.Ctrip (携程, xié chéng) – China’s Best Travel Site

6.Meituan takeaway

( měi tuán wài mài)– the ninth wonder of the world

7.Zhihu（知乎 zhī hū）-Chinese Quora

8.Mandarinclass101

-the best spoken Chinese website

1.Baidu

(百度,bǎi dù www.baidu.com)

——Chinese google

If you want to find really free Chinese learning materials, please go to Baidu instead of Google. The reasons are given below:

Baidu is often called “China’s Google” because of its more localized algorithms.

The most important thing is that it is the largest search engine in China and the second largest in the world.

And has its own map system, image search, and news services.

Therefore,no matter what you want to search for learning: in Chinese materials or learning tools ,it is far more efficient than other search engines.

Now,

Baidu is the most popular Chinese search engine in China.

Most of the sources of the 7 best free online Chinese tutor websites we recommended before are due to Baidu.

2.YouKu (优酷, yōu kù www.youku.com)- Chinese YouTube

Youku is a highly recognized Chinese video website in China.

Friends who want to learn Chinese must seize this very interesting way to learn, because you can watch original free Chinese movies and TV series here, and all of them are with subtitles. Some translated American movies and TV series are also available with bilingual subtitles, making it an excellent and not-to-be-missed for learning Chinese Websites

With an estimated user base of between 9 and 100 million, Youku is one of the most popular streaming platforms in China.

Many friends think that Youku’s name was chosen because its pinyin is similar to YouTube. It is undeniable that youtube is the largest video platform in the world, but this statement is actually nonsense. Youku and youtube have very different pronunciations. Needless to say, many Chinese people are unaware that youtube exists.

3.Weixin（微信，wēi xìn www.weixin.qq.com）-Chinese WhatsApp

No matter your purpose of learning Chinese is to make friends and chat with Chinese people, come to China for tourism or doing foreign trade business, as long as you want to have a deep understanding of Chinese people and establish a good understanding and interaction, this free chat (text, voice, video) tool is the only unique tool, pay attention to the word: unique.

Because it is the real-time communication tool used by all Chinese people.

According to statistics, as of June 2022, WeChat has 1.3 billion active users

Although WeChat is essentially a platform for chatting and communication, its payment function and positioning function are also a huge convenience for you to travel in China. Almost every merchant, including grocery shopping aunties on the street, has a WeChat Pay QR code. WeChat’s online payment has achieved great success in China. Let’s put it this way, even if you regard it as China’s paypal, it’s  a nice and fitting analogy.

4.Jingdong (京东, jīng dōng www.jd.com)  – Amazon of China

JD.com is a self-operated e-commerce company in China，yet 46th in Fortune Global 500 in 2022

Friends who want to shop in China must check this Chinese shopping website:

Some people have compared Amazon in the United States with JD.com in China.

This friend stayed in China before and bought things on JD.com, so he is very familiar with JD.com. Currently in the US, though, he buys on Amazon.

One day, A funny idea suddenly occurred to him .

He wanted to find out which products on Amazon and JD.com have the cheapper price and which one has the faster delivery speed, and then he got a comparison.

So he called his brother in China to buy the same charger.

The price is there since the order was placed, and the charger is available for $7.99 in the US. His younger brother bought it for 21.99 yuan on JD.com in China, including delivery.

Delivered on the third day of purchase on Amazon, and on the second day of purchase on JD.com.

It can be seen that the goods of the same quality, the Chinese shopping website JD.com has fast logistics and transportation, and the price is good. It is worth recommending to foreign friends who have shopping needs in China. In addition, if you want to buy high-quality and cheap Jingdong electronic products, please take the time to learn Chinese，or you could hardly read the local version of JD.com

5.

Ctrip (携程, xié chéng www.ctrip.com) – China’s Best Travel Site

A must-use Chinese travel website for friends who want to travel to China.

Ctrip is a reliable travel software that I have used for many years.

Although Ctrip’s hotels may not be the cheapest among all travel websites, they have the largest number of choices, especially when booking hotels outside China.And there are also more choices for combination air tickets; What most travelers like about Ctrip is that the English customer service is online 24 hours a day, and their response speed is fast and the ability to deal with problems is very strong, which makes people feel very reassured. Now Ctrip’s tour group products are not bad.  The Visa business is also good, for buying tickets with Ctrip is efficient and worry-free for their customers

If you ask：

Are there any other good Chinese travel websites to recommend？

THE ANSWER WII BE:

Friends with limited budgets can also consider Qunar when traveling to China, but the service will be discounted, which is recognized.

On the other hand，

If your spoken Chinese is good, you can communicate with Qunar’s customer service without any problems,then you can save a little money by sacrificing some of the travel experience.

If your budget is sufficient and the Chinese level is not enough to support the whole process of barrier-free communication, it is better to choose Ctrip

Ps：It has English service （localized versions in German, French, Vietnamese and Russian at the same price）.

6.Meituan takeaway

(Meituan takeaway, měi tuán wài mài www.meituan.com)

– the ninth wonder of the world

The takeaway ordering screen that often appears in the United States is: in a party scene, pizza and other food delivery services often need to be booked by phone, and then a series of processes such as the user or the restaurant contacting the delivery company, picking up the goods and delivering them to the door. It often takes hours for a pizza to be delivered to your home.

It’s a shame if you’re traveling in China and don’t know that Meituan can deliver hot, delicious meals to your door in half an hour. Because you missed the best food delivery website in China

Friends traveling in China, if you want to eat the most authentic and original Chinese food but don’t know where to go, and you have already learned a small amount of Chinese, then you should try your best to find food that represent the customs of China, then Meituan Takeaway is your easiest choice, Pick up the phone and try it now！

7.

Zhihu（知乎 zhī hū www.zhihu.com）-Chinese Quora

The biggest difference between this Chinese website and ordinary forums is that there are some professionals who answer questions in different fields, and their knowledge level is higher than that of the forum. Compared with other knowledge platforms, Zhihu’s professionalism is revealed.

Many good articles on Zhihu can be translated directly to CNN without any problem.

The total number of content exceeds 3 million, and the annual number of visits exceeds 3 billion.

The brand mission is to “enable people to better share knowledge, experience and insights and find their own answers”

Therefore, if you have a certain knowledge of Chinese and have some insurmountable difficulties in the process of learning Chinese, you can ask questions on Zhihu, in a similar way to quora.

The native speakers who will answer your questions include Chinese teachers, doctors, scholars, engineers and other experts in various industries.

How do you feel about that？

Got a problem?

Go to Zhihu.

8.Mandarinclass101

(mandarinclass101.com)

-the best spoken Chinese website

Mandarinclass101 has officially setting out in the broader influence on online Chinese education. By offering 1-on-1 online classes from professional Chinese tutors through its revolutionary new virtual classroom that features an interactive whiteboard, multimedia lessons, and more.

Features:

-1-on-1 professional Chinese tutoring

-State-of-the-art virtual classroom with interactive whiteboard

-Full native courses built around HSK standards

-Daily updated Chinese videos, articles, and flashcards

-Individual learning statistics, notes, and badges

Whether studying for business, travel, education, the HSK, or daily communication – Mandarinclass101 has the tutors, education system, and technology to help Chinese learners of all levels and goals. All users get a free 50 minute trial class

Sounds good?

Don’t know how to choose your spoken-Chinese teacher？

See this ariticle

[staahonline]

How to increase Direct Bookings on your Hotel Website: 7 tips to know

With increase in shift to revenge travel, mobile bookings, searching hotels on leading search platforms “ Google”  & mobile bookings plays a very important role in driving direct hotel bookings.

Here are few simple tips that can help convert your visitors into your “ Guest”  to your property , directly.

Build a seamless direct booking process

Make Sure that your guest has a seamless booking experience while deciding to book with you. Use a Booking Engine that is fast, precise and optimised for your website such as STAAH Booking Engine. It is fully customisable as per your brand & website offerings.

Use STAAH WatchmyRate widget to display live rates from five different channels which can be seen by all visitors , helping them make a decision instantly by choosing a best deal.

Get Free Bookings Links through Google

For years, Google has helped travelers discover the best hotel for their needs by providing a list of relevant properties along with key info like reviews, photos, and hotel amenities. Previously, hotel booking links were offered via Hotel Ads, which displayed real-time pricing and availability for specific dates of travel for the cost of a media campaign. After seeing that users find these hotel booking links to be highly useful, and partners find them to be a valuable source of potential customers, Google decided to make it free for hotels to appear in hotel booking links.

      STAAH offer this feature under Get Google in your Booking Engine .

Attractive Promotions & Deals

Guest are attracted when they see an attractive package or a discount code for booking directly. Offer Promo codes to direct bookers and display on the last stage of their booking journey which will help maximizing profits and increase in direct bookings.

Promote your Hotel Website on Social Media Platforms

Guest are tagging hotels and posting their staycations on Social Media Platforms. Posting about the amenities, special days , hospitality and events coming up in your hotel will surely boost your Hotel Direct Bookings.

Make sure to display reviews for your Brand Online Reputation.

STAAH’s ReviewMinder is a Review Management System that alerts you of new online reviews across multiple sites in one easy dashboard and responds directly to customers. It constantly monitors reviews across multiple sites, including Google, TripAdvisor, Booking.com, Hotels.com, and Ctrip. It is also available via the ReviewMinder app.

Give Rewards/Points to your Online Guests

Encourage visitors to book direct with you by providing some rewards or. This increases loyalty and also helps in increasing your direct booking ratio.

User-friendly Website increases conversions.

Hotel website plays an vital role in hotel direct bookings. It must be fully optimised to attract maximum visitors .It should be easy to navigate and should be mobile responsive.

STAAH Smart pricing feature property can target direct bookings through mobile devices and desktops .

Find out the best hospitality solution for your property & get more bookings with www.staah.com.

[lesgodulich]

Những App du lịch “đỉnh” giúp bạn tiết kiệm cả mớ tiền và thời gian

Rất nhiều người bạn đã từng hỏi mình những app đặt tour du lịch uy tín đ��� tìm kiếm vé máy bay giá rẻ , đặt phòng , mua tour … để lên kế hoạch chuyến đi sao cho tiết kiệm tiền và thời gian nhất . 

Dưới đây là ưu nhược điểm của 5 ứng dụng du lịch hàng đầu hiện nay , hy vọng có thể giúp các bạn lên kế hoạch chuyến đi 1 cách hoàn hảo.

1. Lesgo

Lesgo kết nối nhiều hướng dẫn viên du lịch, công ty tổ chức tour và thổ địa tại các điểm du lịch nhiều phong cách du lịch thông thái khác nhauVới LESGO khách hàng chỉ cần lên lịch trình và ghép chúng với nhau, vậy là bạn có thể xây dựng một chuyến đi ý nghĩa cùng với đó là sự kết nối với điểm du lịch và con ngườiTận dụng các xu thế về công nghệ LESGO cho phép bạn kết nối với thổ địa các điểm du lịch, cùng nhau lên lịch trình cùng khám phá địa điểm mới với người dân bản địa. Bạn chỉ cần lên lịch, xách balo và đi thôi.Với các đối tác, công ty du lịch là chủ thể cung cấp dịch vụ trên Lesgo. Vì vậy Lesgo luôn có tính đa dạng từ tour cho tới điểm du lịch. Song song với quá trình đó Lesgo đảm bảo các giao dịch giữa khách hàng và các chủ thể minh bạch và hạn chế các rủi ro phát sinh

2. Skyscanner Đây là 1 trong số các trang so sánh giá vé hàng đầu , được thành lập từ 2003 , hiện nay ứng dụng này hỗ trợ 30 thứ tiếng và thu hút hơn 100 triệu người sử dụng mỗi tháng . Vào năm 2016 ứng dụng này đã được bán cho Ctrip – công ty du lịch lớn nhất Trung Quốc với giá 1,75 tỷ USD. Skyscanner giúp các bạn tìm giá vé rẻ nhất sau khi so sánh giá vé , chặng bay của các hãng hàng không.

Ưu điểm: Giao diện thân thiện với người sử dụng , tra ra kết quả rất nhanh và chính xác . Nhược điểm : Các kết quả tìm kiếm bị ảnh hưởng bởi các đại lý du lịch , đưa mức giá rẻ ( nhưng không phải là mức giá cuối cùng ) .

3. Booking.com Là một trong những website lão làng trong dịch vụ đặt phòng , được thành lập năm 1996 tại Hà Lan , Booking.com đã trở thành công ty thương mại du lịch điện tử lớn nhất thế giới . Ứng dụng này hỗ trợ hơn 40 thứ tiếng và cung cấp chỗ ở trên 228 quốc gia và vùng lãnh thổ .

Ưu điểm dễ thấy nhất đó là giao diện thân thiện với người dùng và cách sử dụng dễ dàng , không phải trả tiền phòng trước  . Dịch vụ hỗ trợ 24/7. Mình đi du lịch nhiều , nên tài khoản được nâng cấp thành khách hàng thân thiết Genius , sẽ có nhiều ưu đãi hơn như giảm 15% tại 1 số chỗ nghỉ , bữa sáng miễn phí và tuỳ khách sạn có thể nâng hạng phòng mà không mất phụ phí nữa . Nhược điểm : Chú ý các điều kiện phòng ở các quốc gia khác nhau . Ở 1 số quốc gia như Maldives , Bali ( Indonesia ) thuế chưa cộng vào giá phòng . Còn ở New Zealand , nếu các bạn trả tiền ngay thì sẽ rẻ hơn vài trăm so với trả tiền sau .

4. Traveloka Là ứng dụng booking hàng đầu Indonesia . Traveloka là sự kết hợp Skyscanner , Booking , Klook … cho bạn cơ hội đặt vé máy bay – đặt phòng – các loại tour vé vui chơi giá rẻ . Với 30 triệu lượt tải App thì Traveloka là ứng dụng phổ biến nhất ở khu vực Đông Nam Á .

Ưu điểm : Nhiều code giảm giá , app du lịch giúp quản lý & lưu tổng hợp tất cả các thông tin về khách sạn – vé máy bay – tour -… rất tiện lợi . Điều mình thích nhất ở Traveloka đó là dịch vụ hỗ trợ khách hàng 24/7 bằng tiếng địa phương , bán Combo vé máy bay và khách sạn ra giá cuối cùng giúp cho các bạn tiết kiệm được kha khá tiền nếu đặt cả 2 cùng 1 lúc .

Nhược điểm : Kiêm nhiệm quá nhiều dịch vụ , nhưng mỗi dịch vụ lại chưa thật sự xuất sắc . Ví dụ như so sánh giá vé thì trả ít kết quả ít hơn Skyscanner .

5. Klook Là 1 start-up trẻ mới thành lập từ 2014 , tới từ Hong Kong . Klook phát triển thần tốc cho tới nay mới được hơn 5 năm nhưng đã có 20 triệu người trên 100 quốc gia truy cập mỗi tháng .  Ứng dụng này cho phép các bạn đặt ti tỉ các loại Tour lẻ từ ăn uống  ,vui chơi ,giải trí , spa thư giãn – lớp học nấu ăn ,Sim 4G , …giúp các bạn lên kế hoạch , ước lượng số tiền đi du lịch tự túc chính xác hơn , không mất thời gian chờ đợi mua vé hay liên hệ với các đại lý du lịch bản địa.

Ưu điểm : Điều mình thích nhất của Klook đó là được tích điểm sau mỗi tour mình mua và rất nhiều mã ưu đãi giảm giá so với giá mua trực tiếp tại điểm đến . Nhược điểm : Nhiều tour mua trên Klook bị ăn bớt hoặc thu thêm phụ phí khác ở ngoài . Chất lượng Tour không được như quảng cáo .

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To activate any connector you should have direct contract with the supplier, so you'll have a chance to negotiate with them to get the best offers. The business contract will be between you and the API providers and we shall provide your technnolgy platform and integration with APIs you choose. Connectivity is key to any business, it's all about partnering with the right people. Industry references such as major aggregators or consolidators, Airlines, Hoteliers, Tour Operators and many more have joined our Network and are reaping the benefits of our massive connectivity Network. We will integrate any supplier you request as long as you commit to buy from them. Our solution is completely scalable, fault tolerant and 100% optimised for performance.

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This is focused on Integrations and connectivity only. In case you want to become a seller , we work closely with them to make sure your integration works efficiently on your partner platform. You can also connect to Ctrip, HaoQiao, Hotelbeds and Agoda- if you would like to sell your product to these clients, you have to know special terms & conditions apply. As a buyer you will be connected with your partners to feed their inventories into your platform. Its user-friendly inventory bank for your own contracts. Yes, connectivity is key to any business, through one integration you can get access to a standardised feed of all of your suppliers. Once connected, adding a supplier is a matter of getting a contract with them - there is no more need to create and maintain an integration.

CMS for Holiday Package/Umrah Management

Its an Own Inventory Management of all the Pilgrim Packages and Fixed Departures with Easy documentations, VISA requirements for all the Pilgrim tourist. The inventories and Packages can be uploaded from the backend for all the Pilgrim Packages and Fixed Departures. We offer Holiday CRS to the tour operators and travel management companies helping them in creating and managing inventory, group travel and also to manage customer & travel agents. Easy Automated Payment EMI options and notifications is an additional advantage, the system is SEO friendly pages and Advertisements /Promotions and Deals.

Extranet

Free Hotel Registration or Add your Hotel. Tkies hotel extranet is an online application program that supports all travel agents in managing their inventory. our hotel extranet allows travel agents to upload their contracted hotels or suppliers by giving them access to complete inventory online booking system through which the contractors can easily admit their hotel descriptions availabilities, rates, special offers, restrictions, promote room availability, change rates, and add pictures throughout OTA platform. The customer can easily get detailed information of each and every hotel on the system by helping them to choose the best hotel as per their needs and requirements.

Cruise CRS

Our cruise booking system includes huge amount of cruise line, cruise ship, and cabin descriptions and it can easily be directed to media files and rich content such as cabin photos, ship images and deck plans to support in the shipping process. We mainly designed cruise software to support every need of cruise industry. Tkies ensures to provide complete set of solutions which empowers all over cruise companies. Cruise booking software lets travel agents and end users search and book the cruise deals online. It can be connected with comprehensive inventory of cruise suppliers and allows browsers to check online cruise availability, examine deck plans, cabin inventories and finally user friendly online booking.

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Tkies Travel CRM helps your travel business to store and organize customer database. The Travel CRM data can be used for market your services effectively and boost your sales. Tkies Travel CRM software helps in sending custom itineraries directly from the CRM, improves efficiency, converting queries to leads, make your team of travel agents more productive and saves a lot of time and resources. Our CRM features includes Enquiry Management, One Window Enquiries of all Offices, Create and Send Itineraries from the CRM, Automate Sales Tasks and Sell Faster From Enquiries to Bookings.

Accounting System

Our streamlined process for travel agency and anaylysed graphic data is suitable for small and large travel agencies. Features maily includes Autoinvoicing facility, Budget tracking, Statement of accounts, multi user access etc. It reduces time consuming and helps to focus more on important tasks and execute their strategies.

Multi Language

As the tourism is mostly arising from the countries and for the travellers which do not communicate in English we integrrate relevant material in the native language of your global clients which makes the services easier to use and much more appealing. Multilanguage site will be your automatic marketing and selling machines in the languages you do not talk or communicate in. It has a positive impact on your client service.

Dynamic Packaging

Allows combination of packages included Airlines, Hotels, Airport Transfer, Sightseeing. A traveller save time and money of booking multiple services in one click. Dynamic Package allows travellers to create their own packages in form of pick and select for their ideal holiday. Dynamic Package or customized holiday package also helps travel agents or tour operators to build package as per customer requirements.

IP based Currency Converter

Multi currency allows your travellers to purchase products in different currencies. Invoices can also be generated in different foreign currencies. It has become necessary for all OTA to sell services at a global market. With use of multi currency OTA can operate multi currency without contacting third party channels for each and every currency.

Mapping

Manual mapping can be extremely time consuming, hence most OTA chooses AI powered mapping tools to deduplicate hotels and rooms. We work with GIATA, Gimmonix, DataBindR, RoomMappR to provide the best offerings possible by mapping data from numerous resources.

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Online Travel Booking System

Tkies online booking platform consists of powerful back-office part and front-end part (website). As a reliable technology partner, we can definitely help your business to grow. And if our products are not exactly what you're searching for and you want to develop your own solution we could share with you our developers with solid experience in travel. We links with your website and our reservation system to create an Online Booking Engine for Airlines, Hotels, Car Rental, Cruise Booking System and of all different kinds utilize our booking engine(s). Tkies extensive experience in the travel technology in developing cutting-edge internet booking engine solutions is available on all major GDS/CRS including but not limited to Amadeus, Travelport and Sabre and direct connects.

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Need some inspiration for your next web design project? We offer a range of customisable website themes which showcase all the important aspects of a travel website – the ones which will encourage travellers to bite the bullet and make a booking, like special offers, popular destinations and any kind of booking system. We’re dedicated to travel, tourism and technology, and we apply unique expertise and fresh insights, to take your customers on an effortlessly rewarding digital journey – one that begins on screen and takes them anywhere in the world.Our focus is on the design of high-quality, custom-built travel websites that incorporate the latest web technologies and best practices. Contact us to discuss your next travel project. Our belief is that exceptional digital experiences are born from emotional intelligence which is the glue that binds creativity, technical innovation and user experience.

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New normal in virus-hit China: High-tech tracking and fever checks

WENZHOU, China: Constant temperature checks, a "no mask, no service" ethos, and high-tech people-tracking: welcome to the new normal in China, where reminders of the country's national mobilisation against the coronavirus lurk around every corner.

China appears to be coming to grips with the virus, which emerged late last year and has infected more than 80,000 people and killed nearly 3,000 in the country, but has slowed markedly in recent weeks.

But that has come at the cost of new preventive policies that have turned life upside down and are not likely to be swiftly abandoned.

The changes wrought by a contagion spread by humans and their travels is particularly felt when trying to move around within China, as AFP journalists discovered during recent trips from Shanghai up to the borders of the viral epicentre of Hubei province.

Reminders of the virus begin as soon as one leaves home, with masked cab drivers in white gloves quick to admonish any passengers who forget to wear masks.

One worker at a time, virus-hit China's factories sputter back online

Chinese coat maker adapts to make hazmat suits

China reports lowest number of new virus cases since January

Some drivers are going even further. In the city of Wenzhou, about four hours by train from Shanghai, AFP reporters jumped into car called via Didi Chuxing -- China's answer to Uber -- in which a clear plastic barrier was stretched over a makeshift frame to separate driver and passengers.

Didi Chuxing piloted the project in a handful of hard-hit cities and plans to spend 100 million yuan ($14 million) to expand it.

- 'Sold-out' trains -

Travellers booking tickets aboard the country's efficient high-speed rail network lately are surprised to find that, despite travel being depressed by virus fears, popular booking apps like Ctrip invariably list most trains as "sold out" or with only a handful of seats left.

But one such Wenzhou-bound train was full of empty seats. That is because only a fraction of tickets are being made available to prevent travellers sitting too close to each other.

"We are sorry for the confusion, but China's high-speed rail systems are contributing to the patriotic hygiene campaign. We hope you find this convenient," said a young female train attendant.

With the government calling for an all-out "People's War" against the virus, tech champions like Alibaba and Tencent have rolled out digital mobile-phone apps that use big data to track a traveller's movements going back as far as a month.

Users are rated as green, yellow or red based on whether they visited any high-risk zones.

Showing one's code to security personnel is now compulsory in a number of cities to exit train stations, or use public transport.

In Wenzhou, cab drivers, hotels, and virtually any business will ask to see the colour code before letting someone pass.

The system has fuelled new grumbling on China's internet over previous accusations that the big tech firms were doing the Communist Party's surveillance work.

But most complaints seem to involve "green" ratings inexplicably turning "red", which can result in mandatory 14-day home quarantine.

The pervasive measures attest to the one-party state's ability to marshal huge resources -- financial, material, and human -- for mass campaigns couched in 1950s Communist rhetoric.

Red banners hang throughout now largely shut-down cities like Wenzhou, lauding the "War of Resistance Against Pneumonia", and declaring that "Everyone Must Contribute to the Patriotic Hygiene Campaign."

- Elbow bump -

Hotel check-ins have become mini health inspections by masked staff who measure guests' temperatures by aiming hand-held sensors at foreheads and forearms and record the result.

"Have you experienced any fever, felt unwell or visited Hubei recently?" a Wenzhou front-desk clerk asked.

The temperature obsession can be taken to absurd lengths, with some hotels re-measuring guests who had stepped out only minutes earlier.

On one day, an AFP reporter moving around Wenzhou had his temperature taken a dozen times, including by cab drivers, restaurant owners, convenience-store clerks, hotel security, front-desk staff and a final late-night knock on the door by a female hotel employee.

"Do not walk forward! Be still please," she snapped, before a light beep announced the result.

"It's normal. Enjoy your evening."

Beijing is pushing a long-term fight and local governments will no doubt be fearful of letting up even slightly anytime soon and being blamed for a new outbreak.

That means even some of society's most time-honoured practices are on hold.

When an AFP reporter presented a business card to a government liaison officer in Wenzhou, she recoiled and asked that it be placed on a table.

And when it came time to shake another official's hand, the man refused, laughing nervously.

"For safety, we don't really shake hands at the current time," he said, instead sticking forward the crook of his arm for an "elbow bump."

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GUEST ANALYSIS Three ways to win shoppers during Chinese New Year (and beyond)

Myles Dawson is managing director, Adyen UK

For us in the West, New Year feels like a distant memory. But, while we’re in the midst of ‘Dry Veganuary’, celebrations in China are just about to kick off.

  It’s a peak travel season with a growing number of tourists coming to the UK. In fact, flight arrivals from China between September and November were 23% higher than the same period last year. And, these visitors are willing to spend. From January to March 2018, visitors spent a record £123 million in the UK, on average £1,680 per visit – almost three times the market average.

  That’s a huge opportunity for retailers who are looking for ways to push up profits and increase in-store footfall. But amazingly, our research reveals that only 43% of retail and hospitality businesses believe that Chinese consumers in the UK are an important target audience – evidence that some retailers are missing a trick.

  If you are interested in tapping into this opportunity, it’s important to understand how to effectively target Chinese consumers. Back in the day, it was easy; you simply had to partner with tour operators for busloads of Chinese tourists to be delivered to your door. But these days, Chinese travellers are more independent and more discerning. They make their own travel arrangements and rely on recommendations from friends, family, and social media.

  The key to successfully targeting Chinese shoppers in the UK can be broken down into three parts:

    1. Entice shoppers through social media

Months before visiting the UK, Chinese consumers begin their research on brands. So communication must begin well in advance of departure. And, to get it right, you’ll need to understand your audience, their journey, and the platforms they’re using.

  We all know about Millennials and Gen X. But in China, demographics are much more granular. You’ve got Post-80s (those early initiators of Chinese consumerism); Post-90s (luxury enthusiasts); Post-95s (social media shoppers); and Post-00s (less impressed by mainstream brands). These demographics are active on different social media platforms, from WeChat to Weibo to QQ. So, each segment needs a tailored strategy targeted via different channels.

  This might sound complicated, but it’s worth the effort; up to 70% of China’s younger consumers prefer to buy products through social media channels. And don’t forget the all-powerful social media influencers or Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). They have millions of followers and can make and break a brand with their reviews. They also have fantastic customer insights and can be an invaluable asset.

    2. Excite shoppers with great in-store experiences

Chinese shoppers have travelled a long way and are looking for products that will stand out back home. Bespoke items are popular as are limited editions. And in this selfie age, a branded backdrop in your store can be a sure-fire way of making it onto people’s newsfeeds.

Mobile is also an important consideration. China remains the global leader in mobile payments, accounting for 60% of the worldwide user base. And the use of QR codes to make purchases is universal; codes can be found on everything from vending machines, to print and outdoor media, in-store items, and menus. Consumers can even use their smartphones to virtually queue for busy restaurants. eMarketer predicts that by 2021, 79.3% of smartphone users in China will be scanning, swiping, and tapping to make a payment.

All this helps to streamline the purchase process. Chinese shoppers in the UK expect the same convenience, which leads us neatly on to the Golden Triangle of Chinese payment methods.

  Alipay

With over one billion users and counting, Alipay is the leading payments and lifestyle platform for Chinese shoppers in Europe. It also offers a range of free marketing tools. For example, you can send push notifications to all Alipay users within 200 meters of your store.

  UnionPay

The world’s largest card scheme, UnionPay covers almost 80% of the payment share in China and is popular for making high-value purchases.

  WeChat Pay

The social platform WeChat is so ingrained into the lives of its users that someone who loses their smartphone in China is likely to say: ‘I’ve lost my WeChat.’ It’s also an advertising channel where retailers can display brand information and communicate with shoppers. It’s committed to expanding its footprint across Europe and we’re seeing some interesting developments as it ramps up competition in the region.

It’s good to give the Chinese consumer the choice to pay with their preferred payment method at any given time, so it’s best to offer all three.

    3. Engage with shoppers long after the sale

If you know when and how to target your customers, you’ll continue selling to them when they return home. A good place to start is Ctrip. It’s an online travel agency-come-social platform where returning tourists can write reviews and share experiences. Ctrip’s latest program, Trip Moments, encourages tourists to upload photos and videos from both inside and outside stores. Ctrip then links the photos to your official store page. Other popular review platforms are Dianping, (Chinese TripAdvisor), Zhihu (Chinese Quora), and Mafengwo (online travel agency).

  And of course, timing is everything. Chinese New Year is a great opportunity to boost your marketing efforts. But it doesn’t stop there. There are more than 80 calendar events you could potentially campaign around, meaning the opportunity for attracting, engaging with, and selling to Chinese shoppers is year-long.

    Myles Dawson is managing director, Adyen UK

  Main image: Unsplash/Lachlan Gowan

  Author image courtesy of Adyen

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GUEST ANALYSIS Three ways to win shoppers during Chinese New Year (and beyond)

Myles Dawson is managing director, Adyen UK

For us in the West, New Year feels like a distant memory. But, while we’re in the midst of ‘Dry Veganuary’, celebrations in China are just about to kick off.

  It’s a peak travel season with a growing number of tourists coming to the UK. In fact, flight arrivals from China between September and November were 23% higher than the same period last year. And, these visitors are willing to spend. From January to March 2018, visitors spent a record £123 million in the UK, on average £1,680 per visit - almost three times the market average.

  That’s a huge opportunity for retailers who are looking for ways to push up profits and increase in-store footfall. But amazingly, our research reveals that only 43% of retail and hospitality businesses believe that Chinese consumers in the UK are an important target audience – evidence that some retailers are missing a trick.

  If you are interested in tapping into this opportunity, it’s important to understand how to effectively target Chinese consumers. Back in the day, it was easy; you simply had to partner with tour operators for busloads of Chinese tourists to be delivered to your door. But these days, Chinese travellers are more independent and more discerning. They make their own travel arrangements and rely on recommendations from friends, family, and social media.

  The key to successfully targeting Chinese shoppers in the UK can be broken down into three parts:

    1. Entice shoppers through social media

Months before visiting the UK, Chinese consumers begin their research on brands. So communication must begin well in advance of departure. And, to get it right, you’ll need to understand your audience, their journey, and the platforms they’re using.

  We all know about Millennials and Gen X. But in China, demographics are much more granular. You’ve got Post-80s (those early initiators of Chinese consumerism); Post-90s (luxury enthusiasts); Post-95s (social media shoppers); and Post-00s (less impressed by mainstream brands). These demographics are active on different social media platforms, from WeChat to Weibo to QQ. So, each segment needs a tailored strategy targeted via different channels.

  This might sound complicated, but it’s worth the effort; up to 70% of China’s younger consumers prefer to buy products through social media channels. And don’t forget the all-powerful social media influencers or Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). They have millions of followers and can make and break a brand with their reviews. They also have fantastic customer insights and can be an invaluable asset.

    2. Excite shoppers with great in-store experiences

Chinese shoppers have travelled a long way and are looking for products that will stand out back home. Bespoke items are popular as are limited editions. And in this selfie age, a branded backdrop in your store can be a sure-fire way of making it onto people’s newsfeeds.

Mobile is also an important consideration. China remains the global leader in mobile payments, accounting for 60% of the worldwide user base. And the use of QR codes to make purchases is universal; codes can be found on everything from vending machines, to print and outdoor media, in-store items, and menus. Consumers can even use their smartphones to virtually queue for busy restaurants. eMarketer predicts that by 2021, 79.3% of smartphone users in China will be scanning, swiping, and tapping to make a payment.

All this helps to streamline the purchase process. Chinese shoppers in the UK expect the same convenience, which leads us neatly on to the Golden Triangle of Chinese payment methods.

  Alipay

With over one billion users and counting, Alipay is the leading payments and lifestyle platform for Chinese shoppers in Europe. It also offers a range of free marketing tools. For example, you can send push notifications to all Alipay users within 200 meters of your store.

  UnionPay

The world’s largest card scheme, UnionPay covers almost 80% of the payment share in China and is popular for making high-value purchases.

  WeChat Pay

The social platform WeChat is so ingrained into the lives of its users that someone who loses their smartphone in China is likely to say: ‘I’ve lost my WeChat.’ It’s also an advertising channel where retailers can display brand information and communicate with shoppers. It’s committed to expanding its footprint across Europe and we’re seeing some interesting developments as it ramps up competition in the region.

It’s good to give the Chinese consumer the choice to pay with their preferred payment method at any given time, so it’s best to offer all three.

    3. Engage with shoppers long after the sale

If you know when and how to target your customers, you’ll continue selling to them when they return home. A good place to start is Ctrip. It’s an online travel agency-come-social platform where returning tourists can write reviews and share experiences. Ctrip’s latest program, Trip Moments, encourages tourists to upload photos and videos from both inside and outside stores. Ctrip then links the photos to your official store page. Other popular review platforms are Dianping, (Chinese TripAdvisor), Zhihu (Chinese Quora), and Mafengwo (online travel agency).

  And of course, timing is everything. Chinese New Year is a great opportunity to boost your marketing efforts. But it doesn’t stop there. There are more than 80 calendar events you could potentially campaign around, meaning the opportunity for attracting, engaging with, and selling to Chinese shoppers is year-long.

    Myles Dawson is managing director, Adyen UK

  Author image courtesy of Adyen

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The best 15+ online shopping sites in Malaysia 2019

The ultimate list of the top 15+ online stores that deliver to Malaysia.

Have you been searching for the perfect place to purchase fun and funky fashion styles, up to date electronics, furniture and home furnishings? You’ve come to the right place.

We’ve searched high and low to bring you a list of the very best top 15+ online retailers based on competitively priced products, impeccable customer service reputations and product authenticity. Whether you’re in the market for the latest top-trends in apparel, funky furniture and fabulous home furnishings to restyle your space or the latest iPhone or smartphone release, here are the sites where you’ve been searching for.

Sephora

MATCHESFASHION.COM

Farfetch

ASOS

CHARLES & KEITH

SSENSE

AliExpress

Shobop

Stylebop

Reebonz

Zalora

Lazada

Ctrip

NET-A-PORTER

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1. Lazada

Start shopping diversely.

Whether you’re looking for the latest tech releases, top-trending fashion styles or stocking up on health and beauty products, Lazada has all you’re after and more. Lazada Group is based in Germany, and operates websites in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Subscribe and get 10% off.

Get the app for daily deals.

Pay with cash on delivery or online.

Go to Lazada

2. ASOS

A one-stop shop for all your favourite fashion styles.

ASOS has achieved innumerable awards from leading fashion magazines including Cosmopolitan, Maxim and In Style. It’s based in London, but as with all leading online retailers, they offer worldwide shipping, so you can keep your style contemporary with top trending apparel at ASOS.

Free standard delivery on orders over $7.50.

Free express delivery on orders over $250.

10% student discount available.

Go to ASOS

3. Zalora

For fashion apparel and accessories, Zalora is fabulous.

When you’re in the market to spice up your wardrobe you’ll find all the top trending styles across men’s and women’s apparel at Zalora. Zalora’s e-commerce websites launched in 2012 in Singapore and has been catering to all our fashion needs ever since. Step out in style with bold and classic designs.

Free delivery on orders over $40

Sign up to their newsletter and get $15 off your order

30-day free returns

Go to Zalora

4. Yoox

Get the labels you love for less.

Yoox has the leading fashion designer wear you crave, for the whole family. Shop for womenswear, menswear and even kids clothing from the world’s best and brightest designers including Dior, Dolce and Gabbana and many more. Get the styles that suit you and the brands you dream of here.

Free delivery on orders over US$250.

30-day returns.

Register for exclusive promotions and discounts.

Go to Yoox

5. Hotels.com

Travelling is more affordable than you think.

Wherever in the world you want to visit, you can shop savvy and start saving by comparing prices on flights and hotels side-by-side through Hotels.com. Search and book hotel stays anywhere in the world with this leading travel comparison site. Hotels.com lists over 325,000 hotels in 19,000 locations worldwide.

The rewards scheme lets you get a reward night for every 10 nights you book, whether that’s during a single trip or an accumulation of several stays.

Free delivery via email.

Create an account and get great deals, last-minute offers and information about hotels direct to your inbox.

Go to Hotels.com

6. AliExpress

All the variety you’ll ever need in electronics, apparel and beyond

AliExpress is a well-established global online retailer and has a varied range of products up for grabs. Their shelves are impressively diverse and offer fantastic products in fashion wear for the whole family, jewelry and accessories for every occasion, electronics and even furniture. Anything you could need is available right here.

Join to receive new-customer coupons.

Daily flash deals available.

Get access to exclusive deals and discounts by downloading the app.

See AliExpress coupon codes

Go to Ali Express

7. StyleBop

Step out in style with the high fashion brands you love to wear.

StyleBop has all the top trending styles from everyone’s favourite high end fashion designers only a click away. Enjoy browsing the absurd array of classic and contemporary fabulous fashion wear exclusively offered online here.

Secure online transactions

Sign up to their newsletter to get the latest fashion styles sent direct to your inbox

Diverse range of leading luxury designer fashion

Go to Stylebop

8. Reebonz

Like to live luxuriously? Enjoy the extravagant high end designer wear available at Reebonz.

Reebonz fashion loves luxury designer brands. The extensive list of high-end designers is impressive, from classics like Chloé and Chanel to cutting edge flamboyant fashion designs from Rebecca Minkoff and Rag & Bone. You’re sure to find something perfect to help you stand out from the crowd here.

Free delivery. No minimum spend.

Discount codes and coupons readily available on the site’s homepage.

You can earn loyalty credits of 0.5% on your order value every time you shop on Reebonz by opting into their loyalty scheme.

Go to Reebonz

9. Courts

For a vast array of consumer electronics, Courts is a one-stop shop.

If you’re on the hunt for the latest across smart technology, TVs, entertainment equipment or even home furniture, Courts is a got-to. This company has everything you’re after at prices that genuinely won’t be beaten.

Sign up for their newsletter and get $5 off your next purchase.

30-day lowest price guarantee; if you find it cheaper, they pay 300% of the price difference.

Shop online or in store.

30-day returns in store or online.

Go to Courts

10. Sephora

All your cosmetics covered through a single site.

Sephora provides an awesome catalogue of must-have cosmetic, skincare and beauty products. This retailer stocks all our favourite brands and even offers some innovative products of their own creation.

Free delivery on orders over $40

Free express delivery on orders over $110

Sign up to their newsletter for exclusive info and releases

Go to Sephora

11. Ctrip

Exotic escapes that won’t blow your budget.

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Business Trip to China - Advice

A couple of us from team BabyHub travelled to China to visit our factory, meet buyers and exhibit at the NECC in China

 Our destination was Shanghai, on the east coast of China, and the surrounding provinces.

 Preparation for travel to China includes:

Research: Up to date information https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/china  

Organise your visa. We very carefully checked the requirements and did these ourselves by post, rather than pay a visa arrangement service. They cost £175 each. You will need a letter of invitation from a Chinese business which must be written in a certain way. You can check this on visaforchina Your passport must have 6 months plus remaining. You will need photos, photocopies of your passports, copies of the invitation letter, forms to fill out (from visaforchina) a signed declaration, stamped addressed return Royal Mail envelopes and payment details page. All this must be sent with your passport by registered Royal Mail post to one of the three UK centres. We chose Edinburgh as it had the shortest delay. Allow at least 6 weeks. As a resident of the UK or British islands you will get a 2 year visa.

Download WeChat to your phone. This is the Chinese communication app 

WeChat is still in development for use outside China but worth trying as EVERYONE uses it for EVERYTHING in China

Get a short translation into Mandarin Chinese of the main points of your product/business

Have flyers/business cards made which will ideally have one side in English and one side in Chinese including your Chinese paragraph/sentence and if possible, your WeChat QR code

If you use Gmail, get another email address! Generally people in China cannot easily access Gmail, Facebook etc. They can use Yahoo, so we used a Yahoo email address

Arrange meetings – best to allow some time following arrival to catch up on sleep. Organise for a translator/your agent to be at meetings

Organise your flights. If you’re taking connecting flights to a major airport, make sure your flights are “through travel” Then your luggage goes all the way through and if there are delays, you’ll be sent on the next available flight. This is one time when I didn’t arrange  my flights online but went face to face with a travel agent

 Organise accommodation Tripadvisor link Booking.com link We can recommend the Sofitel Shanghai Hongqiao for the NECC

Get some Yuan. Although it’s easy to get yuan using a debit card in cash machines, it’s handy to have some for your first taxi from the airport

 Print out some notes showing your hotel’s full address in Chinese to show to taxi drivers

Check the weather forecast – Shanghai has 8 months of hot summer and when we went every day was 40 degrees

Your flight:

We travelled by Emirates which was very good, organized by British Airways. This was my first time travelling long haul. My tips include:

  Wear clothes you can sleep in. Slip on shoes, casual exercise type clothes and layers.

Cabin baggage should include a main bag with your essentials for the trip – in case your hold luggage gets lost. This bag can be stowed in the overhead lockers. Then take another bag – laptop bag/shopper, which includes the things you might want on the plane – a book, reading glasses, iPad, phone, charger, tissues, small cosmetics, toothpaste, deodorant in a clear plastic bag, painkillers, passport and boarding passes.

Try to get an aisle seat. If you’re blocked in by someone who’s taken medication to sleep through the flight it’s bloody difficult to move them (as we discovered on the first leg) and you’ll need to get up to use the toilet/walk about

If you’re travelling with small children, you can put up the elbow rests and stretch out across the seats (if you can get the kids to go to sleep!) and lay the kids on top.

Be prepared for hole in the floor toilets at stopover airports

 While in China:

On arrival at the airport, don’t spend ages in a queue of Chinese people waiting to go through customs. There will be a separate place for foreigners and you will have to look for the signs. Don’t worry if you can’t see them – an official will come and tell you but don’t spend 15 minutes in the wrong queue as we did!

You will need to present your details on an arrival card which you will have filled in on the plane. Keep back the part for departure for when you return (although there are spare cards on the return at the airport in case you have lost it)

Only use registered taxis. At the airport you may be approached by people offering to drive you to your hotel, but look for the taxi rank and queue there instead

Your hotel can summon taxis for you and give you a note with the name of your destination in Chinese

Be prepared for lots of unfinished building development. For example, although our hotel was close to the NECC it was not possible to walk there. There was as yet no way for a pedestrian to cross the river and the only access between the two was motorway flyover.

Travel by bullet train if going far – our experience was of spotlessly clean, comfortable trains on time. I had bought the train tickets on Ctrip, a few weeks before travelling. The first class seats get fully booked, so allow a few weeks if possible. You will be emailed a code, so take the print out to the train station for them to give you the tickets. Then you’ll have to queue for your platform. There was someone selling snacks on our train – vacuum packed fish and meat snacks. We chose the popcorn!

Be prepared for scary road trips. Expect traffic jams around the cities and people will drive on any side of the road in the provinces. When out walking you must look out for cars, scooters and bikes. It’s not unusual for them to go through red lights.

In some parts of China you may be the only Westerner around. Don’t be surprised if people stare and children ask to take selfies with you.

Be very polite, accept offerings with both hands, present your card with both hands

Ask for help! Once when lost we asked a local man for help. He drove us to our hotel! People called taxis for us.

 Enjoy your trip!

Lu’an train station

The Bund, Shanghai

Yuyuan Gardens and bazaar

BabyHub exhibiting in the UK Pavilion at CBME

Lunch laid on by the factrory

Chinese nationals on holiday in Shanghai

Catherine Curtis, founder of BabyHub

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WeChat e-wallet teams up with Line to target Japan’s 7M Chinese tourists

China’s biggest chat app WeChat is set to make its payments service more ubiquitous in Japan, a popular outbound desitnation for Chinese tourists.

On Tuesday, the Tencent-run messenger unveils a partnership with Japan’s Line chat app on mobile payments. The tie-up allows Japanese brick-and-mortar merchants with a Line Pay terminal to process WeChat Pay transactions directly. Instead of going through the hassle of currency swaps, a Chinese customer can simply summon the WeChat app and pay by scanning a QR code the retailer presents.

The fresh alliance is hot on the heels of a similar gesture from Tencent’s most serious rival, Alibaba. In September, the Chinese ecommerce giant’s payments affiliate Alipay teamed up with Yahoo Japan in an effort to grab Chinese outbound travelers.

Tencent did not provide information on the number of potential Japanese retailers reached through the scheme when inquired by TechCrunch . But the firm says its setup with Line Pay allows small and medium-sized businesses to adopt mobile payments at relatively low costs because it doesn’t require merchants to purchase QR code scanners.

Both WeChat Pay and Alipay have already been going it alone in Japan over the past few years. WeChat Pay, for instance, claims that it scored a six-fold increase in the number of transactions in Japan between June 2017 and 2018.

On the other hand, having an ally with an extensive local reach can help Alibaba and Tencent capitalize on a wave of increasingly sophisticated Chinese tourists.

The partnership with Line “significantly boosts WeChat Pay’s penetration among small and medium-sized retailers and its application in more daily scenarios, rather than serving Chinese people only at traditional tourism hotspots,” says a Tencent spokesperson. “This strategy is in line with an upgraded demand from Chinese people to travel like locals.”

Japan’s appeal to Chinese people is on the rise. During China’s weeklong “Golden Week” national holiday in October, Japan leapfrogged Thailand for the first time to become the most popular destination for Chinese tourists, according to a report from Chinese online travel agency Ctrip. In 2017, the Japan National Tourism Organization recorded a total of 7.36 million Chinese tourists, who made up more than a quarter of all visitors to Japan that year.