WEB BRIEFINGS: Ctrip.com acquires China travel firm

<p>Marking the first acquisition by a mainland Chinese online travel </p><p>firm of a traditional business, Ctrip.com has acquired Xiandai Yuntong </p><p>Tourism Service. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>The move is expected to give Ctrip.com an advantage over its </p><p>competitors, which include CTN.com, and help the company generate </p><p>revenue. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Xiandai Yuntong Tourism Service is one of the largest travel service </p><p>providers in China. </p><p><BR><BR> </p>

Marking the first acquisition by a mainland Chinese online travel

firm of a traditional business, Ctrip.com has acquired Xiandai Yuntong

Tourism Service.



The move is expected to give Ctrip.com an advantage over its

competitors, which include CTN.com, and help the company generate

revenue.



Xiandai Yuntong Tourism Service is one of the largest travel service

providers in China.