Ctrip: The Unstoppable Cannonball Finally Hitting Through The Unbreakable Wall?

  • Chinese tourism is growing at twice the rate of GDP and within the industry, Ctrip is gaining significant market share.
  • Still, that unstoppable cannonball has kept hitting an unmovable wall.
  • Because of intense competition and heavy investments, profits have been meager.
  • But increasing returns, network effects and industry consolidation are about to change this, we think.

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