Qunar -- the Kayak of China -- is having a very good year
Skift Take
With Baidu's might behind it after it took a stake, Qunar has carved out a rather large budget-yet-trusted niche for itself despite fierce competition from national heavyweight Ctrip.
Qunar.com Inc., a Chinese online travel company part-owned by Baidu Inc., said first-half revenue doubled as consumers used its website to search for more deals on tickets and hotels, generating higher advertising sales.
Collaboration with Baidu aided growth in user traffic at Qunar, Chief Executive Officer CC Zhuang said in a phone interview yesterday. Sales and usage of Qunar’s website doubled in the first half, Zhuang said, declining to provide figures.
Qunar’s business is weathering the economic slowdown in China and increased competition from online travel rivals including Ctrip.com Interna
