Summary of Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The service consumption in China is significantly lower than in developed countries, currently at approximately 30% compared to 70% in the US, indicating substantial growth potential [1][2] - The new policies aim to enhance service consumption, particularly in the cultural and tourism sectors, with local governments actively improving service quality [1][2] Key Policy Insights - Five major increments in the new policy include: 1. Optimizing student holiday arrangements to explore spring and autumn breaks, benefiting tourism [1][4] 2. Encouraging IP collaborations to promote cross-industry partnerships [1][4] 3. Linking sports events with cultural tourism to boost consumer engagement [1][4] 4. Promoting AI applications in various sectors such as e-commerce and education [1][4] 5. Regulating non-academic training institutions to encourage market-oriented vocational training [1][4] Impact on Specific Sectors - **Tourism and Hospitality**: - The expansion of the visa-free entry policy is expected to significantly boost inbound tourism, particularly benefiting major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, as well as OTA platforms and hotels [3][9][12] - **Cultural and Sports Events**: - The policy encourages the introduction of international sports events and supports local sports activities, which will benefit event organizers and related industries, enhancing investor expectations [1][6] - **Education and Training**: - The new regulations for non-academic training institutions will favor companies like New Oriental and others in the vocational training sector [7][8] Financial and Economic Support - The government plans to utilize central budget investments and local special bonds to support cultural tourism and elderly care facilities, which will attract social capital investment [13] - Financial tools will be employed to increase credit availability, directly benefiting companies involved in consumer lending, such as Chongqing Department Store [13] Additional Considerations - The adjustment of student holiday schedules is anticipated to increase tourism frequency while alleviating congestion during peak seasons [11][12] - The integration of AI in service sectors is expected to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs, indicating a significant trend in future consumption development [10]

据"郑州市场监管"微信公众号消息，2025年9月17日，郑州市市场监管局依法对携程旅行网运营主体进行行政约 谈。 经调查核实，该平台违反《中华人民共和国电子商务法》第三十五条及《网络反不正当竞争暂行规定》第二十四条 的规定，存在利用服务协议、交易规则和技术手段对平台内经营者的交易及交易价格进行不合理限制的问题。郑州 市市场监管局已于2025年9月4日依法向其下达《责令改正通知书》。本次约谈旨在督促企业全面整改、规范运营， 切实维护公平竞争市场秩序，保障平台内经营者合法权益。 会议要求，携程旅行网要高度重视此次行政约谈，严格按照时限完成整改。企业要在规定期限内完成合同条款修 订、调价工具优化等整改任务，并建立健全长效合规机制，加强内部监管和问责，杜绝类似问题再次发生，确保依 法合规开展经营活动。 会议强调，公平竞争是市场经济的核心。互联网平台企业应进一步增强法治意识，主动接受监管： 郑州市市场监管局将持续跟踪整改进展，依法开展验收检查，督促企业全面落实主体责任，共同维护公平有序、健 康发展的网络市场秩序。 来源："郑州市场监管"微信公众号 责编：刘珺宇 校 对：赵燕 百万用户都在看 打卡！600万！ 利好来袭！ ...

微信公众号"郑州市场监管"消息，9月17日，郑州市市场监管局依法对携程旅行网运营主体进行行政约 谈。 会议强调，公平竞争是市场经济的核心。互联网平台企业应进一步增强法治意识，主动接受监管：一要 建立健全常态化法律法规学习机制，不断提升中高层管理人员及一线运营人员的合规经营能力，积极配 合市场监管部门工作；二要坚守诚信原则，彻底纠正各类不合理限制行为，充分尊重商户自主经营权， 针对"强制开通、无法退出"等问题进行彻底整改，重塑以用户和商户为中心的服务理念；三要切实保障 平台内经营者合法权益，严禁利用技术手段变相操控价格、限制交易，真正尊重商户自主定价权，积极 构建开放、公平、透明的平台环境。 经调查核实，该平台违反《中华人民共和国电子商务法》第三十五条及《网络反不正当竞争暂行规定》 第二十四条的规定，存在利用服务协议、交易规则和技术手段对平台内经营者的交易及交易价格进行不 合理限制的问题。郑州市市场监管局已于2025年9月4日依法向其下达《责令改正通知书》。本次约谈旨 在督促企业全面整改、规范运营，切实维护公平竞争市场秩序，保障平台内经营者合法权益。 会议要求，携程旅行网要高度重视此次行政约谈，严格按照时限完成 ...

Group 1 - The Zhengzhou Market Supervision Administration conducted an administrative interview with Ctrip Travel Network for violating the Electronic Commerce Law and regulations against unfair competition, specifically regarding unreasonable restrictions on transactions and pricing for platform operators [1] - The administration issued a "Notice of Correction" on September 4, 2025, requiring Ctrip to rectify its practices and ensure compliance with market regulations [1] - Ctrip is mandated to revise contract terms, optimize pricing tools, and establish a long-term compliance mechanism to prevent similar issues in the future [1] Group 2 - The meeting emphasized that fair competition is central to a market economy, urging internet platform companies to enhance legal awareness and actively cooperate with regulatory authorities [2] - Companies are encouraged to correct unreasonable restrictions, respect merchants' autonomy, and address issues like "mandatory activation and inability to exit" [2] - The Zhengzhou Market Supervision Administration will continue to monitor the progress of corrections and conduct inspections to ensure companies fulfill their responsibilities in maintaining a fair and orderly market [2]

Core Viewpoint - Ctrip Travel Network has been summoned by the Zhengzhou Market Supervision Administration for violating e-commerce laws and regulations, specifically regarding unreasonable restrictions on transaction and pricing for platform operators [2][3] Group 1: Regulatory Actions - The Zhengzhou Market Supervision Administration conducted an administrative interview with Ctrip on September 17, 2025, following an investigation that confirmed violations of the E-commerce Law and the Interim Provisions on Anti-Unfair Competition [2] - A corrective notice was issued to Ctrip on September 4, 2025, mandating the company to rectify its practices and ensure compliance with market regulations [2] Group 2: Required Rectifications - Ctrip is required to complete contract clause revisions and optimize pricing tools within a specified timeframe, as part of the corrective measures [2] - The company must establish a long-term compliance mechanism, enhance internal supervision, and ensure accountability to prevent future violations [2][3] Group 3: Emphasis on Fair Competition - The meeting highlighted that fair competition is essential to a market economy, urging internet platform companies to strengthen their legal awareness and actively cooperate with regulatory authorities [3] - Ctrip is expected to respect merchants' autonomy in pricing and rectify issues related to forced service activation and inability to opt-out [3] - The Zhengzhou Market Supervision Administration will continue to monitor the progress of Ctrip's rectifications and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with market order [3]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the regulatory actions taken by Zhengzhou Market Supervision Administration against Ctrip Travel Network for violating e-commerce laws and emphasizes the need for the company to rectify its practices to ensure fair competition and protect the rights of platform operators [1][2]. Group 1: Regulatory Actions - On September 17, 2025, Zhengzhou Market Supervision Administration conducted an administrative interview with Ctrip Travel Network due to violations of the E-commerce Law and regulations against unfair competition [1]. - The administration issued a "Notice of Correction" on September 4, 2025, mandating Ctrip to rectify unreasonable restrictions on transactions and pricing imposed on platform operators [1]. Group 2: Compliance and Rectification Requirements - Ctrip is required to take the administrative interview seriously and complete the necessary corrections within the stipulated timeframe, including revising contract terms and optimizing pricing tools [1]. - The company must establish a long-term compliance mechanism, enhance internal supervision, and ensure that similar issues do not recur, thereby conducting business in accordance with the law [1]. Group 3: Emphasis on Fair Competition - The article stresses that fair competition is central to a market economy, urging internet platform companies to enhance their legal awareness and actively cooperate with regulatory authorities [2]. - Companies are encouraged to correct unreasonable restrictions, respect merchants' autonomy, and address issues such as "mandatory activation and inability to exit" [2]. - The Zhengzhou Market Supervision Administration will continue to monitor the progress of rectifications and conduct inspections to ensure companies fulfill their responsibilities in maintaining a fair and orderly online market [2].

郑州市市场监管局依法对携程旅行网 $TCOM 运营主体进行行政约谈。经调查核实，该平台违反《中华人民共和国电子商务法》第三十五条及《网络反不正当竞争暂行规定》第二十四条的规定，存在利用服务协议、交易规则和技术手段对平台内经营者的交易及交易价格进行不合理限制的问题。郑州市市场监管局已于2025年9月4日依法向其下达《责令改正通知书》。本次约谈旨在督促企业全面整改、规范运营，切实维护公平竞争市场秩序，保障平台内经营者合法权益。 ...

Core Points - The Zhengzhou Market Supervision Administration conducted an administrative interview with the operating entity of Ctrip Travel Network on September 17, 2025, due to violations of the Electronic Commerce Law and regulations against unfair competition [1] - The investigation revealed that the platform imposed unreasonable restrictions on transactions and pricing of operators within the platform through service agreements, transaction rules, and technical means [1] - A corrective notice was issued to Ctrip on September 4, 2025, mandating the company to rectify its practices and ensure compliance with market regulations [1] Company Summary - Ctrip Travel Network is under scrutiny for non-compliance with electronic commerce laws and regulations, which could impact its operational practices and market reputation [1] - The administrative actions taken by the Zhengzhou Market Supervision Administration highlight the regulatory environment and the importance of fair competition in the online travel industry [1] - The company is required to implement comprehensive reforms to protect the legal rights of operators on its platform and maintain a fair market order [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the travel industry, particularly on Ctrip, with a target price of $82 based on a 20x PE for 2026 N-GAAP OP of 20.851 billion RMB [4]. Core Insights - The global travel market has recovered to pre-pandemic levels, with a significant increase in inbound tourism driven by visa-free policies, showing a 15.8% year-on-year growth in inbound visitors in the first half of 2025 [3][7]. - The hotel industry is facing an oversupply, with a supply growth rate of 11.8% in the first half of 2025, leading to a potential 2-3 year period for inventory digestion [3][11]. - Ctrip is focusing on enhancing hotel efficiency and creating new demand scenarios, such as inbound tourism and performance markets [3][4]. - The importance of membership ecosystems is emphasized, as loyalty programs significantly influence the travel behavior of the new generation of travelers [3][7]. - AI applications in the travel industry are on the rise, with over 64% of consumers having used AI for travel planning, although concerns about data security and decision transparency remain barriers [3][15]. Summary by Sections Global Travel Market - The global travel market has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with online penetration rates continuing to rise. Inbound tourism saw a 15.8% increase in visitor numbers in the first half of 2025, with visa-free visitors growing by 53.9% [3][7]. - The demand for outbound travel is also recovering, with short-haul outbound travel increasing by 38.1% and long-haul by 22.3% [3][7]. Hotel Industry - The hotel industry is experiencing oversupply, with a 11.8% growth in hotel supply in the first half of 2025. Ctrip's CEO suggests that it may take 2-3 years to digest this inventory [3][11]. - Major hotel groups like Huazhu, Jinjiang, and Shoulv are focusing on deepening domestic market operations, with Huazhu making progress in Southeast Asia [3][11]. Ctrip - Ctrip is implementing strategies to help hotels improve efficiency and create new demand scenarios, such as inbound tourism and performance markets [3][4]. - The company is also enhancing its marketing efforts in overseas markets to capture the spending mindset of inbound foreign tourists [4]. Membership Ecosystem - The loyalty programs are increasingly influential among younger travelers, with 15-20% of the younger generation willing to spend more for membership upgrades [7]. AI Applications - AI is being increasingly utilized in the travel industry, with 64% of consumers having used AI for travel planning. However, issues like data security and decision transparency are still significant concerns [15].

Group 1 - Disney's "Wonder" cruise has postponed certain voyages, affecting travelers' itineraries [1][2] - Ctrip has announced a special guarantee plan for affected customers, offering free rescheduling or full refunds for eligible flight and hotel bookings [1] - The guarantee applies to customers impacted by the cruise's postponement for travel dates between December 15, 2025, and March 12, 2026 [1] Group 2 - Fliggy has also introduced a special guarantee for affected users, providing full refunds or free rescheduling for flight and hotel bookings related to the Disney cruise [2] - The refund will be processed back to the original payment method, while any fare differences for rescheduling will be covered by Fliggy [2] - Fliggy is proactively contacting consumers to address any additional concerns beyond the guarantee [2]