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Core Viewpoint - The online travel industry is facing scrutiny as Ctrip, a major player, has been summoned for administrative talks by the Zhengzhou Market Supervision Administration due to allegations of unreasonable restrictions on pricing and transactions for platform operators [1][3][5]. Group 1: Regulatory Actions - The Zhengzhou Market Supervision Administration's announcement on September 17 highlights concerns over Ctrip's practices, including the use of a "price adjustment assistant" that allegedly forces hotels to comply with price changes without notification [3][4]. - This regulatory action follows a previous meeting in August where multiple travel platforms, including Ctrip, were warned about practices such as "forced choices" and price manipulation [3][4]. - Ctrip has been instructed to revise contracts and optimize tools to establish a long-term compliance mechanism [5]. Group 2: Ctrip's Business Performance - Ctrip has shown significant recovery from the pandemic, reporting revenues of 28.7 billion and a net profit of nearly 9.2 billion in the first half of 2025, translating to over 50 million in daily earnings [6][8]. - The company's revenue is primarily driven by accommodation bookings and transportation ticketing, which together account for over 70% of its total revenue [8][10]. - Despite Ctrip's financial success, many of its partners, including major airlines, are experiencing substantial losses, indicating a disparity in the industry's financial health [8][10]. Group 3: Industry Dynamics - The hotel industry is facing significant challenges, with approximately 30,000 hotels closing in the past two years, and average room prices declining by 6% year-on-year in 2024 [10]. - Ctrip's market share in the hotel and travel market is projected to reach 56% in 2024, benefiting from a high commission model that ranges from 10% to over 30% for some hotels [10]. - The ongoing regulatory scrutiny and the pushback from airlines suggest a growing tension between online travel agencies and traditional service providers, as airlines seek to reclaim pricing power and user data [11][13].