BANGKOK, Nov. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: TCOM) ("Trip.com Group", formerly known as Ctrip.com International Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTRP)) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Thailand Headlines Person of The Year 2019.
Ms Jessie Yang, General Manager of Trip.com Thailand, received the award from the organisers at a gala ceremony that was held yesterday at TRUE Icon Hall (ICONSIAM) in Bangkok.
Now into its 7th year, the Thailand Headlines Person of the Year Awards aim to recognize newsmakers and industry leaders who have made an impact in Thailand during the past year.
Ms Guo Rui, Chairman of Jury and Organizing Committee, Thailand Headlines Person of the Year Awards, said: "Tourism is one of the major contributors to Thailand's economy, and it is a key industry that accounts for about 20 per cent of our gross domestic product. As the largest online travel agency in Asia, Trip.com Group has contributed significantly to our economy and tourism sector - especially since 2014 when it established the Trip.com Thailand office to strengthen the promotion of international travel to this beautiful Land of Smiles.
"Through their commitment and hard work, Trip.com Thailand has created bonds and deepened the connection between Thailand and the world. Many tourists have also shared positive feedback on the cost-effective and seamless travel experiences via Trip.com's platforms.
"We are delighted to present the Thailand Headlines Person of the Year 2019 to Trip.com Group."
Ms Yang said: "My colleagues and I are honoured and humbled by this award, and we are thankful to the organisers for the recognition of our work. Going forward, we will continue to invest in our technology, products and customer service, and bring more people from different backgrounds and cultures together through international travel."
About Trip.com Group:
Trip.com Group is a leading one-stop travel service provider comprising of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar. Across its platforms, Trip.com Group enables local partners and travelers around the world to make informed and cost-effective bookings for travel products and services, through the aggregation of comprehensive travel-related information and resources, and an advanced transaction platform consisting of mobile apps, Internet websites and 24/7 customer service centers. Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003, Trip.com Group has become one of the best-known travel brands in the world, with the mission of 'making every trip the perfect trip'.
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