Travel and hospitality
August 7, 2017
Marriott and Alibaba are taking on the Chinese travel market together. Image courtesy of Marriott International
By Staff reports
Hospitality group Marriott International and ecommerce giant Alibaba Group are launching a joint venture aimed at creating a seamless global travel experience for Chinese tourists.
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