Tours4fun

Tours4fun
Type of site
 Travel Website
Available in English, Chinese, Spanish
Headquarters California, United States
Owner Ctrip
Founder(s) Kevin Du
Website www.tours4fun.com
Launched 2006 (2006)

Tours4fun is an online travel booking website where travelers can book vacation packages, hotels, cruises, tours and activities.[1][2] The company partners with local and international tour and travel suppliers worldwide. The website also offers an interactive travel companion forum, travelers reviews and photos.[3][4][5][6]

History

Tours4fun was founded in May 2006.[7][2][8] In December 2013, Chinese travel giant Ctrip purchased Tours4fun for more than $100 million in order to form the basis of its North American expansion.[9] In April 2014, Tours4fun started to offer cruises and in 2015, added the ability for customers to instantly book travel services.[10][11][12]

Pack for a Purpose

in December 2015, the company partnered with the non-profit organization Pack for a Purpose to promote ethical and responsible travel, and inform travelers of charity foundations near their destinations.[13]

References

  1. ↑ "Tours4Fun". Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem". Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  3. ↑ http://epodcastnetwork.com/tours4fun-the-most-affordableand-inclusive-travel-you-can-find/
  4. ↑ "Jan 7, 2014 Archives". Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  5. ↑ "Ctrip Goes on a Round the World Trip". 29 July 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  6. ↑ "Tours4fun Introduces New Exclusive In-Depth Tours". Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  7. ↑ http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tours4fun-celebrates-10-year-anniversary-with-10-day-sale-and-vr-contest-300319507.html/
  8. ↑ "Ctrip Goes on a Round the World Trip". CKGSB Knowledge. 2015-07-29. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
  9. ↑ "Ctrip Reportedly Invests Over $100 Million in Overseas Travel Platform ToursForFun". TechNode. 2014-01-07. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  10. ↑ http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120403005505/en/Cruise-Style-Vacation-Packages- Tours4Fun
  11. ↑ "Tours4Fun Adds Instant Booking With Rezdy Agreement". 19 January 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  12. ↑ http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/tours4fun-rolls-out-new-european-tour-packages-1217376.htm
  13. ↑ "Pack for a Purpose 2015 - Tours4Fun". Retrieved 4 July 2016.
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