Travelzoo Local Deals makes foray into China

GLOBAL Internet company Travelzoo Asia Pacific has launched its Local Deals series in China, following its successful entry into Australia, Hong Kong and Japan last year which generated over US$11.6 million in sales.

The service extends Travelzoo’s offerings in China and brings more quality lifestyle and entertainment deals that are relevant to the market. The first trial by China’s Travelzoo Local Deals, known as Travelzoo Lv You Zu in the market, was a success. The deal, which featured a deluxe two-night stay at the Les Suites Orient, Bund Shanghai hotel for US$236, garnered 800 buyers in four days.

Jason Yap, CEO for Travelzoo Asia Pacific, said: “Our ongoing expansion comes at an opportune time. Chinese consumers are more eager to find quality and value-for-money offerings from trusted sources.”

Vivian Hong, president of Travelzoo Lv You Zu, added that Travelzoo’s global network would provide the Chinese arm of Local Deals “a unique advantage to offer the best deals from quality merchants worldwide”.

Sourced: TTG Asia