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Fliggy’s 2024 National Day Holiday Travel Report Shows Surge in Travel Bookings Amid Robust Growth

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HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fliggy, a leading online travel platform and wholly-owned subsidiary of Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA and HKEX: 9988), has released its 2024 National Day Holiday Travel Report, which reveals a significant increase in reservations for domestic four- and five-star hotels, tour packages, and car rentals compared to the same period last year. Outbound travel has shown robust growth, following a strong rebound last year, with bookings rising over 50% year-on-year and outbound hotel reservations rebounding to approximately 120% of 2019 levels.

Zhang Chen, Vice President of Fliggy, said, “Travelers are increasingly looking for unique experiences that offer great value. We are committed to enhancing our platform’s efficiency and expanding our marketing tools to help merchants provide innovative services that meet and exceed customer expectations.”

Affordability fuels demand for ‘value for money’

This year’s National Day holiday travel has been notably more affordable. Fliggy’s data indicates that average prices for domestic flights and hotel bookings have decreased by about 13% and 6%, respectively. For outbound travel, average flight prices have dropped by approximately 19%, while hotel rates decreased by around 3%.

Despite these cost reductions, travelers are prioritizing rich and high-quality experiences. Fliggy reports a nearly 40% year-on-year increase in bookings for domestic four- and five-star hotels during the holiday period. Reservations for travel packages—including flights, hotels, dining, and additional benefits—have also surged by nearly 40%. Outbound travel reflects this trend, with the average order value for vacation products significantly exceeding that of the same period in 2019. Local leisure activities, such as sea snorkeling and helicopter tours, have experienced a marked rise in average bookings compared to last year.

During this extended holiday period, both cruises—offering relaxed vacation experiences—and car rentals—known for their privacy and flexibility—have seen a notable surge in popularity. Fliggy reports an over 40% increase in domestic car rental bookings compared to the same period last year. International cruise bookings on Fliggy have surged by over 130% compared to 2019 in the month leading up to the holiday.

Longer and more expansive travel routes to uncover hidden gems

Tourists are increasingly eager to explore lesser-known destinations due to favorable weather and ample time for exploration. Fliggy’s data reveals that emerging destinations are leading the country in travel bookings, including Wulong in Chongqing, Tashkurghan Tajik in Xinjiang, Lingshui in Hainan, Kunyu in Xinjiang, Shennongjia in Hubei, Nujiang in Yunnan, Beitun in Xinjiang, Ali in Tibet, Yushu in Qinghai, and Pu’er in Yunnan – all celebrated for their stunning natural landscapes and high-quality travel experiences. While these hidden gems are gaining traction, major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Guangzhou remain top choices for travelers.

For outbound travel, destinations within a four-hour flight—such as Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong (SAR), South Korea, and Malaysia—are particularly appealing. Among the top 20 outbound destinations, longer flights exceeding eight hours make up half of the list, including Australia, the USA, France, Russia, and the UK. The fastest growth in tourism bookings was seen in countries like Nigeria, Zambia, Chile, Turkey, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Belgium.

Booming cultural tourism and island getaways

This year’s National Day holiday has seen growth in cultural and entertainment events across China, including concerts, music festivals, sports events, and anime conventions. In Beijing alone, there were 313 commercial performances totaling 1,580 shows. This vibrant arts scene has driven high demand for hotels and attractions nearby. Notable events included a concert by Eason Chan at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center and the WF2024 anime figure exhibition at the Shanghai New International Expo Center—both venues are among the top ten hotel booking districts in their respective cities on Fliggy.

Fliggy’s data also indicates strong interest in cultural theme tours during the holiday. Activities such as traditional Chinese clothing photography (Hanfu), experiences of Intangible Cultural Heritage, and immersive historical site tours have proven particularly popular. Island vacations emerged as a favored choice for outbound travel; among the top ten overseas experiences booked were island vacation packages to Malaysia, Thailand, and Jeju Island, accounting for more than half of the selections made.

About Fliggy

Fliggy is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA and HKEX: 9988 (HKD Counter) and 89988 (RMB Counter)), and is one of the leading online travel platforms in China. Fliggy places a strong emphasis on innovation in its products and services, catering to the increasingly personalized and diversified needs of consumers in both China and overseas markets.

Leveraging Fliggy’s advantage as part of the Alibaba ecosystem, merchants can benefit from the vast user base within the Group. Fliggy also collaborates with partners through a full-service management format, helping more merchants, especially small and medium-sized ones, easily and efficiently share opportunities enabled by digitalization.

Fliggy’s long-term strategy is to promote the digital transformation of the tourism industry, using an open platform and mechanisms to help the industry make better use of digital business infrastructure for their operations.

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Space tech firm XDLINX Space Labs raises $7 million in seed round led by Ashish Kacholia with additional backing from E2MC and Mana Ventures

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The company aims at accelerating development of ready to launch satellite platforms for Global Space Missions

HYDERABAD, India, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — XDLINX Space Labs, a prominent player in India’s space technology industry, has announced the successful completion of a $7 million seed funding round. The round was led by Ashish Kacholia of Lucky Investments with additional backing from E2MC, Mana Ventures, and a prominent family office. This funding will accelerate XDLINX’s mission to revolutionize satellite technology and push the boundaries of space exploration through innovation and cost-effective solutions.

Founded in 2022 in Hyderabad, XDLINX Space Labs began with a bold vision to redefine space missions and make innovative satellite technology accessible to a broader range of clients. The company’s first major milestone came with the successful launch of JANUS-1, a software-defined 6U Nanosat to demonstrate multi-tenancy payload capabilities, developed in a record time of just 10 months and launched aboard ISRO’s SSLV-D2 rocket on February 10, 2023 which brought down the cost and time to space significantly, compared to other traditional satellite.

Rupesh Gandupalli, CEO & Co-Founder, XDLINX Space Labs, said, “We are thrilled and excited to announce the funding which will help us to accelerate the manufacturing of next-generation payloads for defence and commercial missions like E-band communications, Optical and RF intelligence to building space heritage, operationalization of satellite bus platforms and expand our global presence in the US and UK. We envision a future where space becomes more accessible by building cost-effective satellites using 75% indigenous subsystems. We look forward to contributing to India’s growing role in global space race.”

The company is currently preparing for the launch of its next major project, Elevation-1, which will feature the world’s first miniaturized space-grade E-band payload, developed and scheduled to launch aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-12 mission. Elevation-1 is the first commercial mission designed to demonstrate E-band communications with digital modulation, and the company owning a defined long-term roadmap of achieving data rates exceeding 10 Gbps.

Additionally, XDLINX Space Labs is developing the 150KG class satellite hosting Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Multi-Spectral optical sensors together using XDSAT-M600 platform for its customer scheduled to be launched in Q3-2025. Further expanding its innovative portfolio, the company is in final discussions with their customers building and launching a sub-meter multi-spectral imagery satellite constellation. The company has also signed MOUs with leading space companies laying the groundwork for continued collaboration and development.

About XDLINX Space Labs

XDLINX Space Labs is an end-to-end small satellite mission-as-a-service provider for complete mission requirements- from design, supply chain, build, integration, and space qualify to mission operations. The company offers spacecraft Platforms and Payload technology for Global Commercial and Defence ISR Space Missions, focusing on helping various nations build their Sovereign space capabilities, offer a full stack ISR capabilities both optical and signal intelligence. XDLINX offers fully configured satellites with payloads for Global intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

With a team that has been instrumental in the successful launch of over 400 satellites in their past work tenure, XDLINX Space Labs is reshaping how satellites are designed, built, and launched, creating new possibilities for space missions worldwide.

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Truecaller receives a two-letter upgrade in ISS ESG-rating and has been granted “Prime” status

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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), has on the 24th of September awarded Truecaller’s ESG rating a two-letter upgrade from D+ to C+, thereby granting Truecaller “Prime” status which is given to companies with an ESG performance well above the sector average. Truecaller received a Decile Rank of 1 which places Truecaller among the top performers in the software and diversified IT services sector in ISS ESG-ratings.

“I am happy that our ESG-strategy and our structured sustainability work have been recognized by an external party. We have made many improvements during the last years both when it comes to new initiatives and increased transparency” comments  Odd Bolin, CFO of Truecaller.

Learn more about Truecaller’s ESG-work and commitments at https://corporate.truecaller.com/sustainability/sustainability-at-truecaller

For more information, please contact:

Andreas Frid, Head of IR & Communication
+46 705 29 08 00
andreas.frid@truecaller.com

About Truecaller:

Truecaller (TRUE B) is the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication. We enable safe and relevant conversations between people and make it efficient for businesses to connect with consumers. Fraud and unwanted communication are endemic to digital economies. especially in emerging markets. We are on a mission to build trust in communication. Truecaller is an essential part of everyday communication for more than 420 million active users, with more than a billion downloads since launch and around 50 billion unwanted calls identified and blocked in 2023. Headquartered in Stockholm. since 2009. we are a co-founder led. entrepreneurial company. with a highly experienced management team. Truecaller is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 8 October 2021. For more information. please visit corporate.truecaller.com

About ISS ESG:  

ISS ESG (Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.), is an ESG rating institute which helps investors develop and integrate sustainable growth policies and practices, engage in responsible investment, and monitor the practices of portfolio companies through screening solutions. The assessment of a company’s environmental, economic and social performance as part of the Annual Corporate Rating is based on approximately 100 industry-specific indicators on a broad range of ESG as well as sector-specific factors. Read more: https://www.issgovernance.com/esg/ratings/

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Dozuki and TWI Institute Announce Partnership to Enhance Manufacturing Workforce Training and Development

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dozuki, the leading manufacturing Connected Worker Platform, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the TWI Institute, a global leader in Training Within Industry (TWI) methodologies. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the way manufacturers and industrial companies develop and train their frontline workers, bringing together the proven training methods of TWI Institute with the advanced Dozuki digital platform.

Together, we are creating a standardized, scalable solution for companies to develop and retain a skilled workforce.

This partnership leverages the strengths of both organizations to create a comprehensive solution for workforce development, addressing the pressing challenges faced by manufacturers in upskilling their employees. With the TWI Job Instruction (JI) methodology and the Dozuki digital platform, companies can now implement standardized digital training programs that ensure efficiency, quality, and safety across their operations.

Patrick Graupp, Owner and Senior Master Trainer for the TWI Institute, shared his excitement about the partnership:

“At the heart of TWI is the Job Instruction method, which has been proven for decades to help companies develop a skilled and stable workforce. Partnering with Dozuki allows us to combine our time-tested training methodology with cutting-edge technology, giving companies the tools they need to not only train their workers but also track progress and continuously improve performance.”

The Dozuki platform provides seamless support for the TWI Job Instruction Breakdown (JIB), enabling manufacturers to digitize and manage training procedures, creating a streamlined path from awareness to mastery. By integrating TWI methodology into Dozuki, companies gain the added benefits of document control, ensuring that all training documentation is tracked with full revision control and audit trails. This feature is particularly valuable for TWI Certified Trainers, who can now ensure their materials are always up-to-date and accessible.

The partnership also delivers tangible business results:

Training Time: Companies have seen a 78% reduction in training time, accelerating the onboarding process and getting workers up to speed faster.Productivity: A 45% increase in productivity has been achieved, driving more efficient operations and better use of resources.Safety: In manufacturing, the partnership has contributed to reducing OSHA incidents by as much as 70%, fostering a safer work environment.Turnover: Employee turnover has been reduced by 23%, helping companies retain skilled workers and reduce the costs associated with high turnover rates.

Early adopters of this integrated solution have reported significant improvements:

75% reduction in time-to-competency for new hires40% increase in overall productivityUp to 65% decrease in quality-related issues20% improvement in employee retention rates

Jerry Dolinsky, CEO of Dozuki, highlighted the value this partnership brings to the industry: 

“Our collaboration with TWI Institute is a game-changer for manufacturing workforce development. By aligning our digital platform with their proven training methods, we can help companies address some of their biggest challenges — reducing training time, increasing productivity, and improving safety outcomes. Together, we are creating a standardized, scalable solution for companies to develop and retain a skilled workforce.”

The partnership addresses key issues that manufacturers face today, such as high turnover, inconsistent quality, and rising safety concerns. By implementing the combined solution of hands-on TWI training and digital management tools in Dozuki, companies can ensure that their workers are not only trained efficiently but are also empowered to continuously improve their performance.

About Dozuki:

Dozuki is a connected factory worker platform designed to help manufacturers streamline documentation, training, and upskilling for their frontline teams. With an intuitive interface for creating digital knowledge, assessments, and real-time training tracking, Dozuki helps workers move from process awareness to mastery, ensuring high standards of productivity and safety.

About TWI Institute:

The TWI Institute is the global leader in training within industry (TWI) programs, which help organizations improve their workforce skills, safety, and productivity through proven, hands-on training methodologies. With a global network of trainers and decades of experience, the TWI Institute has transformed operations for manufacturers, healthcare organizations, and service industries worldwide.

For more information about Dozuki and TWI Institute, please visit www.dozuki.com/twi

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