Tongcheng Travel's Acquisition Pace Could Slow -- Market Talk

Dow Jones01-22

0501 GMT - Tongcheng Travel is likely to slow its acquisitions this year after completing several buys in 2025, Citi analysts Brian Gong and Alicia Yap say in a note. The Chinese travel company could focus on buying light assets that have clear synergy with its online travel agency business, they say. Expansion into lower-tier cities, a recovery in the hotel average daily rate, and the outbound travel segment could then boost Tongcheng's hotel revenue growth and margins, they add. Despite Tongcheng's recent share-price decline, the company is unlikely to be weighed by the regulatory probe into major shareholder Trip.com Group, as its operations are relatively independent, the analysts add. Citi maintains its buy rating and HK$28.00 target. Shares are down 1.8% at HK$23.18. (megan.cheah@wsj.com)

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