Trip.com and Chope provide instant access to reserve over 3,000 dining choices in Singapore, Bangkok, Phuket, Jakarta, and Bali through Trip.com and Ctrip app.
Heaptalk, Jakarta — Trip.com Group, a global travel service provider headquartered in Shanghai, China, has reportedly tied a partnership with a Singapore-based restaurant reservation platform Chope to present dining reservations for Southeast Asian travelers.
Aimed at tech-savvy travelers, Trip.com and Chope provide instant access to explore and reserve numerous dining preferences through Trip.com and Ctrip app. In more detail, users will earn exclusive access to more than 3,000 prominent Chope restaurant partners spread in Singapore, Bangkok, Phuket, Jakarta, and Bali.
The Company conveyed that the collaboration through Trip.com Gourmet will delight food enthusiasts, promote local cuisines, and unlock hidden culinary treasures across the continent, as quoted by Technode Global (07/21).
“As travel continues to rebound, we want to ensure our travelers are served with the best restaurant recommendations. Together with Chope, we will bring together the best of both worlds – seamless travel services and a curated selection of remarkable restaurants. We want to inspire travelers to step off the beaten path, discover hidden culinary gems, and create lasting memories,” said a Trip.com spokesperson, cited by Technode Global.
Highlighting the local neighborhoods and hidden gems
In addition to the convenience and accessibility provided, both companies would also like to highlight the local neighborhoods and hidden gems that provide an unprecedented experience for each destination. This opportunity allows travelers to engage with lively cultures and extraordinary flavors of Southeast Asia cuisine.
“Tech-savvy travelers need an easier way to discover new cultures and culinary experiences. The potential for international exposure for restaurants has reached greater heights with a simple tap on the app, opening themselves,” said Vincent He, General Manager of Chope Shanghai, quoted by Technode Global.
Founded in 1999, Trip.com Group consists of several platforms, spanning Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar. The Company has been listed on NASDAQ the American stock market in 2003 and HKEX the Hong Kong stock exchange in 2021.
Since 2011, Chope operates in seven cities, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Phuket, Shanghai, Bali, and Jakarta. Having served over 100 million diners, the Company partners with more than 9,000 restaurants, such as Commonwealth Concepts, JUMBO Group, Soho Hospitality, Lost Heaven, Dining Concepts, Hospitality Management Asia, Ismaya Group, and The Union Group. Chope’s ecosystem consists of Alipay, Google, TripAdvisor, Meituan Dianping, DBS, and CapitaLand.
