What's new from Ctrip

• Best travel company? That's Shanghai readers say Ctrip

  It's nice to be recognized, but we have a long way to go before we feel like we're where we want to be-which is everywhere, of course. Until we get there, however, we do like a little encouragement along the way, and we're thrilled that Shanghai's English-speaking community has named us their top choice for travel in China. For all That's "Best of Shanghai" picks, check out their Shanghai Urbanatomy site.

  But why listen to us? Listen to what That's Shanghai has to say: "Really, who else had a chance? This travel company is still waving the wand when it comes to being the go-to-point for English-speaking travelers in China. Their service is pretty damn efficient, and they even trust you to pay when you get the tickets in your hand."

• Ctrip Fare Alert: Making your travel wishes come true

  Ever spent hours giving yourself carpal tunnel searching online for that special cheap domestic China flight that you just know is out there somewhere? Entering the same data over and over on dozens of screens... only to find the perfect flight one day too late?

  Don't despair. Ctrip Fare Alert is here! Simply tell us where & when you want to fly and how much you want to pay. Fare Alert does the rest, scanning new deals daily, looking for a match. And as soon as we find your flight, we'll let you know!

  It's just like magic, except with the Internet, mobile phones and jet fuel. But otherwise, just like magic!

  Get started now!

• International flights have landed!

  That's right, now you can book flights to destinations worldwide with us and enjoy the same great savings and service you know from traveling China with Ctrip. We're rolling out our full international service with a selection of premier routes, and we'll be adding new ones in the months to come.
  
  Book flights online from Shanghai and Beijing to over 80 destinations worldwide.
  Book flights online from Hong Kong to over 36 destinations in China and 48 worldwide.
  
  If your desired destination can't yet be booked online, you can still get great Ctrip savings and service by using one of three easy options:
  
  •  Our award-winning call center: 400 619 9999 (Mainland China), 3610 6666 (Hong Kong) or (86 21) 3210 4669 (international), available from 7am to 11pm Beijing time.
  
  •  Our online chat service, available from 9am to 6pm Beijing time.
  
  •  Our fast and easy online request form. Fill it out and we'll respond with the best deals we have in about one hour (during working hours; early next day otherwise).

• Fly smart with Ctrip: Follow price trends and save

  Ticket prices vary from month to month, even from day to day, as you know - especially if you fly regularly. That's why we're creating online tools to help you find the cheapest times to fly.
  
  We're starting off with the Ctrip Trend Finder, which shows you annual price trends for popular routes.
  
  And we'll be rolling out our Deal Finder later this year, which will help you immediately find the cheapest time to fly within any given seven-day period.
  
  

  It's all part of our effort to bring you the most up-to-date and comprehensive information available so you can make the smart choice and save money.

• Ctrip and NativeEnergy: Fly green today for a better tomorrow

  Travel is about connections. Between people. Cultures. Businesses. And in our globalized world, we're all connected. Now we need to make a new connection, one between our actions and global warming. Enter NativeEnergy, Ctrip's partner in the fight against climate change.

  With Ctrip and NativeEnergy, you can now offset your travel-related CO2 emissions by supporting renewable energy projects every time you book a flight on Ctrip.com on our most popular domestic routes.

  "We're very excited to enable our customers the ability to offset their carbon footprint," said Ctrip CEO Min Fan. "This move is part of our drive to generate awareness for environmental issues, and this partnership is certainly a step in the right direction."

  "As a leader in the international voluntary carbon market, NativeEnergy is very excited to partner with Ctrip," says Tom Boucher, NativeEnergy President & CEO. "The climate crisis is a critical issue with a global impact."

  So travel with Ctrip-and NativeEnergy-and save more than money. For more Ctrip green initiatives, check out Ctrip Green Rewards, where you can use your Ctrip Points to help fund environmental projects in China.