What It Is
CNTravel (CN Travel Group) is a leading B2B hotel reservation wholesaler and online travel agency based in China, founded in 2000. The company operates as a wholesale intermediary providing hotel inventory and travel products to trade partners — including other OTAs, travel management companies, and travel agencies — through both online platforms and API connectivity. CNTravel is recognized as one of the largest hotel reservation wholesalers in Greater China.
Who It Serves and How Properties Connect
CNTravel primarily serves B2B partners: OTAs, TMCs, and travel agencies that access its hotel inventory programmatically via API. Hotels and property managers connect to CNTravel through its distribution partnerships, with direct contracting for properties in high-demand markets such as Hong Kong, Macau, and Southeast Asia. The platform also integrates with channel management systems and rate distribution tools like RateGain, enabling hotels to manage their CNTravel rates alongside other channels. CNTravel reports over 100,000 active B2B partners globally.
Specialty and Region
CNTravel is strongly focused on the Chinese outbound travel market and Greater China inbound demand, making it a strategic distribution channel for hotels that want to access Chinese travelers. Its specialization in Hong Kong, Macau, and Southeast Asian markets — combined with international hotel coverage — positions it as a key B2B channel for properties seeking exposure to the significant Chinese FIT and group travel segment.