Tours4fun

Tours4fun is an online travel booking website where travelers can book vacation packages, hotels, cruises, tours and activities.[1][2] The company partners with local and international tour and travel suppliers worldwide. The website also offers an interactive travel companion forum, travelers reviews and photos.[3][4][5][6]

Tours4fun
Type of site
Travel Website
Available inEnglish, Chinese, Spanish
HeadquartersCalifornia, United States
OwnerCtrip
Founder(s)Kevin Du
URLwww.tours4fun.com
Launched2006 (2006)

History

Tours4fun was founded in May 2006.[7][2][8] In December 2013, Chinese travel giant Ctrip purchased Tours4fun for more than $100 million in order to form the basis of its North American expansion.[9] In April 2014, Tours4fun started to offer cruises and in 2015, added the ability for customers to instantly book travel services.[10][11][12]

Pack for a Purpose

In December 2015, the company partnered with the non-profit organization Pack for a Purpose to promote ethical and responsible travel, and inform travelers of charity foundations near their destinations.[13]

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References
  1. "Tours4Fun". Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  2. "Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem". Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  3. http://epodcastnetwork.com/tours4fun-the-most-affordableand-inclusive-travel-you-can-find/
  4. "Jan 7, 2014 Archives". Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  5. "Ctrip Goes on a Round the World Trip". 29 July 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  6. "Tours4fun Introduces New Exclusive In-Depth Tours". Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  7. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tours4fun-celebrates-10-year-anniversary-with-10-day-sale-and-vr-contest-300319507.html/
  8. "Ctrip Goes on a Round the World Trip". CKGSB Knowledge. 2015-07-29. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
  9. "Ctrip Reportedly Invests Over $100 Million in Overseas Travel Platform ToursForFun". TechNode. 2014-01-07. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
  10. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120403005505/en/Cruise-Style-Vacation-Packages- Tours4Fun
  11. "Tours4Fun Adds Instant Booking With Rezdy Agreement". 19 January 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  12. http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/tours4fun-rolls-out-new-european-tour-packages-1217376.htm
  13. "Pack for a Purpose 2015 - Tours4Fun". Retrieved 4 July 2016.
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