Ctrip Announces Shareholder Resolutions Adopted at 2007 Annual General Meeting

SHANGHAI, China, June 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ctrip.com International, Ltd. , a leading travel service provider of hotel accommodations, airline tickets and packaged tours in China, announced shareholder resolutions adopted at its annual general meeting of shareholders held in Shanghai today.

Ctrip's shareholders approved the following resolutions proposed by the Company:

1. Distribution of 30% of the Company's net income for 2007 (as determined in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States and reported in the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ending December 31, 2007) to the shareholders of the Company as dividends, subject to determination of the record date by Ctrip's Board of Directors.

2. Adoption of the Company's 2007 Share Incentive Plan, under which subject to other provisions of the plan, the maximum aggregate number of Shares (capitalized terms herein will have the meanings defined in the plan unless stated otherwise) which may be issued pursuant to all Awards (including Incentive Share Options) is one (1) million Shares as of the first business day of 2007, plus an annual increase of one (1) million Shares to be added on the first business day of each calendar year beginning in 2008.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expect," "anticipate," "future," "intend," "plan," "believe" "estimate," and "confident" and similar statements. Among other things, quotations from management and Business Outlook section in this press release, as well as Ctrip's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Ctrip may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 20-F and 6-K, etc., in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Ctrip's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, a slow-down of economic growth, declines or disruptions in the travel industry, volatility in the trading price of Ctrip's ADSs, Ctrip's reliance on the relationships with travel suppliers and strategic alliances, failure to further increase brand recognition to obtain new business partners and consumers, failure to attract, train and retain key individuals and employees, failure to compete against new and existing competitors, Ctrip's limited operating history, fluctuations in quarterly operating results, damage to infrastructure and technology, loss of services of key executives, PRC laws and regulations governing internet content providers in China and other risks outlined in Ctrip's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F and other filings. Ctrip does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

About Ctrip.com International, Ltd.

Ctrip.com International, Ltd. is a leading travel service provider of hotel accommodations, airline tickets and packaged-tours in China. Ctrip aggregates information on hotels and flights and enables customers to make informed and cost-effective hotel and flight bookings. Ctrip targets primarily business and leisure travelers in China who do not travel in group. These travelers form a traditionally under-served yet fast-growing segment of the China travel industry. Since its inception in 1999, Ctrip has experienced substantial growth and become one of the best-known travel brands in China.

For Further Information Tracy Cui Ctrip.com International, Ltd. Tel: +86-21-3406-4880 X 12216 Email: jrcui@ctrip.com

Ctrip.com International, Ltd.

CONTACT: Tracy Cui of Ctrip.com International, Ltd., +86-21-3406-4880 X
12216, or jrcui@ctrip.com

TripAdvisor Unveils Traveler Network, for Faster, More Personal PlanningFirst Social Networking Tool that Combines 20 Million Monthly Visitors, 6 Million Members and 10 Million Travel Reviews and Opinions

NEEDHAM, Mass., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor(R), the world's largest travel community, today announced it has launched a traveler network (http://www.tripadvisor.com/network) that allows its 20 million monthly visitors to quickly tap into their most valued resources, their friends, to help them plan their travel more efficiently. TripAdvisor also announced today that it now features 10 million reviews and opinions, up from 5 million one year ago.

"With 6 million members, you'll be amazed how many people you know are already on TripAdvisor and you'll be even more surprised by all the places they've been and the knowledge they can share," said Christine Petersen, senior vice president of marketing for TripAdvisor. "We think we've created a category killer with our traveler network. By turning our model on its head and focusing on the community behind the content, we've created a social network with a purpose."

Research has shown that consumers rely most on other consumers for travel advice*, especially people they know best.** TripAdvisor's traveler network allows you to quickly uncover a network of travel experts that you already know and that know you, and base your travel decisions on the opinions of those who share your travel tastes. It's designed to save you time by helping you prioritize from among TripAdvisor's more than 10 million reviews and opinions based on relevance to you.

"If you think about it," remarks Stephen Kaufer, CEO of TripAdvisor, "wherever you are thinking of going on vacation ... one of your friends probably has been there, recently. The trick to getting that great tip from a friend, is knowing which friend to ask. TripAdvisor's new social networking features lets real-world friends connect and share those wonderful nuggets of advice, without resorting to spamming everyone you know with a generic 'help me plan my trip to Barcelona' email."

How to get started -- It's easy. You don't have to create it, just tap into it.

-- Go to http://www.tripadvisor.com/network and login or register. -- Create your travel map to show others where you have been. -- Check your email address books, connect with people you know who are members, and invite those who have great travel stories to share. -- Now, as you browse the site, researching your next travel destinations, you will see who in your traveler network has already been to the places you're researching and what they did while they were there. -- You can easily connect with people in your traveler network through private messaging, either from your member profile or throughout tripadvisor.com(TM).

TripAdvisor's traveler network will be available on TripAdvisor's international domains later this year.

About TripAdvisor Media Network

TripAdvisor(R) Media Network, operated by TripAdvisor, LLC, attracts more than 24 million monthly visitors (source: comScore Media Metrix, Digital Calculator Report, March 2007) across eight popular travel brands, TripAdvisor(R) sites, bookingbuddy.com (TM), cruisecritic.com(TM), independenttraveler.com(TM), seatguru.com(R), smartertravel.com(TM), travel- library.com(TM) and travelpod.com(TM). TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 20 million monthly visitors, six million registered members and 10 million reviews and opinions. Featuring real advice from real travelers, TripAdvisor-branded sites cover 260,000+ hotels and attractions and operate in the U.S. (http://www.tripadvisor.com/), the U.K. (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/), France (http://www.tripadvisor.fr/) and Germany (http://www.tripadvisor.de/). TripAdvisor(R) Media Network provides travel suppliers with graphical advertising opportunities and a cost-per-click marketing platform. Collectively, the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network have won hundreds of awards and accolades from press and industry, worldwide. TripAdvisor and the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network are operating companies of Expedia, Inc. .

TripAdvisor, TripAdvisor.com, bookingbuddy.com, cruisecritic.com, independenttraveler.com, seatguru.com, smartertravel.com, travel-library.com and travelpod.com are either trademarks or registered trademarks of TripAdvisor, LLC, in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

*Forrester Research, Oct. 2006

**TripAdvisor Travel Trends survey, Oct. 2005

TripAdvisor

CONTACT: Consumer, Brooke Ferencsik, +1-781-444-1113 x275,
brooke@tripadvisor.com; or Trade-Business, Brian Payea +1-781-444-1113 x388,
bpayea@tripadvisor.com, both of TripAdvisor

Web site: http://www.tripadvisor.com/
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/
http://www.tripadvisor.fr/
http://www.tripadvisor.de/

TripAdvisor Now Features 10 Million Reviews and OpinionsWorld's Largest Travel Community Gets Even Bigger, Doubling Content in 12 Months

NEEDHAM, Mass., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor(R), the world's largest travel community, today announced it now features more than 10 million reviews and opinions, doubling its content in one year. TripAdvisor also announced separately today it has launched a traveler network, for faster and more personal planning.

"TripAdvisor.com had a great growth year," said Stephen Kaufer, CEO of TripAdvisor, "Our depth and breadth of content and community is an incredibly powerful combination, and secures our position as the de facto leader in both user-generated content and community within the travel industry."

About TripAdvisor Media Network

TripAdvisor(R) Media Network, operated by TripAdvisor, LLC, attracts more than 24 million monthly visitors (source: comScore Media Metrix, Digital Calculator Report, March 2007) across eight popular travel brands, TripAdvisor(R) sites, bookingbuddy.com (TM), cruisecritic.com(TM), independenttraveler.com(TM), seatguru.com(R), smartertravel.com(TM), travel- library.com(TM) and travelpod.com(TM). TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 20 million monthly visitors, six million registered members and 10 million reviews and opinions. Featuring real advice from real travelers, TripAdvisor-branded sites cover 260,000+ hotels and attractions and operate in the U.S. (http://www.tripadvisor.com/), the U.K. (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/), France (http://www.tripadvisor.fr/) and Germany (http://www.tripadvisor.de/). TripAdvisor(R) Media Network provides travel suppliers with graphical advertising opportunities and a cost-per-click marketing platform. Collectively, the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network have won hundreds of awards and accolades from press and industry, worldwide. TripAdvisor and the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network are operating companies of Expedia, Inc. .

TripAdvisor, TripAdvisor.com, bookingbuddy.com, cruisecritic.com, independenttraveler.com, seatguru.com, smartertravel.com, travel-library.com and travelpod.com are either trademarks or registered trademarks of TripAdvisor, LLC, in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

TripAdvisor

CONTACT: Consumer, Brooke Ferencsik, +1-781-444-1113 x275,
brooke@tripadvisor.com; or Trade/Business, Brian Payea +1-781-444-1113 x388,
bpayea@tripadvisor.com, both of TripAdvisor

Web site: http://www.tripadvisor.com/
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/
http://www.tripadvisor.fr/
http://www.tripadvisor.de/

Zap2it Honors 20th Century Fox Television with Interactive Break-Through Award at Promax/BDA Conference

NEW YORK, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Zap2it recognized 20th Century Fox Television for outstanding interactive program promotion at the Promax/BDA 2007 Promotion and Marketing Awards in New York tonight. The online entertainment network selected Fox as the recipient of its Interactive Break- Through Award for their "Robin Sparkles & MySpace" work developed in support of "How I Met Your Mother."

The winning submission by the show's producers hinged on an 80's era music video entitled "Let's Go to the Mall." The video was integrated into the "Slap Bet" episode of the show and utilized as a device to reveal the embarrassing past of a key character. Viewers were directed online to a faux MySpace fan page where they could watch the entire video, learn more about the artist and sign up as friends.

The video was streamed nearly 300,000 times in the week following its on-air mention and featured extensively on sharing sites, TV sites, and blogs across the web. Most importantly, "How I Met Your Mother" enjoyed a ratings lift the week after the "Robin Sparkles & MySpace" promotion bowed becoming CBS's number one show with viewers under 35.

Zap2it is the leading online entertainment network reaching more than 3 million influential TV and movie fans each month with flagship site (http://www.zap2it.com/) and the more than 300 affiliate web sites carrying Zap2it's new TV listings, movie show times and exclusive entertainment coverage.

The Zap2it Interactive Break-Through Award was developed to recognize the best of the best work at Promax across the Online Advertising, Interactive Promotions and Websites categories. Key criteria in the evaluation process include the innovative use of online media, measurable audience engagement and effectiveness in driving tune-in.

"The brilliant use of social networking and video sharing sites by the show's producers to build community around Robin Sparkles and jumpstart the viral spread of her 'Let's Go to the Mall' music video demonstrates a noteworthy break-through in interactive promotion," said Rebecca Baldwin, General Manager, Zap2it.com.

"Our studio and producers are always experimenting with innovative ways to use new media to engage our fans and extend our properties into the digital space," said Steven Melnick, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Twentieth Century Fox Television. "Robin Sparkles was the ideal marriage of great creative execution by the producers and a marketing application that empowered our fan base to advocate across the web for this critically acclaimed series they love."

About Zap2it

Zap2it is the online entertainment destination for TV and movie fans who want to stay connected to popular shows, films, events, celebrities and to other fans. The Zap2it.com flagship site and extensive network of newspaper and media affiliate partners covering top DMAs provides advertisers deep reach among an influential and engaged audience. Zap2it is produced by Tribune Media Services, a division of Tribune Company . For more information, visit http://zap2it.com/mediakit.

Tribune Media Services' Entertainment Products division is a leading provider of print, online and on-screen entertainment listings and editorial information to newspapers and online media, cable and satellite operators, and consumer electronics companies. For more information about TMS and its products and services, visit http://tms.tribune.com/.

20th Century Fox Television, a division of News Corp, is a leading supplier of entertainment programming domestically and around the world.

CONTACT: Mark Yamada Marketing Manager Zap2it.com Office: 310.452.6020 Cell: 310.804.0372 Email: myamada@zap2it.com

Zap2it

CONTACT: Mark Yamada, Marketing Manager of Zap2it.com,
Office: +1-310-452-6020, Cell: +1-310-804-0372, myamada@zap2it.com

Web site: http://www.zap2it.com/

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