Unveiling 2016 as the Thrilling Year of Redefining Journeys
In 2016, Trip.com Group, previously known as Ctrip, made significant strides in the travel industry, but specific details about travel experiences offered during that year are scant in search results. However, the company's broader travel offerings and international expansion became more prominent after 2017–2018.
Despite the lack of detailed information, it is known that the company offered unique and immersive travel experiences. For instance, in 2016, they organised a trip to Tuscany, Italy, where guests learned how to harvest olives in a picturesque orchard.
The company also ventured to Cuba, one of the first to do so after President Obama's diplomatic trip, which lessened many travel and flight restrictions. Guests on the Cuba trip loved their experience, visiting organic tobacco farms, learning to roll Cuban cigars, exploring Old Havana, sipping mojitos, and meeting young entrepreneurs.
Moreover, the company offered private travel experiences that could be custom-made for groups, as seen in some of their most beloved trips in 2016. For example, a Pacific Northwest excursion took travellers to Orcas Island, a hidden gem and a magical place where they dove into the blue waters, toured family-owned organic farms, and tasted locally-harvested shellfish right from the bay.
The company's catalog also offers opportunities to join future trips. Interested parties can contact the company to discuss creating their own private travel experience.
In addition to organising trips, Trip.com Group also featured interviews with renowned chefs. Chef Stephen Gillanders, the executive Chef and Partner at Intro in Chicago, and Chef Jean Joho, a native of Alsace, France, were both interviewed by the company. The interviews, which provide insights into their extensive travels and culinary expertise, are available to read on the company's website.
The company's Journal, a platform for sharing travel experiences and tips, also featured posts about Cuba, including how to tame Cuban rum, whetting one's appetite for Cuba, and the top 5 tastes of Cuba. Similarly, a post about Orcas Island, titled "Orcas Island: Seafood in a Pacific Northwest Paradise", shared photos and details of a seafood-rich adventure on the island, part of the San Juan archipelago off the coast of Washington state.
While specific details about the travel experiences offered by Trip.com Group in 2016 may be hard to find, it is clear that the company was committed to providing unique, immersive, and memorable travel experiences for its customers. For a more comprehensive look into the company's travel offerings from 2016, additional sources or direct company archives, brochures, or press releases from that year would be needed.
- Trip.com Group offered unique and immersive travel experiences in 2016, such as a trip to Tuscany, Italy, where guests learned how to harvest olives in a private orchard.
- The company also ventured to Cuba, with guests visiting organic tobacco farms, learning to roll Cuban cigars, and exploring Old Havana, making their experience memorable.
- In addition to group trips, the company provided custom-made private travel experiences, like the Pacific Northwest excursion, which included diving in blue waters, touring family-owned organic farms, and tasting locally-harvested shellfish.
- Interested parties can contact the company to discuss creating their own private travel experience, perhaps even joining future trips.
- Alongside organising trips, Trip.com Group interviewed renowned chefs, such as Chef Stephen Gillanders and Chef Jean Joho, and their insights into extensive travels and culinary expertise are available on the company's website.
- The company's Journal, a platform for sharing travel experiences and tips, also featured posts about Cuba and Orcas Island, highlighting their food-and-drink cultures and unique adventures.
