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Company Profile

Et-China was founded in 2000 and began operating from its Guangzhou base as an online travel company in January 2000 after securing a strategic partnership with China Southern Airlines, now the largest airline in China.

In April 2003, Et-China established the e-JV, a joint venture with China Southern Airlines to be the exclusive provider of sales and services for all China Southern Airlines e-ticketing. This contract was initially for 5 years to April 2008 but in June 2007 was extended for an additional ten years to April 2018.

Between March 2006 and May 2007 Et-China subscribed for or acquired a total of 50.64 per cent. of GZL, one of the largest group leisure travel companies in South China. The remaining 49.36 per cent. is owned by Lingnan International Group; a Guangzhou government owned travel conglomerate, three other state-owned enterprises and senior management of GZL.

GZL was reincorporated from Guangzhou Travel Company which was established in 1980 by the Government of Guangzhou and has become one of the largest travel companies in South China for both outbound and domestic travel. It specialises in leisure tour services and is one of the largest leisure tour operators in China. GZL is the only regional travel company which has ever been awarded the prestigious "Famous Brand of China", and the sole travel company in China to receive the “The Outstanding Manager for Countrywide Customers Satisfaction” for Mr Hong Zheng, its Chairman and General Manager by the Chinese Central Government in 2005. In 2000, GZL was one of the first PRC travel companies formally to receive ISO9001 standard certification.

Et-china.com International Holdings Ltd operates or has an interest three distinct businesses/brands:

• ET-China: The core business engaged in air ticketing services
• EJV: The exclusive joint venture with China Southern Airlines
• GZL: A leading provider of domestic and overseas group travel packages in South China

To find out more about our businesses, see our Services section

ET-China was admitted to the AIM Market in London in July 2007.