Qwen expands travel push with 100-plus partners ahead of May holiday
Li Bin said AI could reshape distribution channels in the travel industry, traditionally dominated by online travel agencies like Ctrip and Booking.com.
Li Bin said AI could reshape distribution channels in the travel industry, traditionally dominated by online travel agencies like Ctrip and Booking.com.

On April 23, Qwen announced it is opening its “AI tasking” capability to third-party services, with China Eastern Airlines becoming its first integration partner.

It will appear first in its standalone app before expanding into a broader range of services across the company’s ecosystem, according to the tech giant.
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The launch comes weeks after Qwen’s earlier G1 model captured more than 70% of China’s online AI glasses segment in its first week on sale, market data show.

The rollout addresses a common limitation in existing AI assistants, which often output tables in text form or require pre-set templates, leaving users to manually transfer results into spreadsheet software.

The company said large-scale commercial deployment of the Zhenwu PPU reflects validation in complex real-world workloads, underscoring its stability and scalability in demanding AI environments.
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The body will coordinate core technology strategy across Alibaba’s businesses as AI becomes increasingly embedded in cloud computing, e-commerce and enterprise services.

Traditionally, analyzing a company’s earnings required expensive terminals or often scattered, outdated reports—barriers Qwen hopes to remove.

The AI ride-hailing function, launched on March 23, allows users to request rides through natural conversation rather than navigating multiple booking screens.

Combined, the two rounds now give Qwen users access to discounts, instant coupons, hotel breakfast packages and late checkout benefits, with savings reaching as much as 300 yuan ($44) per booking.