Hoteliers unite against growing danger posed by computer hackers

SHANGHAI - Chinese and international hotel and travel groups have jointly founded a platform to fight against cyber risks, the China Hotel Association said last week.

The platform, the Security Response Center of China Hospitality Industry, is sponsored by the association and the China Hospitality Technology Alliance.

Hotels under Chinese and international brands, such as Huazhu, Jinjiang, New Century, IHG, Marriott, Four Seasons and Shangri-La as well as online travel agency Ctrip, have joined.