Food experiences platform Eatwith partners with five Chinese travel providers

Travelers that use any of China’s five largest online travel sites now have direct access to book food experiences offered by Eatwith in cities around the globe.

Eatwith has listings from 25,000 local hosts in more than 130 countries that provide culinary experiences such as a meals in their homes, food tours and cooking classes.

The experiences are now bookable on Ctrip, Qyer, Tongcheng, Meituan-Dianping and Mafengwo.

“Eighty-six percent of Chinese travelers would like to have a food experience at a local’s home during their trip abroad. The partnerships will provide travelers across Europe and around the world with a variety of immersive food experiences that authentically enable them to live like a local,” says Jean-Michel Petit, Eatwith co-founder and CEO.

“In Europe, social dining is so popular nowadays, we are very excited to work with Eatwith to introduce authentic travel experiences to Chinese tourists,” says Zhang Yuan, product manager of Ctrip’s Virtual Tour Manager.

“Both of us agree that the most unforgettable travel experience is meeting local people by sharing a moment with them. It is a perfect way for Chinese tourists to discover real local culture.”