Early Life
Ji Qi was born in China on October 1, 1966. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Rise to Success
Ji Qi's entrepreneurial journey began with the co-founding of Ctrip in 1999, China's first travel booking site. He later co-founded Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc., and in 2005, he launched the Hanting brand, now part of H World Group. The success of H World Group, operating over 12,000 hotels globally, has solidified Ji Qi's position in the hospitality sector.
Key Business Strategies
Ji Qi's business strategies involve leveraging technology and focusing on budget and mid-scale hotel segments. His early recognition of the potential impact of technology on businesses, as well as capital-based financing and the use of software, have been instrumental to his success.
Philanthropy
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