January 5, 2025, Guangzhou Shangri-La Hotel
The HeyTrip 2025 Annual Celebration, themed "18 Years Old, We Are in Our Prime – Loving Togetherness, Playing Amazingly," was held grandly at the Shangri-La Hotel in Guangzhou.
This celebration marked HeyTrip’s 18th-anniversary milestone, serving as both a coming-of-age ceremony and a heartfelt gathering filled with gratitude and forward-looking aspirations. HeyTrip members from around the world united to witness this glorious milestone, sharing youthful enthusiasm and celebrating the honor of growth!
18 Years: From Encounters to Creations
HeyTrip brought us together, blooming youth and courageously chasing the light. Together, we have grown, accumulating the wisdom of time and breaking personal boundaries. At 18, we celebrate HeyTrip’s coming-of-age ceremony. Now, we embark on a new journey, joining hands to create a brighter and more dazzling future!
Since its founding in 2007, HeyTrip has undergone multiple brand evolutions and transformative developments, growing from a fledgling concept to a widely recognized industry brand. Over the years, we have remained true to our mission, continually innovating and adapting to market changes and upgraded demands, achieving repeated breakthroughs and transformations.
In his keynote speech, HeyTrip Founder and CEO, Mr. Huang Lihuan, highlighted that 2024 was a year of steady progress for HeyTrip. We deepened our focus on the B2B travel market, concentrating on hotels, car rentals, air tickets, and attraction tickets, steadily advancing business optimization and enhancement. 2024 also marked the second year of implementing our globalization and multi-category strategy. With prominent appearances at ITB, ATM, and WTM, and brand promotion events such as "Hey Hotels, Trip Together" in Tokyo and Bangkok, HeyTrip continues to strengthen its global service connections and partnership depth.
This year, HeyTrip not only achieved new business breakthroughs but also demonstrated its responsibility and mission as an industry leader. Staying true to "doing the right thing," we continuously create value for industry development and client success through efficient and professional services.
At the same time, HeyTrip emphasizes the power of the team and deeply cares for its employees. We plan to establish the HeyTrip Care Fund, taking practical actions to support every HeyTrip member and their families. This warmth embodies corporate responsibility and serves as the driving force for every employee to forge ahead, injecting profound significance and possibilities into HeyTrip's future.
Salute to HeyTrip's Fighters
Every HeyTrip achievement is inseparable from outstanding individuals and teams. From new energy to seasoned dedication, they build strength with hard work and perseverance and create value with professionalism and wisdom. This year, we recognized individuals who ignited morale, leaders who fostered team growth, and exceptional teams that played crucial roles in innovation breakthroughs, cost optimization, and advancing globalization strategies.
These shining names carry the youth and dreams of HeyTrip, providing an endless stream of motivation for future development. They are the indispensable pillars of HeyTrip, writing extraordinary chapters with their actions.
Celebrating HeyTrip’s Coming of Age
We interviewed 11 colleagues, both new and seasoned, to share their stories with HeyTrip. From youthful beginnings to today's maturity and growth, these stories are unique memories for HeyTrip members. They illustrate that these 18 youthful years belong not only to the company but also to everyone striving and chasing dreams here.
"The happiest moment is when the team completes a seemingly impossible project, exceeding expectations. That sense of accomplishment makes it all worthwhile."
"The biggest challenge was overcoming business bottlenecks. The team's collaboration and the company's support taught me how to grow under pressure."
When asked what kept them going, almost everyone mentioned, "The atmosphere at HeyTrip is special. There's a sense of belonging and warmth here – it’s more than work; it feels like home."
18 Years Old, Setting Sail
To the melody of HeyTrip's anthem, "Loving Togetherness, Playing Amazingly," HeyTrip Founder and CEO, Mr. Huang Lihuan, and the team cut the celebration cake symbolizing growth and the future. This honored 18 years of striving and confidently declared the start of a new journey. At 18, HeyTrip stands at a new starting point, igniting a new chapter with youthful enthusiasm and accumulated strength!
A Time for HeyTrip Members to Gather
On the creative and talented stage of the annual gala, HeyTrip members ignited the atmosphere with their creativity and passion. Every performance showcased the energy and enthusiasm of HeyTrip, from heartfelt songs to dynamic dance medleys, humorous skits to imaginative theatrical dances, adding endless excitement and emotion to the celebration.
At the end of the gala, all HeyTrip members danced to the rhythmic beats. Flashing lights illuminated youthful smiles, releasing enthusiasm and energy to the fullest, bringing the celebration of HeyTrip’s 18th anniversary to a fiery conclusion!
Luck and Surprises at the Raffle
The raffle was filled with grand prizes and surprises, with 125 prizes spanning over 10 categories. From high-end HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra phones and DJI Osmo Action 4 cameras to practical Dyson hairdryers and MARSHALL ACTON III speakers, every gift expressed HeyTrip’s care and gratitude for its family members.
This year, the newly added "HeyTrip Passion Award," supporting concert, travel, performance, and learning dreams, became the warmest award in everyone’s heart.
