currently Alipay has more than 400 million registered users and more than 200 financial institution partners, processing more than 120 million transactions a day, more than half of which come from mobile payments. According to the cooperation between the two sides, hotel guests can simply scan their proprietary QR code or bar code to pay when they check out at the front desk, or they can choose to pay in advance before checking in. This innovative payment option allows guests to complete check-out faster.
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Craig S. Smith, president and managing director of Marriott International Group Asia Pacific, said at the launch conference: "this cooperation project promoted by Marriott will bring important changes to the hotel industry, enabling Chinese and international tourists and exhibition organizers to use their mobile devices to make digital payments convenient and seamless." he also said: "Marriott is very happy to work with Ant Financial Services Group. With Alipay's advanced technology and its strong more than 80% share in China's mobile payment market, Marriott will go beyond the hotel level in providing guests with excellent experience and personalized services to further meet the needs of travelers. Other international hotel brands are unmatched, and this is also proof that Marriott is committed to providing innovative services that meet the needs of the local market. " Peng Yijie, president of Ant Financial Services Group International Business Department, said: "Alipay is a payment method built for the future, and our vision is to provide users with services for excellence, even if they can easily enjoy an excellent experience on the road. We decided to work with Marriott to value its ambitious plans for expansion in Asia and around the world and brand awareness, which complement Alipay. We regard this partnership as the beginning of deepening cooperation in the future and work together to serve Chinese consumers. "