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SHENZHEN, 25 September 2025: Dida Holdings\u2019 founder, Rikin Wu, has appointed Daryl Lee as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 5 October 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lee was previously the global CEO at WebBeds and, before that, led GTA across the Middle East & Asia Pacific. He began his career in aviation and hospitality with Singapore Airlines.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Daryl Lee, Dida\u2019s new Group Chief Executive Officer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

He joins Dida at a decisive moment that reflects its ambition to strengthen its position as a premier gateway between China and the global travel ecosystem, enabling hotels, airlines, OTAs, wholesalers, and travel agencies worldwide to access both the world\u2019s largest outbound market and the most advanced AI-driven technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 2012 in Shenzhen by entrepreneur Rikin Wu, Dida began as a travel distribution startup with the vision of modernising China\u2019s connection to the world. In just over a decade, the company has grown to become one of China\u2019s leading B2B travel distribution platforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dida Group\u2019s incoming CEO, Daryl Lee, commented on his appointment: \u201cI am honoured to join Dida at such a transformative time for the company and the industry. What excites me most is Dida\u2019s unique ability to act as a gateway for travel innovation \u2014 combining scale, speed, and AI-first technology with a global outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working alongside Rikin and Dida\u2019s experienced leadership team, I am committed to building on Dida\u2019s remarkable success to date. Together, we will strengthen our global distribution network, expand the reach of our AI-driven solutions, and help shape the future of travel technology.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effective 5 October, Rikin Wu, Dida\u2019s founder, will hand over the reins to Daryl Lee as the group CEO, marking the beginning of Rikin\u2019s transition to the position of Chairman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dida\u2019s diverse travel portfolio today spans the entire traveller journey, powered by seamless technology and global partnerships. Dida Hotels connects partners to over a million properties worldwide, including a curated portfolio of direct contracts featuring unique conditions. Meanwhile, the Dida Flights division delivers dynamic access to global air content through a cutting-edge API.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SHENZHEN, 25 September 2025: Dida Holdings\u2019 founder, Rikin Wu, has appointed Daryl Lee as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 5 October 2025.  Lee was previously the global CEO at WebBeds and, before that, led GTA across the Middle East & Asia Pacific. He began his career in aviation and hospitality with Singapore Airlines. 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