How to determine the court with jurisdiction over online travel booking disputes

Generally speaking, litigation over travel disputes shall be under the jurisdiction of the People’s Court of the defendant’s domicile or the place where the contract was signed. In tourism disputes, there are many relationships between tourists, travel agencies, ground transportation agencies, subcontracted travel agencies and third parties that cause damage to tourists. No matter which party causes damage to tourists, the travel agency that originally signed the contract can be sued. The defendant is required to bear corresponding responsibilities. Tourism is a tourism product developed by travel agencies. According to the judicial interpretation of the Civil Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China, tourism disputes can be settled in the courts of the place where the travel contract (sales) is signed, the place where the tourist is harmed, and the place where the travel agency's company is domiciled. Jurisdiction, tourism disputes can be brought to local grassroots courts.

In summary, it can be seen that the jurisdiction of the court with jurisdiction over travel service disputes is generally determined based on the place where the contract is signed in the travel contract. Tourism disputes such as tourism service disputes all follow this principle. However, if an accident occurs due to a dispute over travel services, the court where the accident occurred also has jurisdiction over the case.

Legal basis:

Article 24 of the "Civil Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China" The local people's court has jurisdiction.