eLong has been ranked number 372 in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2005 program, which recognizes fast growing technology companies across Asia Pacific.

This is the third consecutive year that eLong has successfully competed to rank among some of the largest and most progressive technology companies from the Asia Pacific region.

The Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific program recognizes technology companies that have achieved the fastest of annual revenue growth rates in Asia Pacific during the past three years.

Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over three years, from 2002 to 2004. eLong’s revenues grew 148 percent during this period.

‘‘We attribute our company’s strong growth track record to our expanded product offerings, enhanced services and improvement of user experience through technology,’’ said Justin Tang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of eLong.

‘‘Technology is a competitive advantage for our company in both achieving optimum operational efficiency and providing our customers with a rich and satisfying overall user experience,’’ Tang further explained.

‘‘Congratulations to the companies that feature this ranking, especially those that have achieved all four years of the ranking. Their accomplishments are an inspiration and explode the myth that rapid growth is not sustainable,’’ said Igal Brightman, Global Managing Partner of Deloitte Technology, Media & Telecommunications.

——-