2025 TravelDaily Conference

Connect with decision-makers hailing from all corners of China's travel industry during conferences, exhibitions, and a diverse array of networking events. Meet us at September 10-11, 2025 in Shanghai !

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Theme

New Waves, New World 

 

The tourism industry in 2025 demands more insightful perspectives than ever before. While discussions on geopolitics, economic conditions, and consumer confidence abound, these macro factors are often beyond immediate control. Instead, we focus on one key perspective: What fundamental changes are shaping the underlying demand in the tourism market? What fields are attracting the attention of true innovators? And what niche markets still hold untapped opportunities for steady growth? These subtle but powerful currents herald the arrival of a new world. We aim to join you in an exploration of these trends, diving deep to uncover what the future truly holds.

🔥 Hot Topics

Sep.10
Sep.11
Sep.11

Center Stage - TravelDaily Conference

 

 

  • Pioneering Perspectives: How AI is Transforming Tourism & Aviation Globally

 

Key Takeaways:

1. A global review of AI applications in tourism and aviation, with practical insights.

2. Exploration of AI in vertical industries and its potential applicability to the Chinese market.

3. Future possibilities for AI in tourism and aviation, starting from user demands.

 

  • The “Crown Jewel” of Silver-Hair Tourism: Unlocking New Opportunities

 

Key Takeaways:

1. Emerging consumption trends among affluent silver-haired travelers.

2. Key elements in designing tourism products and experiences tailored to this group.

3. The future of silver-hair tourism, leveraging wellness trends, AR, AI, and innovative resource integration.

 

  • China Travel: Redefining the Inbound Tourism Waves

 

Key Takeaways:

1. Data insights: Origin markets, traveler profiles, and spending preferences.

2. TikTok case study: Why “Magical Chongqing” went viral abroad.

3. Chongqing’s firsthand account of crafting travel experiences that appeal to diverse global audiences.

4. How TikTok empowers Chinese tourism businesses to tell compelling stories.

 

  • Global Tourism Consumer Behavior Insights

 

Key Takeaways:

1. Shifts in consumer behavior: From short trips and personalized experiences to high-end and family-focused travel.

2. How these behavioral changes will influence tourism trends in 2025.

3. Strategies for aligning tourism businesses with 2025-2026 market dynamics.

 

  • Tourism Trends: Can Traditional Travel Agencies Adapt to New Generational Preferences?

 

Key Takeaways:

1. Emerging trends in travel companionship: How college students as travel companions are reshaping emotional connections in tourism.

2. Emotional value in niche experiences: Insights from Douyin tour guides, pet-friendly tours, and other unique offerings that resonate with younger travelers.

3. Adapting to change: How traditional agencies can leverage their strengths while learning from disruptors to cater to evolving traveler expectations.

 

Breakout forum 1 - China Hotel Marketing Conference

 

 

  • Hotel Managers: Trapped by Online Reviews

 

Overview:

In today’s hotel industry, online reviews have become a double-edged sword. While some hotels seek shortcuts through paid reviews, others fall victim to opaque OTA rules and consumer expectations. This session explores alternative evaluation mechanisms and the role OTAs can play in creating a healthier review ecosystem.

 

  • Hotel AI in Practice: The Devil is in the Details

 

Key Takeaways:

1. AI applications in hotel operations: Insights and lessons learned.

2. Challenges and innovative solutions in AI adoption.

3. Future opportunities for AI in staffing, product design, user experience, and operational efficiency.

 

  • Chinese Hotels Going Global: More Than Just PR Campaigns

 

Key Takeaways:

1. Opportunities and challenges in global expansion.

2. How to navigate critical stages from concept to the opening of the first overseas property.

3. What challenges arise after successfully stabilizing the operations of the first overseas property?

 

  • State-Owned Assets in Hotels: Reshaping or Bottom Fishing?

 

Overview:

As state-owned enterprises become more involved in the hotel sector through mergers and acquisitions, questions remain about their ability to drive value and transformation.

 

  • Hotel Groups: Saving the Loyalty System

 

Key Takeaways:

1. Redefining membership systems for emerging consumer needs.

2. Balancing socialized customer management with traditional ROI-focused models.

 

Breakout forum 2 - China Business Travel Conference

 

 

  • Managing Corporate Travel with AI and Digital Solutions

 

Key Takeaways:

1. Case studies of how AI and digital solutions reshape corporate travel management.

2. Insights into transforming TMC services through technology.

 

  • 2026 Global & Regional Business Travel Forecasts

 

Key Takeaways:

1. Spending trends and behavior predictions for business travelers.

2. Key insights into evolving business travel habits.

 

  • The TMC Business Model Shift: E-Invoicing, Compliance, and New Technologies

 

Overview:

The advent of e-invoicing and compliance requirements in China is reshaping TMC operations. With a reduction in prepayments for clients and greater pricing transparency, TMCs must adapt to service-based revenue models.

 

  • Expense Control or Centralized Booking? What Corporate Travel Models Do Companies Really Need?

     

Overview:

For most Chinese companies, the combination of employees paying upfront, centralized expense control, and automated reimbursement seems to be the optimal solution—particularly with the introduction of e-invoicing and electronic travel itineraries. These advancements have largely eliminated the once cumbersome process of invoice submission during employee reimbursements.

Against this backdrop, what advantages do traditional TMCs still hold over OTAs? In the future, will companies that fail to secure corporate rate agreements fully shift to an expense control model?

 

  • AirPlus Exits China: Transformations in the Corporate Travel Industry

 

Overview:

AirPlus’ exit from the Chinese market marks a pivotal moment for the corporate travel industry. As a leading provider of centralized payment and settlement solutions, its departure creates a significant void, forcing Chinese TMCs to address critical challenges such as managing prepayments and navigating increasing capital costs. This move not only disrupts traditional financial workflows but also compels the industry to explore innovative approaches to sustain operations and adapt to a changing landscape.

 

  • Corporate Globalization: Choosing the Right Travel Management Model

 

Key Takeaways:

1. Strategies for selecting travel management models at different globalization stages.

2. Supplier selection tips for overseas expansion.

 

Previous Speakers

Glenn D. Fogel

Booking Holdings

CEO & President

James Jianzhang Liang

Trip.com Group

Co-founder and Executive Chairman of the Board

Qi Ji

HUAZHU Group

Founder & Executive Chairman

Jane Jie Sun

Trip.com Group

CEO

Omri Morgenshtern

Agoda

CEO

Nathan Blecharczyk

Airbnb

Co-Founder, CSO

Simon Zhang

Jin Jiang International (Holdings) Co., Ltd.

President

Any Wu

Tongcheng Travel

Founder & Chairman

Bin Feng

Utour Group

Chairman

Yu Wang

Spring Airlines

Chairman

Hui Jin

Huazhu Group

President & Huazhu China CEO

David Sun

General Manager of BTG Hotels Group

Chairman & CEO of Homeinns Hotel Group

Alex Zheng

Delonix Group

Founder & Chairman

Vivian Zhou

Jin Jiang International (Holdings) Co, Ltd.

Vice President

Haijun Wang

ATOUR GROUP

Founder and CEO

Gloria Wang

Jin Jiang Hotels China Region

CEO

Allan Cheng

Dossen International Group

Founder, Chairman and CEO

Zhuoran Zhuang

Fliggy

CEO

Jong Yoon Kim

Yanolja Cloud

CEO & CSO of Yanolja Group

Jonathan Kao

BCD Travel

Managing Director for North Asia

Kent Sun

IHG

Chief Development Officer, Greater China

Jason Zhang

Marriott International

Vice President, Digital Products & Platforms, APAC

Nong Xia

Hilton

President of Development for Greater China & Mongolia

Dennis Chang

Mastercard

Executive Vice President and Division President of Greater China

Rita Jiang

IHG

Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer, Greater China

Alison Yang

Marriott Internatinal Inc.

Vice President, Revenue Strategy, Loyalty and Partnerships, and Distribution Greater China

Tengfei Fang

Tencent

Tencent Cloud, Vice President

Ted Zhang

DerbySoft

Co-founder & CEO

Gordon Chen

Qunar.com

CEO

Dongjie Guo

HCG Travel Group

Chairman & CEO

Frederic Lalonde

Hopper

CEO

Zinan Liu

Royal Caribbean Group

Chairman, Asia

Maud Bailly

AccorHotels Group

CEO of Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems

Andrew Bolstein

Shanghai Disney Resort

President and General Manager

Pei Yao

Jianye Group

Vice President, General Manager of Jianye Culture and Tourism

Dabraj Sing

airasia Super App

Chief Strategy Officer

Rong Shang

Microsoft ARD

Vice President

Joseph Corbo

Puy du Fou Asia

Chief Operating Officer & Chief Production Officer

Mieke De Schepper

Amadeus

Former Chief Commercial Officer

Keming Feng

Travelport

Former Managing Director, Greater China

Kevin Guo

Meituan

Former Vice President

Paul McCrory

Facebook

Former VP, Data Center & Network Infrastructure

Martyn U'ren

Twitter

Former Head of Trust & Safety, APAC

Gleb Tritus

Lufthansa Innovation Hub

Former Managing Director

Previous Attendees Breakdown

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By Functions
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Conference Feedback

Hotel Industry
Corporate Travel Directors
TMC
Travel Tech
  •  

    ——— Gloria Wang, CEO, Jin Jiang Hotels China Region

     

  • ——— Jason King, Vice President, New Century Tourism Group

     

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    ——— Dingyu Guo, Business Development Officer, Mid-to-High-End Business Cluster, H World Group

     

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    ———— Head of Asia Travel, A Major Enterprise

     

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    ——— Jiangyun Ning, Passenger Service Manager, Lanyou Mobility

     

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    ——— Jonathan Kao, Managing Director, Greater China, BCD Travel

     

  • “It’s always a pleasure to return to this valuable exchange platform to explore new trends and models in the global hotel and tourism industry. This year, I discovered many promising opportunities for collaboration through in-depth discussions. I deeply appreciate the thoughtful organization by TravelDaily and its team. Each year, the TravelDaily Conference impresses with its independently curated, fresh, and insightful content.”

    ——— Seven Wu, CEO, Augmentation Travel (Fang Cang Group)

     

  • ——— Yihui Han, CMO, Tripwise

     

  • ——— Qi Han, Partner & Vice President, YEEPAY

 

  • “HeyTrip has participated in TravelDaily Conference for over a decade—from Hilton Yanggao South Road to Le Méridien Sheshan and now the Shanghai International Convention Center. We’ve followed the industry’s evolution and gained valuable insights from peers. Despite the pandemic and economic challenges, I continue to see resilience and vitality in tourism. Many familiar faces and their companies have thrived against the odds. This year’s conference brought new ideas and compelling data. Learning is a journey of both addressing weaknesses and strengthening advantages.”

    ———— Lihuan Huang, Founder and CEO, HeyTrip

     

  • ——— Ximan Hu, Regional Manager, Hotel & Travel Operations, Tencent Transit QR Code

     

Why Attend?

Connect with New China Travel Era

① Learn from the thought leadership during talks and keynote on how to pave the way for the new era and new travelers.

 

② To build connections with top executives from various sectors within travel industry. 

Who Should Join

① Anyone who's eager to march into the CHINA TRAVEL market.

② Anyone who has strong desire to see how AI would speed up the development of CHINA TRAVEL and HOTEL industry or want to launch their AI solution into CHINA TRAVEL market.

Agenda

We will begin outlining topics in February 2025 and share a full agenda starting from April 2025. 

 

Speaker information would be updated starting from April 2025 as well.