DONG Connection Event Draws Record 750 Attendees

The 9th DONG Connection Event in Sanya gathered a record 750 attendees, including executives from 360 luxury hotel groups across 40 countries.
Over 20,000 one‑on‑one “Peak Dialogue” sessions explored AI‑enabled travel, emotional value creation, and sustainable travel development.
Event unveiled China Luxury Travel Trends Report, using data from 200 hotels, 200 agencies and 200 HNWIs with assets over RMB 1 million.
CEO May Wong stressed shifting from conspicuous consumption to inner‑value experiences; co‑founder Bamboo Zhou said AI will enable, not replace, travel advisors.