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Chinese New Year 2024 in Review

Mar. 20, 2024

The 2024 Spring Festival holiday saw Chinese domestic tourism numbers surpass pre-pandemic levels, while outbound tourism recovery continued to make steady progress. This webinar will provide you with essential industry data on 2024 Chinese New Year travel destinations, tourism spending, and top activities and attractions. Going further, we analyze the trends to offer an up-to-date snapshot of Chinese tourism, with recommendations for marketing and product development in the Year of the Dragon.

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Webinar: Golden Week 2023 Market Update

Oct. 26, 2023

Dragon Trail’s October webinar offers a summary of the market recovery status, and insights from front-line industry professionals. We cover changes in demographics, preferences, behavior of the Generation Z, popular products and new forms of travel demand that emerged during the National Day holiday.

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Chinese Tourism Outlook: October Holiday and Beyond

Sep. 26, 2023

Dragon Trail International and ForwardKey’s joint webinar offers firsthand insights on flight bookings, travel sentiment, and a preview of the October holiday period.

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Working with the Chinese Travel Trade in 2023

Jul. 26, 2023

Dragon Trail’s July webinar is a must for any travel brand or business working with the Chinese travel trade. We share original survey data and expert advice for post-pandemic travel trade marketing, and bring you face to face with Beijing’s leading travel trade event, COTTM.

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Xiaohongshu Marketing for Travel

Jun. 28, 2023

Xiaohongshu, also known as Little Red Book or RED, is arguably the most important social media platform for Chinese travel in the post-pandemic era. In Dragon Trail’s June 2023 webinar, get to know what exactly Xiaohongshu is, how it works, and what rules you should follow to maximize engagement for your account. With dozens of real-life examples and case studies of popular travel-related accounts and content, this webinar is a must for anyone looking to establish or enhance their presence on China’s trendiest app.

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Webinar: What’s New in Chinese Outbound Travel?

Apr. 26, 2023

What are Chinese consumers planning, seeking, and expecting when it comes to outbound travel in 2023? Dragon Trail and ForwardKeys present the latest data on Chinese travel sentiment and flight bookings, ahead of the May holiday and summer travel season.

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Destination Marketing for Chinese Tourism Recovery

Mar. 14, 2023

A panel discussion on the recovery of Chinese outbound travel, with the tourism boards of South Africa, Switzerland, and Thailand.

Speakers:
Daniela Chiani – Director Greater China, Switzerland Tourism
Rung Kanjanaviroj – Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand Chengdu Office
Mansoor Mohamed – Hub Head Asia Pacific, South African Tourism
Sienna Parulis-Cook – Director of Marketing and Communications, Dragon Trail International

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Chinese Travel for Lunar New Year 2023 and Beyond

Jan. 19, 2023

Dragon Trail and leading travel analysts ForwardKeys have teamed up to give you a snapshot of Chinese travel plans and sentiment just as the Lunar New Year holiday season kicks off in 2023.

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Chinese Traveler Sentiment: December 2022

Dec. 14, 2022

Dragon Trail’s December 2022 webinar presents the findings of our latest Chinese Traveler Sentiment Survey. Watch for an up-to-date snapshot of Chinese consumer sentiment surrounding travel, with practical applications for marketing and product development.

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Chinese Business Travelers

Nov. 22, 2022

In this webinar, Dragon Trail is joined by Trip.Biz – the corporate travel arm of the Trip.com Group – to discuss Chinese business travel, including what sets it apart from other global markets, and post-pandemic changes.

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New Trends in Chinese Cultural Tourism + GITF

Sep. 20, 2022

In this joint webinar from Dragon Trail and Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF), we bring you up to date on the hottest destinations, products, and technology, and prepare you for the future of Chinese tourism.

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Best Practice in Tourism Marketing: 2021-2022

Aug. 31, 2022

What are the keys to successful tourism marketing in today’s world? Let’s take a look at the 25 campaigns shortlisted for 2022’s TMW Travel Marketing Awards, together with WTTC’s Regional Director – Asia, Sarah Wang.

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China’s Must-Know Digital Marketing Trends

Jul. 28, 2022

Get up to date with the latest trends and must-know platforms in China for digital marketing. With a focus on how digital marketing for tourism has developed and adapted for Chinese travel trends since the start of the pandemic, we’ll share best practices and case studies from tourism boards and businesses around the world.

The webinar also includes information on the latest developments for Chinese travel rules as of July 2022, and updated projections for when international travel restrictions are likely to be relaxed.

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How to Engage Chinese Outbound Students

Jun. 28, 2022

China is by far the world’s largest source market for students pursuing education abroad. Make sure you’re up to date with the latest trends and best strategies for reaching this market, in Dragon Trail’s joint webinar with Venture Education.

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Chinese Tourism: Sentiment and Outlook

Apr. 28, 2022

In this joint webinar from Dragon Trail and leading travel analysts ForwardKeys, we present the latest data on Chinese travel bookings, traveler profiles, and market sentiment as of April 2022.

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Behind the Scenes: Virtual FAM Trips

Mar. 29, 2022

Go behind the scenes at South African Tourism’s March 2022 virtual FAM trip for the Chinese market, to see how these events are organized and produced, and how they will change B2B travel marketing in the long run.

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Chinese Tourism: Looking Forward to a Brighter Future

Feb. 23, 2022

Get ready for the return of the world’s largest outbound tourism market with this joint webinar from Dragon Trail International and COTTM (China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market).

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China’s Must-Know Post-COVID Tourism Trends

Jan. 12, 2022

Make sure you’re ready for the return of Chinese tourism in 2022 with this review of the most significant trends and developments in the market since the pandemic began, and how these should impact your marketing and product development.

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How to Work with China in the Online Era

Dec. 09, 2021

How do you engage with Chinese clients and build meaningful partnerships when travel to China is off limits? Dragon Trail and the PTL Group offer practical suggestions, solutions, and case studies of how to work effectively with China during the online era.

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What’s Next for Chinese Travel? September 2021

Sep. 23, 2021

This joint webinar from Dragon Trail International and ForwardKeys is the first chance to learn the results of Dragon Trail Research’s September 2021 Traveler Sentiment Survey, plus October Golden Week flight booking data from ForwardKeys.

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Working with WeChat

Aug. 18, 2021

Together with guest speaker Irene He from Tencent, learn how travel brands can work together with WeChat to make full use of the marketing potential of China’s leading social media platform.

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China’s Silver Travelers

Jul. 12, 2021

In this webinar, we turn our attention to another important market segment: mature/silver travelers. With guest speakers Brendan Tansey from Viking Cruises, and Poseidon Expeditions’ Sylvie Chen.

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China’s Gen-Z Travelers

May. 26, 2021

In this webinar from Dragon Trail and leading Chinese travel website Mafengwo, learn what inspires China’s Gen-Z travelers, how this up-and-coming generation is traveling post-pandemic, and how to market to them most effectively.

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Essentials of Video for Chinese Tourism Marketing

Apr. 29, 2021

In this essential webinar on video for Chinese tourism marketing, we’ll introduce you to China’s leading online platforms for video marketing, with practical advice on content and strategy, stand-out case studies, and solutions to maximize budgets.

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What’s Next for Chinese Travel?

Mar. 16, 2021

This joint webinar from Dragon Trail International and ForwardKeys looks at what’s next for Chinese travel, based on the latest data on traveler sentiment and issued tickets for future travel, as of March 2021.

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MICE and Corporate Travel in 2021 and Beyond

Feb. 24, 2021

Our panel of industry experts looks to the future of MICE and corporate travel by sharing the Chinese experience over the past year, with a discussion of the biggest challenges facing the MICE industry and best strategies to overcome them.

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Secrets to Success for Virtual Events

Dec. 04, 2020

Learn to address the biggest challenges in holding successful virtual events in this webinar, with case studies and best practice based on Dragon Trail’s experience both within and beyond the travel sector in 2020.

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Sustainable Tourism from China in the Post-COVID Era

Oct. 21, 2020

Learn how Chinese tourism can return more sustainably, with expert speakers from World Animal Protection China, the Trip.com Group, and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

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What Overseas Tourism Brands Can Learn from China’s Recovery

Sep. 17, 2020

Jing Travel joins Dragon Trail to share what Chinese destinations, cultural attractions, hotels, airlines, and other travel businesses have done to inspire Chinese to travel again – and what practical tips we can learn from their example.

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Marketing Tourism to Chinese in Europe

Aug. 26, 2020

There are around 2 million Chinese already living in Europe and free to travel in the region. This webinar will help you to understand the local Chinese market in Europe, how to target this often overlooked demographic, and the benefits of doing so.

Content and speakers include:

– Research by Wonderful Copenhagen on Chinese student travel in Europe
– Insights from OTA and travel media Kaytrip on local Chinese travel and travel marketing in Europe from the 2020 summer season
– Guest speaker Zhang Jin: A Berlin-based KOL, best-selling author, and Brand Founder of Traveling Sisters – an award-winning Chinese tourism media platform with more than 1.1 million followers
– Case study on marketing Eurostar to local Chinese in Europe, from Dragon Trail’s Managing Director for EMEA, Roy Graff

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Recovery Strategies for Chinese Tourism Marketing

Jul. 30, 2020

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Digital Marketing for Chinese Tourism in the COVID-19 Era

Jun. 18, 2020

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Introduction to Online Tools to Reach the Chinese Traveler

May. 21, 2020

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What Hotels Can Do During COVID-19

Apr. 16, 2020

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Online Communications for the Travel Trade

Jan. 01, 1970

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Chinese Social Media Rankings in 2019

Jan. 01, 1970

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Coronavirus and Chinese Tourism Briefing

Jan. 01, 1970

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Chinese Outbound Tourism – 2019 in Review and What’s Coming in 2020

Jan. 16, 2020

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KOL Marketing for Chinese Tourism

Dec. 12, 2019

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Chinese Holidays and Seasonal Travel

Nov. 22, 2019

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Responsible Tourism from China

Oct. 17, 2019

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Attracting Chinese Shoppers Overseas

Sep. 19, 2019

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How to Stand Out in an Uncertain Market

Aug. 30, 2019

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Chinese Travel & Digital Trends – H1 2019 in Review

Jul. 31, 2019

Dragon Trail partners with Jing Travel to present the biggest developments in Chinese outbound tourism, digital trends, and WeChat travel marketing since the start of 2019. We’ll look at the biggest news stories and top destinations for Chinese outbound tourism this year, as well as the most important travel marketing and digital trends. The webinar includes an overview of Dragon Trail’s WeChat rankings for the travel industry during the first half of 2019.

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B2B Digital Marketing Tools for China

Jul. 18, 2019

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Weibo for Travel Marketing

Jun. 28, 2019

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Turismo chino a América Latina

May. 23, 2019

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Digital Advertising in China for Travel Brands

Apr. 26, 2019

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Chinese Travel Trade Shows

Mar. 22, 2019

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WeChat Rankings for the Travel Industry – 2018 in Review

Feb. 28, 2019

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Chinese Outbound Tourism – 2018 in Review and What’s Coming in 2019

Jan. 18, 2019

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Luxury Trends for Chinese Travelers- The Americas

Nov. 30, 2018

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Luxury Trends for Chinese Travelers- EMEA & APAC-1

Nov. 23, 2018

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Reputation Management for Chinese Outbound Tourism

Oct. 19, 2018

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Global and Chinese B2B Marketing Solutions for the Travel Industry

Sep. 20, 2018

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Chinese Tourism and Digital Marketing 101

Aug. 23, 2018

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Chinese Travel & Digital Trends – H1 2018 in Review

Jul. 24, 2018

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Hotel Masterclass: Beyond Inspiration – Harnessing the Full Power of WeChat Throughout the Customer Experience

Jun. 22, 2018

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Introduction to Hotel Trends for the Chinese Outbound Travel Market

Jun. 22, 2018

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In-Destination Experiences: Changing Consumer Trends and Marketing Strategies

May. 23, 2018

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New Digital Tools for Chinese Tourism Marketing

Apr. 18, 2018

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Chinese Mobile Payments

Mar. 21, 2018

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WeChat Rankings for the Travel Industry: 2017 in Review

Feb. 28, 2018

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Chinese Outbound Travel: Year in Review & What to Expect in 2018

Jan. 17, 2018

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Chinese Millennial Travelers: Everything You Need to Know

Oct. 18, 2017

At 31% of China’s population and 60% of its outbound travelers, millennials are arguably the most important demographic in Chinese tourism. In last week’s webinar, we looked at who Chinese millennials are, how they differ from older generations of Chinese tourists, their similarities and differences to Western millennials, and the most effective channels and strategies for marketing to them.

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B2B Marketing with the Chinese Travel Trade

Nov. 22, 2017

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Video Marketing in China

Sep. 28, 2017

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China’s Online Travel Market: What You Need to Know to Get Involved

Aug. 23, 2017

China’s online travel market is changing at breakneck speed, both in the way that Chinese outbound travelers are using online tools and in how online travel agencies (OTAs) function, compete and relate to one another. Based on information discussed in Dragon Trail’s August 23 webinar on China’s OTAs, this overview will bring you up to speed on the most important recent developments, what to expect from China’s online outbound travel landscape in the future, and how you can successfully work together with the Chinese online travel market.

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Dragon Trail & COTRI “Keeping Up the Pace” Webinar Available to Watch Online

May. 04, 2017

A live recording of April 25th session of the COTRI China Outbound Tourism Research Institute and Dragon Trail Interactive Webinar “Keeping up the Pace: New Online Information and Marketing Sources for Chinese Outbound Tourism” is now available to watch on YouTube.
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THE PROJECT

The Chinese outbound tourism market changes very fast, and often in unpredictable ways. The China Outbound Travel Pulse video series aims to help viewers expand and update their knowledge, with fresh and engaging first-hand information and candid insights into current trends. We measure the pulse of the Chinese outbound travel market through interviews with real Chinese travelers, research into trending online topics, and expert analysis to understand what it all means for the travel and tourism industries.

ABOUT US

Dragon Trail International oversees the management of all research activities, including video interviews, animation and video production.

China Outbound Tourism Research Institute provides analysis of the data and background information expanding and explaining the discussions in the video interviews, as well as updates on the latest market statistics.

Dragon Trail International is an award-winning travel technology and digital marketing agency helping travel organizations reach and connect with China’s affluent consumers. Founded in 2009 by industry veterans, Dragon Trail International has been one of the first digital marketing agencies to recognize the significance of the Chinese outbound travel market to international destinations and the tremendous potential of Chinese social media as a way to tap into that market. Some of Dragon Trail International current clients include: Hertz, Destination Canada, Preferred Hotels, Universal Studios, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Leading Hotels and Virgin Australia Airlines.

COTRI China Outbound Tourism Research Institute is the world’s leading independent research institute for consulting, research, information, training, and quality assessment relating to the Chinese outbound tourism market. COTRI is a privately organised, independent institute registered in Germany. In addition to the head office in Hamburg, Germany, COTRI has a Chinese office based in Beijing and more than 20 COTRI Country Partners located in countries around the world, providing local services in more than 50 countries. COTRI was established in 2004 by its director Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt, a sinologist and professor for international tourism management with more than 35 years of practical and academic experience in Chinese tourism.

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