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Whitepapers

In-depth research reports on China's outbound travel market — free to download.

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DRAGON TRAIL INT.
Digital Ecosystem
Travel & Tourism Edition

China's Digital Ecosystem for Travel & Tourism

A comprehensive guide to the platforms, channels, and consumer behaviors that define how Chinese travelers discover, research, book, and share travel experiences — from WeChat and Douyin to Xiaohongshu and Ctrip.

  • Platform-by-platform breakdown: WeChat, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Weibo, Ctrip, Fliggy
  • How Chinese travelers move from inspiration to booking across platforms
  • KOL and UGC: the role of peer content in destination selection
  • Mobile payment landscape and what acceptance means for inbound operators
  • Brand strategy recommendations for DMOs and hospitality operators
52 pages Q3 2023
DRAGON TRAIL × DONG CONNECTION
Luxury Travelers
China Report
Co-published with Dong Connection

China's Luxury Travelers

A joint research report with Dong Connection profiling the attitudes, behaviors, and aspirations of China's high-net-worth outbound traveler segment — one of the fastest-growing and highest-value audiences for the global luxury travel industry.

  • Psychographic profiling of China's HNW travel segment
  • Preferred destination types and accommodation categories
  • The role of exclusivity, privacy, and cultural depth in luxury travel decisions
  • Spending patterns across air travel, accommodation, experiences, and retail
  • Social media and word-of-mouth dynamics among luxury travelers
44 pages Q2 2023
COMING SOON

China Outbound Travel: Sentiment Report 2025

The next edition of our flagship whitepaper is in production. Drawing on fresh survey data from over 10,000 Chinese travelers, it will capture how motivations, destinations and booking behavior are evolving as outbound travel reaches full recovery.