Travel journalist · Brand storyteller · Industry expert

Where travel's going — and what it's like to be there.

I'm Chris Dong, a travel journalist and industry expert. I work with the world's leading publications and travel brands on editorial-caliber storytelling — in print and online, on video, and on stage.

Travel + Leisure AFAR Washington Post Condé Nast Traveler Wall Street Journal Forbes
Chris Dong in Antarctica Chris Dong moderating a panel at ILTM
Los Angeles, CA

Recent print & digital stories

From first-class cabins to trending destinations, I write, shoot, and edit every video myself — taking audiences inside the travel experiences most people only hear about.

For brands: journalist-led storytelling

I create content that earns attention and converts — because it's made by someone who's been reporting on the travel beat for nearly a decade. Partnerships for print and digital features, on-camera video, social content, and advisory work.

Branded editorial & campaigns
Features, reports, and multi-channel storytelling.
On-camera & video
Host-led Reels, documentary-style series, and campaign video.
Advisory & consulting
Editorial strategy, trend analysis, and loyalty program consulting.

Past partners

Visit California Alaska Airlines Glenlivet

Speaking events & panels

A journalist's perspective on travel trends, loyalty, and consumer behavior — for panels, podcasts, keynotes, and conference moderation.

Expedia
Expedia · Explore 2026
Panelist — "Shaping the Story: Where Travel Brands and Media Align"
Capital One
Loyalty Connect 2026
Moderator (invited by Capital One) — "Building a personalized rewards ecosystem for loyalists of the future"
Chase Travel
Chase Travel
Panelist — "Behind the Scenes of Travel Writing"
ILTM
International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM)
Moderator — "LGBTQ travel trends"

Areas of expertise & recognition

Seven years reporting on the travel industry — on the ground, in the air, and discovering what's trending next.

Aviation & airports
New cabin products, fleet launches, airline strategy, airport experiences, and the future of air travel.
Cabin reviews Fleet news Airport terminals
Hotels & destinations
Luxury openings, property reviews, destination guides, and the brands reshaping hospitality.
Luxury properties Openings Destination guides
Loyalty & rewards
Points strategy, program analysis, credit card partnerships, and how travelers actually maximize value.
Points strategy Program analysis Credit cards
Travel trends
Consumer behavior, booking data, emerging destinations, and what's next for the global travel industry.
Consumer trends Industry analysis Forecasting
Recognition
2026 · Global Advisory Board
Food & Wine Global Tastemakers
One of 25 culinary and travel experts worldwide
2025 · Silver · USA Today
SATW Lowell Thomas Award
Coverage of Diverse Communities
2025 · Bronze · The Wall Street Journal
SATW Lowell Thomas Award
Short Narrative
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