Overview of TravelDaily Conference 2026: Shanghai’s Premier Travel Event
TravelDaily has announced the return of its flagship industry event, the TravelDaily Conference 2026, scheduled for September 22–23 at the Shanghai International Convention Center. Recognized as one of the most influential gatherings in the global travel sector, the conference brings together leaders shaping the future of hospitality, corporate travel, distribution, and travel technology.
The 2026 edition is expected to host over 1,800 industry professionals, more than 120 exhibitors and partners, 100+ senior speakers, and approximately 50 media representatives. TravelDaily continues its mission to provide in-depth insights into emerging trends, helping stakeholders identify new growth models, technological innovations, and opportunities across the global travel ecosystem.
Confirmed Speakers Include:
- Hui Jin – CEO, H World Group
- Gloria Wang – CEO, Jin Jiang Hotels China Region
- David Sun – Chairman & CEO, BTG Hotels Group / Homeinns Hotel Group
- Suzanne Neufang – CEO, GBTA
- Jonathan Kao – Managing Director Greater China, BCD Travel
- Yingyao Ma – Chairman & CEO, Sunmei Hotels Group
- David Zhou – CEO, Tripmod
- Tao Li – Assistant of Chairman & Head of Product Service, Qingmu Comfort
- May Wei – General Manager Sales China, Hertz Car Rental
- Yi Sui – Co-Founder, Tiaohai
- Fan Zhang – Founder & CEO, YOO LEE
- Peter Pan – Founder, NOA GALAXY
- Charlie Li – CEO, TravelDaily
- Han Peng – Chief Content Officer, TravelDaily China
- Ocean Liu – Senior Corporate Procurement Expert, TravelDaily Biz Travel Services
Agenda Highlights:
Main Stage (Sept. 22)
- AI-driven industry transformation
- Evolving OTA–hotel relationships
- Shifts in Chinese consumer behavior and experience-led travel
- Emerging investment opportunities and human-AI collaboration in travel
Hotel Marketing Conference (Sept. 23)
- Brand differentiation and product reinvention in hotel groups
- Cross-industry competition and luxury transformation
- New operational models balancing efficiency and hospitality
Business Travel Conference (Sept. 23)
- AI-enabled corporate travel management
- ESG integration and supply chain restructuring
- Global expansion strategies of Chinese companies
- Convergence of new travel ecosystems
Through all tracks, TravelDaily Conference 2026 underscores how technology and AI are redefining travel, creating innovative models for growth, collaboration, and customer experience.
See here for information and registration.
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