EVENTS

DONG Connection 2026

Event Type: Annual Luxury Travel Roadshow

Client: DONG Luxury Travel Collection

Event Location: Sanya, China

Event Venue: The Sanya EDITION

Event Services:

Creative Direction & Design

Technical Production & Build

Opening Show Design & Execution

On-site Event Management

Client, Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

TL;DR Quick Summary

Riviera Events supported DONG Connection 2026 by translating creative direction into production and on-site execution, ensuring a cohesive delivery of this leading luxury travel B2B platform.

Held in Sanya, China at The Sanya EDITION, with 750 attendees, the event brought together industry leaders through intensive meetings and exchanges, delivered as a clear and consistent experience under the theme “Future Journey, Human Moments.

Introduction

DONG Connection has established itself as a key platform within the luxury travel industry in Greater China, bringing together global suppliers and high-value buyers in a focused B2B environment.

The 2026 edition explored the theme “Future Journey, Human Moments,” examining how technology, particularly AI, can enhance efficiency while preserving the human dimension of travel experiences.

Hosted at The Sanya EDITION in Sanya, China, the event combined structured one-on-one meetings with curated content and experiential moments, creating a setting where business and ideas could develop in parallel.

Creative Direction

The creative concept envisioned the future of luxury travel as a seamless fusion of technology and human imagination.

At its centre, a floating, head-shaped city represented the boundless potential of the human mind, a space where connections, ideas, and shared experiences shape the future of hospitality.

Bridges and hot air balloons extended this narrative, symbolising exploration and connection, linking present realities with future possibilities.

Together, the visual language reflected a world where innovation enhances human emotion, creating travel experiences that are more personal, immersive, and open-ended.

Riviera’s Event Planning & Management Role

Creative Design & Production

Riviera translated the event theme into a spatial and visual language suitable for a large-scale luxury B2B environment.

Opening Show Execution

Riviera delivered the opening laser light show, setting the tone for the event and introducing the future-facing narrative.

On-Site Management & Coordination

The team managed on-site coordination, ensuring alignment between production elements, timing, and overall event flow.

Key Highlights

• 750 participants engaged in structured one-on-one meetings
  • Launch of the “Luxury Travel Trends in China” White Paper
  • Integration of business networking with experiential elements

The Result

The event successfully brought together key stakeholders across the luxury travel sector, creating an environment that supported both business outcomes and industry dialogue.

Riviera’s contribution ensured that the creative concept was translated into a cohesive and well-executed on-site experience, aligned with the positioning of the DONG Connection platform.

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Riviera Events supports premium brands in delivering experiences that reflect both vision and execution.

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