Travel journalistBrand storytellerIndustry expert

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

I'm Chris Dong, a Los Angeles-based travel journalist covering aviation, hotels, destinations, and loyalty for the world's leading publications and brands — always with an eye on where the industry is headed next.

Bylines in

Travel + Leisure · AFAR · The Washington Post · Condé Nast Traveler · The Wall Street Journal · Forbes · Food & Wine · Robb Report

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Editorial & Earned Media

Hot off the press

On-the-ground reporting from an industry that rarely sits still.

My recent bylines

Travel + Leisure · May 2026

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The Billion-Dollar Neighborhood Reshaping Your Favorite Destination

The Washington Post · March 2026

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Three Decades Later, Tokyo's 'Lost in Translation' Hotel Remains Cinematic

AFAR · January 2026

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Inside NYC's New Asian Cultural Center

Robb Report · February 2026

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How Airlines Are Reimagining Their First-Class Seats

Partnerships & Paid Media

Journalist-led storytelling for brands

Bringing editorial rigor and on-camera presence to paid content.

Editorial strategy

Brand narratives with reporter instincts.

Branded video

Host-led series and short-form Reels.

Reports & guides

Research-backed long-form content.

Loyalty consulting

Advisory on points and program design.

Brands I've worked with

Campaign spotlight · The Glenlivet × Travel + Leisure

The Path Less Traveled

An on-camera editorial series for Travel + Leisure exploring two under-the-radar American destinations — positioning The Glenlivet as a cultural voice in luxury travel.

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