Welcome

Dear Buyers,

It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the first edition of PandaJourney, China’s premier luxury travel summit. We are delighted that you will be joining us in Shenzhen for 3 days of immersive learning, networking, and cultural exploration.

PandaJourney has been carefully designed to showcase the very best of China’s hospitality and tourism offerings while creating meaningful opportunities for dialogue and collaboration with international travel advisors. By blending curated one-to-one appointments, authentic dining experiences, and cultural immersion, we aim to provide a unique platform for you to better understand China’s potential as a luxury destination.

We thank you for making the journey to be with us, and we are committed to ensuring that your stay is both enjoyable and productive. Welcome to the PandaJourney family — we look forward to building lasting connections with you.

We are updating this page and expect to confirm all arrangements by Oct 1st 2026.

Warm regards,
The PandaJourney Team

Dining & Networking

Note： Please share any dietary restrictions or allergies, so we may accommodate your needs during hosted meals.

Dree Code Suggestion:
Day 1 Welcome Cocktail: White Cocktail Chic
Day 2 Appointment & Lunch: Business
Day 2 Panda Tour: Informed by the Tour Organiser*
Day 3 Appointment & Lunch: Business
Day 3 Gala Dinner: Chinese Attire, Black Tie or National Attire

*In the afternoon/evening of March 2, 2027, buyers will be invited to join Panda Tour Experiences, which will be split into different experience tracks. Buyers need to arrange their own transportation to the Panda Tour pick-up point.

Full Agenda

Panda Journey takes place over four days – beginning with a welcome reception at St. Regis Rooftop Bar and concluding with the Farewell Dinner at MO. In between, you’ll enjoy 1.5 days booked with up to 25 marketplace meetings, plenty of Panda Tour Experiences, and delicious private dining visits.

Day 1, Mar 1st
Whole Day

18:00-22:30

21:30/22:00/22:30

Day 2, Mar 2nd

9:00-12:30

12:30-14:30

14:30-16:30

19:00-Late

Day 3, Mar 3rd

9:00-12:30

12:30-15:00

19:00-22:00

Arrival + Welcome Reception
Arrival and check-in at the hosted luxury hotels in Shenzhen

Welcoming Cocktail Reception at The St. Regis Shenzhen Bao'an

Shuttle Transfer Back Hotel

Meeting 01 + Tour Experience

Morning Appointments (9 Appointments)
Buyer Luncheon

Afternoon Appointments (5 Appointments)

Panda Tour Options *Your Own Transportation Arrangements

Meeting 02 + Gala Dinner

Morning Appointments (10 Appointments)

Buyer Luncheon

Gala Dinner & Party at MO

Accommodation & Venues

All buyers will be hosted for three nights at one of the following luxury hotels. Accommodation is complimentary, though buyers will be asked to provide a deposit and cover incidentals. The deposit is payable by international credit cards.

Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen
Park Hyatt Shenzhen
The St. Regis Shenzhen
Raffles Shenzhen
Shangri-La Nanshan, Shenzhen

Final accommodation allocations will be announced on 1 Feb 2027.

Second Guest & VIP Upgrade Info

Due to the scale of our event, each agency may nominate only one representative to apply as a buyer per show. A second representative may attend by purchasing a Plus One Package.

Plus One Package – USD 499
Shared Accommodation with the Main Buyer
Access to the Day 01 Welcome Reception Dinner, Day 02 Panda Tour & Dinner, and Day 03 Gala Dinner. Enjoy your own free time in the city.

If your family member or friend is a professional travel advisor and wishes to access the Day 02 & Day 03 Business appointment sessions (shared track), please email us to verify their industry professional credentials.

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For select buyers desiring an upgraded experience—including priority handling and tailored preferences for transportation, accommodation, Panda Tours, and beyond—a paid tier is available to unlock these enhanced benefits.

VIP Front Row Buyer Upgrade Package – $499 USD (second guest is 299 USD)

Two-Way Airport Transfer Service for Zeekr 009 at Shenzhen Airport. If you choose the Hong Kong airport, the extra charge is 100 USD per way.
Priority Accommodation Selection in Shenzhen
During the selection period, we can lock in your personalized preferences in advance—exclusive to VIP buyers.
Priority FAM Selection

Cancellation or Substitution

90 days or more before the event: The buyer registration fee is fully refundable upon written request.
Between 45 and 89 days before the event: The registration fee is non-refundable. The registrant may either transfer the registration to the PandaJourney Beijing 2027 or substitute another attendee in their place, both at no additional cost.
Within 44 days before the event: Cancellation or No-Show will incur a processing fee of USD 500. Alternatively, the registrant may arrange for a one-time attendee substitution at no extra charge.