Chris Dong is a travel reporter, editor, and strategist at various esteemed publications. He specializes in the intersection of travel, aviation, and personal finance, covering topics such as airlines, hotels, credit card rewards, and consumer behavior. Chris has been featured in prominent outlets including Travel + Leisure, CNN, and The Washington Post, among others.
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Chris Dong's articles largely focus on travel and luxury, with a significant emphasis on hotels, airlines, and rewards programs. His coverage suggests he is likely to be responsive to pitches offering unique insights into new hotel openings, airline experiences or developments in the travel industry.
Given his coverage of private sector announcements and promotional deals along with press releases indicates that Chris might be interested in exclusive offers from luxury brands within the travel industry or access to first-hand information about new services and products being offered by companies.
As Chris does not have a specific geographic focus, he would likely be open to receiving pitches from international sources as long as they are relevant to his themes covered.
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As American Airlines turns 100, its head of network planning explains how a new pin gets added to the route map.
By: Chris Dong
Delta ranked No. 10 worldwide for economy class in the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, standing out among North American carriers for its passenger experience.
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By: Chris Dong
Delta ranked No. 10 worldwide for economy class in the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, standing out among North American carriers for its passenger experience.
Part of Project Sunrise, Australia's flag carrier Qantas plans to make history with this forthcoming 10,000-mile route.
The Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City has made a name for itself with its exuberant design and highly personalized service. We checked into one of its Mansion suites to find out what you actually get for the money—and how much you need to spend to experience what makes it special.
Imagine boarding a plane, being served dinner, and dozing off—without ever leaving the ground.
These semi-private jets and charters allow four-legged flyers to experience the art of traveling well.
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By: Chris Dong
Low-cost carrier Breeze Airways, one of Travel + Leisure's top-ranked domestic airlines in the 2026 World's Best Awards , is significantly expanding.
JetBlue and adults-only cruise line Virgin Voyages are partnering on a “Do Not Disturb” vacation package that will offer an adults-only travel experience from start to finish.
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By: Chris Dong
Oct. 22, eligible Amex cardholders can book Airbnb stays through Amex Travel, earn Membership Rewards points, and access new credits for qualifying Luxe stays and Experiences.
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