Redefining the New Silver Travelers: Capturing China’s Trillion-Yuan Senior Tourism Opportunity

28 May 2025
13:30-14:10
Panel
Buyers Manager / ITB China
Vice President / GZL INTERNATIONALTRAVEL SERVICE LTD
general manager / Shanghai Dongli Retirement Club
Ctrip Agile Project Department, Business Director / Trip.com
Professor and Vice dean of School of Social Development and Public Policy / Fudan University, TWAS Young Affiliates

Redefining the New Silver Travelers: Capturing China’s Trillion-Yuan Senior Tourism Opportunity

As China accelerates into an aging society, a new wave of senior travelers is emerging—well-off, time-rich and passionate about travel, This “New Silver Generation“ is redefining traditional views of older consumers and reshaping the landscape of the senior tourism market.
How can the travel industry better understand their evolving needs, design suitable products and services, and—critically—reach and engage them through the right channels? This session brings together leaders from senior lifestyle communities, major travel brands, and academic research to explore strategies for identifying, connecting with, and serving this dynamic market—and tapping into the trillion-yuan potential it represents.
1.User Profile Redefinition: Who are the “New Silver Travellers”?
2.Product Innovation & Service Design: What truly resonates with them?
3.Channels & Communities: How can we reach and engage them effectively?
4.Looking Ahead to 2025: What will be the next keyword in senior travel trends?

Speaker:

Sheryl Jiang
Zhihui Ye
Ping Li
Xuefei Zhang
Ke Shen