Posts by WiT
WiT Podcast: Expedia’s Paredes on how to build successful partnerships
10/11/2023 by WiT
On the first episode of Expedia Talks, a special series powered by Expedia Group, we speak with Alfonso Paredes (SVP, Commercial Partnerships, Expedia Group) about finding synergy in a competitive travel market, looking for common goals among collaborators, and how tech is helping build bridges inst [...]
Murray River Paddlesteamers enhances operations through partnership with Tour Amigo
10/11/2023 by WiT
Murray River Paddlesteamers, a key player in regional (Victoria, Australia) river cruises, has teamed up with Tour Amigo to enhance operational efficiency and customer service. Murray River Paddlesteamers made the decision to transition to a new technology partner because their existing system, whi [...]
The possibilities & responsibilities of travel in the age of AI and tech
09/11/2023 by WiT
Report From the Global Travel Tech Thinktank at WiT Singapore 2023 The first Global Travel Tech Thinktank, held by WiT, Phocuswright and Phocuswire, in 2022, covered the theme of “How To Future Proof Travel: Resilience, Responsibility, Respect”. A direct outcome of that Thinktank was the lau [...]
PADI and Klook form partnership, give out scuba diving certifications worldwide
09/11/2023 by WiT
PADI, a purpose-driven organisation with a global presence spanning 6,600 dive centers and resorts, and Klook, the sole Online Travel Agency (OTA) in Asia Pacific partnering with PADI, have joined forces to simplify and streamline the process of becoming a certified PADI Scuba Diver. This collaborat [...]
The Human Revolution goes to Africa – world’s biggest population by 2030
06/11/2023 by WiT
WiT, Innovation City and Travelstart team up to hold travel tech event in Cape Town March 14-15 WiT (Web in Travel), the leading travel tech conference and media in Asia Pacific, will launch its African edition in Cape Town, South Africa, on March 14-15, 2024. To be held in partnership with Inn [...]
The audience decides at this year’s Great WiT Debate – “AI will make us less human”
01/11/2023 by WiT
Leaders from some of the world’s biggest travel and tech companies debate for and against… but audience sides with the FOR team! Leaders from Agoda, Global Tix, Airbnb, Expedia and Klook took to the stage for Web in Travel’s infamous Great Debate this year at the WiT Singapore conference Oct [...]
Mastercard and Agoda collaborate to streamline B2B payments in travel
31/10/2023 by WiT
The expanded partnership aims to modernise payment processes, enhancing efficiency in B2B transactions worldwide Mastercard is expanding its partnership with Agoda in a move aimed at B2B payments in the travel and tourism sector. This collaboration seeks to address the long-standing challenges asso [...]
Velocity Ventures and Korea Tourism Organization sign MoU for Korean Startup Accelerator
27/10/2023 by WiT
Tripbtoz is picked as first investment recipient by Velocity Ventures from KTO regional startup accelerator programme Velocity Ventures, a Singapore-based venture capital firm with a special focus on the hospitality and travel sector in Southeast Asia, has entered into a strategic partnership with [...]
BeMyGuest is Sentosa’s Channel Manager in new partnership
25/10/2023 by WiT
BeMyGuest has announced its strategic partnership with Sentosa Development Corporation - under this collaboration, BeMyGuest will take on the role of a Channel Manager service provider for Sentosa, aimed at streamlining the distribution of attraction and activity products on the Sentosa website. [...]