Top of the WiT 25: Indie travel returns, new booking trends, and the joys of working with AI
Top Of The WiT is a grab of the trendiest news in travel, tech and Asia - all condensed into a nugget-sized podcast.
In this episode, we're joined by optimists, experimentalists, and innovators Dawn Jeremiah (GoCity), Chan Chee Chong (GlobalTix), and Jason Chan (Cinewav) to discuss the return [...]
How the pandemic made Katsumi Sakakura retell “The Life of Hokusai” with love
The world needs art and travel now more than ever, says Japanese “Samurai cool” performer who will open WiT Singapore 2023
The day before he was due to open WiT Japan & North Asia with his “Samurai cool” performance, Katsumi Sakakura, award-winning Samurai performer, had just landed in [...]
18 startups to compete in GSP Semi-Finals on August 24
The Semi-Finals of the Global Startup Pitch, organised by WiT and Phocuswright, will be held on August 24 with a total of 18 startups vying for the title of Global Startup of the Year. The virtual event will run from 7:30pm to 10:40pm Singapore time on August 24.
A new “Wildcard 2” category h [...]
From AI to AR/VR, airports on cusp of digital transformation, says Amadeus’ Samuel
Narita’s Face Express a good example of enhanced passenger experience
The single biggest trend that will impact airports in the next few years is the evolution of the passenger experience, said Sarah Samuel, Senior Vice President, Airport & Airline Operations, APAC Amadeus.
Speaking at Wi [...]
Embracing mobile, sustainability, and unique experiences – insights from an indie traveller at heart
What is the value we are bringing travellers, asks Branavan
In a vibrant gathering of travel enthusiasts and industry leaders at WiT Indie 2023 (Penang, Malaysia), Branavan Aruljothi, (Cluster Market Lead, Malaysia, Booking.com), took the stage and shared his journey as an indie traveller while s [...]
Indie travel urged, it’s time to be optimistic, proactive, and bold again
“Healthy cultural progress within a technology-based word depends on the curiosity, imagination and boldness of individuals, of entrepreneurs, of people who dare to see what is not there yet.” - Dato’ Dr. Ooi Kee Beng
As the executive director of host venue Penang Institute, Dato’ Dr. Ooi K [...]
Judges announced for Travel Changemakers Awards
Asia's top travel tech leaders to recognize innovators who redefined post-pandemic travel
The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) and Web in Travel (WiT) have unveiled the prestigious panel of judges for the inaugural Travel Changemakers Awards 2023.
The awards aim to honor trail [...]
Sold out! How Singapore won the music tourism lottery
The city-state went all out and supplied to a surging demand, reaping the rewards of a regional gap in the market.
According to Dictionary.com, the word “flex”, when used as slang, means to boast or brag; show off. Cambridge Dictionary, on the other hand, describes it as “to show that you are [...]
Finding the new: Travel pros are shifting marketing strategies and redefining experiences
Insights on the changing landscape of destination marketing and the power of personalized experiences
In the wake of the pandemic, destinations worldwide were forced to pivot their marketing strategies and find innovative ways to attract local customers. As travel resumes and borders reopen, the fo [...]
Breaking the illusion: Apple Vision Pro can’t replicate “real” experiences
"There is a lot of effort and money going into trying to make synthetic experiences as real as possible."
At the WIT Japan and North Asia, Siew Hoon (Founder, WiT) posed a question. She asked “Apple Vision Pro – the beginning of spatial computing. This will be massive for travel inspiration [...]
