The next 20 years of travel: Three trailblazers on what’s coming, and what must change
WiT marks its 20th anniversary with a bold look ahead, spotlighting three experts on tomorrow’s travel industry.
As WiT celebrates its 20th year, we've interviewed three industry changemakers - Morris Sim, entrepreneur-turned-educator and pioneer of social travel marketing; Timothy O’Neil-Dunne [...]
Unveiling “The Next 20” theme for WiT Singapore 2025, marking a bold new chapter in travel innovation
Asia’s leading travel tech event to explore the forces shaping the future of travel in the next two decades
Web in Travel (WiT), Asia’s premier travel technology conference, has announced its 2025 theme: The Next 20. Taking place 6-8 October 2025 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre [...]
Hidden gems have expiry dates: Why social must keep uncovering
I asked Wilfred Fan, Chief Commercial Officer of Klook, a question: When a hidden gem is listed on Klook, is it still hidden?
His reply came quick, straight, almost matter-of-fact: “At the moment our team explores them, they are hidden. After review and release, they’re no longer hidden. Th [...]
Founders on fire: Indie spirit, big markets, bigger dreams
At WiT Indie, five startup founders took the stage, each tackling a different challenge in travel and tech. What they shared: courage, creativity, and a relentless drive to build from the ground up.
What do a lawyer-turned-AR entrepreneur, a molecular biologist-turned-cargo software builder, a th [...]
Tech, heart and hospitality: Three hoteliers, three roads to the future
From the polished corridors of a luxury hotel to the barefoot vibes of Potato Head Bali, and the brainy back-end of Lighthouse, three hoteliers – Christine Tan, Jack Tan, and Sharon Chen – embody different worlds of hospitality. But beneath the surface, they share a common goal: making sense o [...]
Bright ideas, bold pitches: 2025 Global Startup Pitch winners announced at Phocuswright Europe
The spotlight turned to the industry’s most promising new talent on June 10, as 14 seedup and scaleup companies pitched live at Phocuswright Europe 2025 during the highly anticipated Global Startup Pitch. Organised by WiT, Phocuswright, and PhocusWire and supported by American Express Global Busin [...]
Dubai plots its course to 2033 as a next-gen destination for global citizens
Dubai is doubling down on its ambition to become one of the world’s top three cities to live, work, invest and travel in – and tourism lies at the heart of that plan.
At WiT Phocuswright Middle East 2025, Hoor Al Khaja, Senior Vice President of International Operations at Dubai’s Department o [...]
WiT Queenstown to debut in July 2026: Where travel tech meets snow and adventure
WiT (Web in Travel), Asia Pacific’s leading travel tech media and events platform, will make its New Zealand debut with WiT Queenstown in July 2026, marking a milestone for the region as it aims to establish itself as a hub for travel and hospitality technology innovation.
The one-day event wil [...]
From beach to boardroom: How dnata Is future-proofing travel with heart and humility
In a candid conversation with Phocuswright’s Pete Comeau at WiT Phocuswright Middle East 2025, John Bevan, CEO of dnata Travel Group, reflects on leadership, legacy travel models, and the future that’s already arriving, but still needs a human touch.
The session started with snow and silence. [...]
Expedia turns reels on Instagram into bookable travel itineraries, industry-first feature
New APIs for car, activities, insurance, and air unlock end-to-end trip packaging for B2B partners, while the new Reservation Management API saves hotels an estimated 8 million hours and $120 million in annual operational costs
Expedia Group announced a major expansion of its B2B technology platfor [...]
