This year’s WiT Europe @ Phocuswright Europe on May 16 in Amsterdam took a peek “Through The Looking Glass” at the key trends driving and influencing two of the world’s largest and fastest changing travel markets – Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The discussions went deep into the opportunities, from consumer trends to investor perspectives, unfolding in the two regions. Plus lessons from global brands that are taking on these markets.
Here are the presentations of all the exciting sessions:
• Through the Looking Glass: Opening
An introduction to the WiT Europe’s theme
• Through the Lens of Investors
Examine investment trends from three perspectives: a China-focused and mobile-focused accelerator, a corporate investor that’s making interesting investments and acquisitions, and a European-based fund that’s keeping a close watch on Asia.
On stage William Bao Bean managing director, Chinaccelerator and general partner, SOSV, with panelists Andrea Traversone, partner, Amadeus Capital Partners; Lin Xu partner China, Cambon Partners
Moderator: Yeoh Siew Hoon, founder, WiT
• Lessons, Insights & Truths From Asia
A look through the lens of global brands that have built up strong businesses in Asia, and learn from their mistakes and experiences.
Panelists: Mieke De Schepper, executive vice president, Online Travel Companies & managing director, Asia Pacific Amadeus; Jeff Lewis vice president technology, strategic initiatives, TripAdvisor
Moderator: Maggie Rauch, senior director, research, Phocuswright Inc.
• Spotlight: The Middle East Opportunity
Following up on WiT Middle East, a look through the lens of two industry pioneers in the region to summarise the key trends happening in a market of an incredibly young, social and mobile population, and explore where the key opportunities are for your business.
Panelists: Stephan Ekbergh, founder & CEO, Travelstart; Ross Veitch, CEO & co-founder,Wego Pte Ltd.
Moderator: Yeoh Siew Hoon, founder, WiT
• It’s a Wrap
The unveiling of the theme for WiT Singapore 2019 that tells the story behind “2020 & Beyond: A Bird’s Eye View”.
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