WiT (Web in Travel) has named the latest recipients of the WiT Warriors Awards, honouring 12 individuals who have shaped online travel in Asia-Pacific and beyond. The awards were presented during a private dinner held in conjunction with WiT Singapore: The Next 20 on October 7, 2025.
First launched a decade ago when WiT celebrated its 10th anniversary, the WiT Warriors Awards recognized 10 individuals who had the biggest influence on online travel in APAC and who played a pivotal role in building the WiT community. This year, those original Warriors came together to nominate a new generation of leaders who embody the spirit of “The Next 20.”
The 2025 WiT Warriors are:
- Timothy Hughes, Agoda – Leading commentator and steadfast WiT voice, shaping conversations and mentoring the next generation of travel leaders.
- Eric Gnock Fah & Ethan Lin, Klook – Startup trailblazers who redefined tours and activities and inspired a new wave of founders across Asia-Pacific.
- Aloke Bajpai, ixigo – Resilient entrepreneur blazing his own trail while lighting up the next wave of online travel in India through constant engagement with WiT.
- Min Yoon, Tidesquare – Bridge-builder who connected South Korea’s travel-tech ecosystem with the world by co-founding WiT Seoul in 2016.
- Stephan Ekbergh, Travelstart / Innovation City Cape Town – Global entrepreneur whose artistic vision and WiT Africa initiative extended WiT’s reach to new frontiers.
- Timothy O’Neil-Dunne, T2Impact – Fearless commentator and mentor whose candour and generosity have influenced WiT since the beginning.
- Greg Schulze, Expedia Group – Champion for Asia who elevated the region’s role on the global stage and brought global perspective and weight to WiT.
- Aya Aso, PerkUP Inc – Co-founder of WiT Japan who built bridges between Japan’s hospitality industry and the global travel-tech community.
- Christine Tan – Dedicated hospitality-tech leader whose consistent presence and support have grown WiT’s influence across independent hospitality and beyond.
- Kerry Healy, Accor – Passionate early believer in digital commerce whose support helped take WiT to new heights and new places.
- Doris Goh, COMO Hotels & Resorts – Early digital-commerce champion in hospitality and advocate for local communities through WiT For Good.
- Kittisak Pattamasaevi, Montara Hospitality – Early believer in digital’s ability to empower independent, family-owned hospitality businesses and supporter of WiT For Good.
Together, these 12 individuals represent the diverse leadership, creativity, and resilience that have defined the evolution of online travel.
“These WiT Warriors were nominated by their predecessors because they’re more than industry leaders; they’re the heartbeat of our community,” said Yeoh Siew Hoon, Founder of WiT. She added, “Each of them has pushed boundaries, and just as importantly, they’ve lifted others up along the way.
“Each has played a vital role in shaping online travel in their markets, while also helping to grow the WiT community into what it is today.”
The recognition of “The Next 20” Warriors continues WiT’s tradition of honouring those who not only transform their own companies and industries but also contribute actively to nurturing the wider travel community.
