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07/11/2024

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23/09/2024

Enjoyed the sounds of immaculately engineered engines revving through Singapore's F1 circuit last weekend? Well, so did hotels in the area.

Hilton Singapore, for example, is reporting an uptick in guests. Ben George, senior vice president & commercial director, Asia Pacific, Hilton, reported that “almost 4,000 Hilton Honors members chose to stay in our Singapore hotels during the five days, with travellers from the US, Singapore, China, and Japan leading the charge”.

“More than seven million points have been redeemed for Hilton Honors Experiences ahead of the races, many vying for a chance to join the McLaren Group F1 team in their garage during race weekend.”

“Interestingly, we’ve seen a 9% increase in demand for premium experiences, with more guests opting for suites at Conrad Centennial Singapore and Conrad Singapore Orchard, and others choosing Confirmed Connecting Rooms – suggesting that many are planning to enjoy the races with family or larger groups of friends,” said George.

More data: https://www.webintravel.com/as-f1-roars-into-town-hotel-occupancies-and-rates-in-singapore-soar/

17/09/2024

To re-enter the market & connect with local hotels, OTAs, travel agencies, TMCs, and mid-to-large enterprises with business travel needs, don't miss the upcoming !

This year's event will bring together 120+ industry leaders, 1,800+ mid-to-senior management professionals, and 100+ exhibitor partners for face-to-face networking and learning — an excellent opportunity to efficiently connect supply and demand.

Join now: https://6td.cc/2Qaiq7

09/09/2024

In a move that both companies hope to boost inbound tourism to Korea, Sabre Corporation and InterparkTriple, Korea’s leading travel and entertainment platform, have signed a new strategic partner agreement.

The travel and leisure services company will use Sabre’s global distribution system (GDS) to significantly enhance its geographic reach, using Sabre’s APIs and travel partner network to offer leading airline, hotel and other travel content, including NDC offers.

InterparkTriple is aiming to help South Korea attract 50 million inbound tourists annually by 2028, including by appealing to so-called ‘set-jetters’; visitors who are inspired to travel after seeing a destination on TV shows or movies. The new deal means InterparkTriple will have more content options at its fingertips to create the right itineraries for their travellers.

Full story: https://www.webintravel.com/interparktriple-teams-up-with-sabre-to-boost-inbound-tourism-to-korea/

15/08/2024

Meet the 10 winners of the 2024 Global Startup Pitch: https://www.webintravel.com/meet-the-10-winners-of-the-2024-global-startup-pitch/

These winners have emerged from nearly 200 entries which were received for the global competition, with JetBlue Ventures as the global sponsor for the third year running.

The 10 winners will travel to Singapore for showcase presentations at WiT Singapore, Oct 14-16. The audience at WiT Singapore will vote on their favorite Seedup and Scaleup, and the People’s Choice winners will be showcased at The Phocuswright Conference, November 19-21, in Phoenix and WiT Seoul, November 26-27, in Seoul.

Congratulations to all the winners! 🎉

15/08/2024

It's happening today!

Stream the Global Startup Pitch 2024 Finals LIVE, for free: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_otc72VeKSie_PwWAIQvxcQ #/registration

Whether you’re interested in discovering tech startups in hospitality, transportation, tours & activities, B2B or B2C, AI, data or sustainability, this is your opportunity to witness innovation in action, with a top-class network of judges.

Out of 18 companies pitching, the judges will choose 8 companies to advance to the showcase at WiT Singapore, October 14-16. These startups will also be considered for PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025, unveiled at The Phocuswright Conference 2024.

Get your tickets to WiT Singapore 2024: http://www.witevents.com/witsingapore

At the showcase during WiT Singapore, the audience will then vote on a scaleup winner to present their innovation at The Phocuswright Conference 2024 this November 19-21. The audience will also vote for a seedup winner to present at WiT Seoul on November 26.

Align with groundbreaking innovations on the gleaming edge of travel tech. In its third year, the Global Startup Pitch, sponsored by JetBlue Ventures, leverages the expertise of WiT, Phocuswright, PhocusWire and industry partners to surface the most innovative technologies impacting travel today. We...

13/08/2024

Watch the Global Startup Pitch 2024 Finals LIVE this Thursday, August 15!

REGISTRATION IS FREE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_otc72VeKSie_PwWAIQvxcQ #/registration

Whether you’re interested in discovering tech startups in hospitality, transportation, tours & activities, B2B or B2C, AI, data or sustainability, this is your opportunity to witness innovation in action, with a top-class network of judges.

Out of 18 companies pitching, the judges will choose 8 companies to advance to the showcase at WiT Singapore, October 14-16. These startups will also be considered for PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025, unveiled at The Phocuswright Conference 2024.

Get your tickets to WiT Singapore 2024: http://www.witevents.com/witsingapore

At the showcase during WiT Singapore, the audience will then vote on a scaleup winner to present their innovation at The Phocuswright Conference 2024 this November 19-21. The audience will also vote for a seedup winner to present at WiT Seoul on November 26.

Align with groundbreaking innovations on the gleaming edge of travel tech. In its third year, the Global Startup Pitch, sponsored by JetBlue Ventures, leverages the expertise of WiT, Phocuswright, PhocusWire and industry partners to surface the most innovative technologies impacting travel today. We...

08/08/2024

At WiT Singapore 2024, we usher in the Next Generation of travel-technology, market trailblazers and demographical shifts in Asia Pacific.

The event will gather key voices to debate the future of travel and hospitality, while making sense of upcoming challenges and opportunities in the industry.

Get your tickets now: http://www.witevents.com/witsingapore

08/08/2024

It all started in 2015 when we thought, why don't we have an original song, composed, performed and produced by a local musician, to mark each year’s theme?

Wendi Koh, a well-known Singapore rock artist, answered our call, without missing a beat, “Yeah, let’s do it.”

Since then, Wendi has written and produced every song for us and performed live for us on opening day. You can listen to the whole playlist here: https://soundcloud.com/yeoh-siew-hoon

We all have our personal favourites, we wonder what’s yours?

Well, it could very well be this year’s song, especially after you learn how it all came together. Listen to how Wendi orchestrated this year’s theme song with a singer from Madagascar, a musician from Italy and mix-down in the US.

Truly Next Generation. Just a soundbite of what awaits you.

Come listen to more of the most thought-provoking, mind-opening conversations sure to take place at WiT Singapore, Oct 14-16.

Get your tickets now: http://www.witevents.com/witsingapore

01/08/2024

Watch the GLOBAL STARTUP PITCH FINALS Live!

On Aug 15, we will run a Virtual Live Finals in which 18 shortlisted startups will pitch to our judges, who will help us select the Winners.

Register for the Live Stream here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_otc72VeKSie_PwWAIQvxcQ #/registration

Welcoming both travel and non-travel startups who believe their businesses have application in the travel industry, we aim to uncover gems representing the different sectors of travel, from these regions across the world – Asia/Pacific, Middle East/Africa, Europe and the Americas.

The Winners will be showcased at WiT Singapore, Oct 14-16, and the People’s Choice Winners will win a ticket to the Phocuswright Conference (Nov 19-21), WiT Seoul (Nov 26 & 27), exposure to the audience and entrance into the Startup Program.

30/07/2024

Former journalist and data scientist, Lim Yee Hung, was twiddling his thumbs during the pandemic (like all of us) when he had an idea for a socially-distanced experience.

“I have always been interested in tech, so I taught myself coding, and built a game in the style of a chatbot,” said the Singaporean, who was a reporter for Digital Life, and had worked in the UK as a data scientist.

Together with a school buddy, Loh Jun Wei, Yee Hung launched HIDDEN. “It’s a mix of storytelling and gamification, we make it interesting, so people want to play the game,” he said. “It went viral really quickly.”

Full story here: https://www.webintravel.com/singapore-game-hidden-makes-the-leap-to-new-zealand-to-gamify-maori-stories/

25/07/2024

“Amazing things happen when you’re pushed out of your comfort zone,” said Klook's Sarah Wan at WiT Indie in Penang. In her opening session, Sarah spoke about the trends she's seeing in the industry, the lessons she's learnt as well as tips for indie operators to stay relevant in today's digital world of tours and activities.

Full interview here: https://www.webintravel.com/off-to-africa-to-learn-from-cheetahs-klooks-sarah-wan-on-self-care-high-growth-and-travel-trends/