Web In Travel
The sixth edition of Web In Travel is going to take place from 19-22 October. There are a number of exciting events occurring before the conference as well.
- Singapore’s very own version of “Motorcycle Diaries” will come to life at the next WIT*e – Inspiration & Mentoring as the husband-and-wife team who went on a round-the-world trip by motorcyle shares their stories at the event on September 2. Goh Mia Chun and Samantha Pan, who recently returned from their adventure, will tell students and travel industry professionals attending WIT*e about the inspiration behind the journey, their lessons on the road and the most exciting and scariest moments of the trip. Click here for details
- WITovation, a competition for start up’s take place again this year as part Web In Travel (WIT). For entrepreneurs who are keen to start up their own business in the digital travel space, this is a chance to get an edge and make your dream come true with the WITovation Entrepreneur Competition & Bootcamp, Singapore. The competition is open to start-ups from zero to two years old, looking to build a sustainable business in the digital travel space. Any ideas are welcome. You just need to submit a maximum of three pages describing your business concept and implementation plan. What you stand to win is personal time with WIT’s mentors and judges; an opportunity to be positioned for a Singapore government grant for start-ups; and the opportunity to meet and discuss your business plans with key investors and influencers in the industry.
For competition entrants and all interested entrepreneurs, the WITovation Entrepreneur Bootcamp takes place on Oct 18, 2010 at the LKC School of Business, Singapore Management University. The event features Morten Lund, co-founder of more than 50 high-tech start-ups, most famously Skype and online stockbroker Zecco, who knows a thing or two about the dark side and the bright side of success as an entrepreneur.
- Web In Travel (WIT), returns from 19-22 October 2010, alongside ITB Asia. Early Bird tickets are now on sale, for just USD888, representing a savings of USD300. A veritable who’s who of the industry is speaking at the conference. Brands represented include Expedia, TravelCLICK, comScore, wego, Zuji, hotels.com, NileGuide, and Agoda. Major brands from Hospitality, Aviation and Tourism are also represented. Some 400 delegates are expected to attend again this year, from more than 20 countries. Click here for details
A WIT ticket gives you entry to:
• WITovation Entrepreneur Bootcamp – Oct 18, Singapore Management University (seating limited, first come first serve)
• WIT Conference & Expo – Oct 19-20, Ballroom 2, Suntec Convention Centre
• WIT Ideas Lab at ITB Asia – Oct 21-22, 9-11am, Ballroom 2, Suntec Convention Centre
• WIT Clinics at ITB Asia – Oct 21-22, 3-5pm, Level 6, ITB Asia Exhibition, Suntec Convention Centre
• All WIT social events (except those by invitation)
• ITB Asia – Oct 20-22, 11am-6pm, Level 6, Suntec Convention Centre
• All ITB Asia social events (except those by invitation)