WIT was launched in 2005 with the support of the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and close to 300 delegates attended the 2005, 2006 and 2007 event.

WIT TURNS 5 and here's what others have to say:

"Over the past 5 years, WIT has kept everyone informed and challenged so that we should all be looking forward to the "new normal". WIT has provided a great platform for education and innovation, while allowing for discussion and debate. It is one of the best industry events in the region." – Bernadette Dennis, Managing Director, HSMAI Asia Pacific

"I must have been to 100 travel conference over the last 17 years in the travel industry and none compare in quality, originality, content and atmosphere to WIT. Siew Hoon and her team are simply the best in the business." – Martin Symes, CEO, Wego

"WIT is by far the most interesting and best organised event of the industry's Asia-Pacific calendar. The event is fast-paced, exciting, unbiased and never shies away from a bit of controversy. Attendees are constantly treated to panels and presentations from industry leaders who focus on the issues that matter to the industry today and in the future. Well attended and fun, it's the one event in my calendar I make sure never to miss. Great job on your first five years, and I sincerely wish you many more." – Patrick Andres, Managing Director, SynXis Asia-Pacific

"Having been involved with WIT since the beginning – I can think of no better tribute than the fact that it is still going and still doing the "right" thing – challenging the challenged. Well done, WIT. Here's to another 5." – Timothy O'Neil-Dunne, Managing Partner, T2 Impact

"Five years ago we first partnered with WIT, confident that the partnership could help the travel industry reach new heights. We are honoured to be part of this dynamic event which we know will continue to inspire business leaders seeking new opportunities and ways of taking advantage of them. WIT plays an important role in helping to advance industry knowledge and in encouraging the new generation of leaders in the travel industry." – Robert Bailey, President and CEO, Abacus International

"WIT continues to be as important today as it has been for each of the past 5 years since it began. In that time, we have seen a plethora of developments; increased competition, changing patterns and trends in travel, growing economic pressure and of course the ever increasing importance of the internet. WIT has provided the platform that allows the industry to come together to share, learn and work together to bring everyone; individual and organisation alike to tap on the opportunities that these changes represented." – Brett Henry, Vice President Marketing, Abacus International

"WIT has been the single greatest industry event to look forward to every year. With relevant topics picked and presented in refreshing wraps by the ever so creative Siew Hoon and her talented team, each new conference is packed with surprises and new ideas." – Roland Jegge, Vice President, Asia Pacific, WORLDHOTELS

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