A competition for start ups in the digital travel space -

WITovation, a competition for start-ups, takes place again this year as part of Asia's leading travel distribution, marketing and technology conference, Web In Travel (WIT).

For entrepreneurs who are keen to start up their own business in the digital travel space, this is your 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.

Mentors include:

• Andrew McGlinchey, Head of Product Management, Southeast Asia, Google South East Asia, Singapore
• Brett Henry, Vice President, Marketing, Abacus International, Singapore
• Dhruv Shringi, CEO, Yatra Online Pvt. Ltd., India
• Hrush Bhatt, Co-Founder, Cleartrip & Small World, India
• Loh Lik Peng, Owner, New Majestic Hotel, Singapore
• Martin Symes, CEO, Wego, Singapore
• Morris Sim, CEO & Co-founder, Circos Brand Karma, Taiwan
• Timothy Hughes, Vice President Commercial, Orbitz Worldwide and HotelClub, Australia
• Timothy O'Neil-Dunne, Managing Partner, T2 Impact, US
• William Bao Bean, Partner, Softbank China & India Holdings
• Wu Hai, CEO, Orange Hotel Group, China

All entries should be submitted to witovation@webintravel.com by 15 August 2010. For details visit webintravel.com. Shortlisted entries will be invited to attend and participate in the Bootcamp in Singapore on Oct 18.

WEB IN TRAVEL RETURNS IN 2010

Early Bird tickets should be grabbed now for the sixth edition of Web In Travel as Asia's leading travel distribution, marketing and technology conference returns in October 2010, alongside ITB Asia.

Asia's leading travel distribution, marketing and technology conference, 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. Online travel brands represented include global/regional names such Google, TripAdvisor, Expedia, ZUJI/Travelocity, Wotif and Agoda and local players such as eLong, China; Yatra, India; HotelandJoy, Korea and travel.jp, Japan.

Major brands from Hospitality, Aviation and Tourism are also represented. Some 400 delegates, from more than 20 countries, are expected to attend again this year.

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)

Revolving around the theme "The C-Spot", the programme this year is about putting the Customer at the Centre of its Conversations. WIT, known for its engaging and interactive format, will once again be a conference where ideas are shared and speakers and delegates together set the agenda for the online travel space in Asia Pacific.

For entrepreneurs, the WITovation Bootcamp takes place, featuring 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. Lund will also be a key speaker at WIT.

The current programme and registration information can be found at www.webintravel.com. Register today to enjoy huge savings.