The travel industry is changing fast, and there's no better place to hear what's happening than WiT Singapore 2026. For the first time, Dan was on the ground at this leading travel technology conference, connecting with the people driving change across the industry. Recorded live from the conference floor, this special Event Spotlight episode brings you conversations with the founders, innovators, and industry leaders shaping the future of travel.
As Asia Pacific's leading travel technology conference, WiT Singapore brings together hundreds of decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and investors from more than 30 countries to explore what's next for the industry. This year's theme, "21: A New Beginning," focuses on a new era of travel driven by generative AI, changing consumer expectations, and fresh opportunities for innovation.
Across these conversations, we explore everything from payments and metasearch to hotel technology, AI-powered discovery, and the behind-the-scenes systems that make travel bookings possible. Hear firsthand how businesses are adapting, where they're investing, and what they believe will have the biggest impact on the industry in the years ahead.
Highlights & Timestamps:
0m05s - Brian Dass, CEO, One Journey
14m16s - Jacinta Lim, CEO, Seek Sophie
30m57s - Atsumi Araki, VELTRA
50m48s - Brian Batista, CEO, Skyscanner
1h04m02s - John Seaton, HotelREZ
1h15m16s - Romy Abbrederis, CEO & Co-founder, Lobby AI
1h31m36s - Alex Veka, Founder, CEO & CMO, Vibe Adventures
1h45m30s - Roger Sharp, Founder & Chair, North Ridge Partners
2h03m53s - Stephen Joyce, Global Strategy Lead- Travel, Tours & OTA’s, Protect Group
2h28m42s - Nana Kankam, Founder, BookAfrica
20h50m19s - Jason van Esso, Founder & CEO, Crewfare
3h00m34s - Mikayla Allen, Founder & CEO, dnd video
3h07m45s - Astha Kalbag, Founder, Talk to Magpie AI
3h23m01s - Timothy O’Neill–Dunne, Principal, T2 Impact
3h44m40s - Christa Sabathaly, Co-founder & CEO, Spun Global
3h59m09s - Cara Whitehill, Venture Partner, Thayer Ventures
4h15m16s - Pete Comeau, Managing Director, Phocuswright
