WiT Marks 20 Years with 'Online Travel in Asia: The Untold Story' Video Series
WiT, a leading voice in Asia's travel industry, marks its 20th anniversary with 'Online Travel in Asia: The Untold Story', a captivating video series delving into the sector's evolution. The series premieres with Chapter 1, 'Time to Face the Music', and will release a few episodes every week for three weeks.
WiT's journey began in 2005 when its founder, Yeoh Siew Hoon, launched the first conference. Siew Hoon, inspired by David Bowie's views on the Internet in a 2000 BBC interview, left the corporate world in the same year, adopting a dog named Dylan and embracing freelance life.
The series explores how crises accelerated the rise of online travel, with Chapter 2, 'The Beginning of the Beginning', focusing on this theme. Chapter 3, 'The Heavy Meta Era', delves into the impact of metasearch on Asia's travel landscape. Siew Hoon also published the travel book 'Around Asia in 1 Hour' in 2003, reflecting her passion for storytelling and exploration.
WiT's anniversary video series promises an engaging journey through Asia's online travel history. From its origins to the impact of metasearch, each chapter offers a unique perspective, making it a must-watch for industry enthusiasts and professionals alike.
