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    The premier event for travel creators and influencers, and the brands that want to work with them. Powered by Wanderful.
     

    WITS CHATTANOOGA

    TENNESSEE

    29-31 MAY 2026


     

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    WELCOME TO WITS!

     

    WITS is the largest gathering of women travel creators in the world and the premier event for travel's top marketing talent. Creative entrepreneurs, influencers, DMOs, and industry come together to discuss future innovations, build dynamic collaborations, and change travel worldwide, all while supporting and empowering a diverse community. All genders are welcome and invited to join us for important conversations about elevating women and underrepresented creators as well as current issues in travel.

    We’re thrilled to be heading to beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee for our 13th in-person WITS!

    Scroll down to get your ticket and join the movement.

     
     
     

     
     
     

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    We do not sell tickets at the door for WITS or Beginner Bootcamp.

     

    Creator Ticket

    ❗ FLASH SALE:
    $399 ❗
    until may 21

    EARLY BIRD: $499
    UNTIL OCTOBER 1

    FULL PRICE: $599

    For bloggers, influencers, and content creators. Must show proof of online channels or published work.

    Includes:
    •All sessions and workshops
    •Media Marketplace
    •Official parties and meetups
    •Tours and events
    •Sunday Brunch
    •Ticket to the Bessie Awards

    Industry Ticket
    $1,199

    For industry professionals, PR and marketing agencies, and brand representatives.

    Includes:
    •All sessions and workshops
    •Limited access to Media Marketplace (meet with sponsoring brands only)
    •Official parties and meetups
    •Tours and events
    •Sunday Brunch
    •Ticket to the Bessie Awards

    Are you a brand that wants to meet content creators? Click here for information on our exhibitor packages!

    Beginner Bootcamp (add-on only)
    $125

    **Creator or Industry ticket needed in order to purchase.**

    Designed for those who are new to content creation and looking to establish basic knowledge and skills.

    Includes:
    •Extra half-day of programming on Friday
    •Exclusive brunch or lunch

     
     

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      VENUE

      The Chattanoogan Hotel
      1201 Broad St
      Chattanooga, TN 374028

       
       

      WITS session programming will take place at the Chattanoogan Hotel in Downtown Chattanooga. Tours, FAM trips, parties, and other offsite events will take place around the city. All locations noted in the schedule.

       

       
       
       

      SCHEDULE

       

      Find a tentative schedule below! More specifics will be announced prior to WITS.

       
       
       

      MAY 27-28

      Tours & FAM Trips

      MAY 29

      Media Marketplace

      Beginner Bootcamp

      Sessions + Workshops

      Opening Party, hosted by Visit Chattanooga

      MAY 30

      Sessions + Workshops

      Bessie Awards

      MAY 31

      Sessions + Workshops

      Brunch

      Tours & FAM Trips

      JUNE 1-2

      Tours & FAM Trips

       
       
       

       
       
       

      SPEAKERS

      See last year’s speakers below! New WITS speakers will be announced in early 2026.

      Interested in speaking at WITS? Click here to apply.

       
       
       

       
       

      WITS IS MADE POSSIBLE BY

      OUR TEAM

      The creator of WITS, Wanderful is the leading network of travel-loving women with thousands of global members and dozens of hubs worldwide. Learn about becoming a creator member and our commitment to amplifying women's voices at sheswanderful.com.

      OUR HOST

       
       
       
       

       
       
       

      PARTNERS

      View last year’s partners below! More to come as we approach WITS.

      Interested in amplifying your brand or organization? Click here to learn how to partner with WITS and reach the world’s leading travel creators.

       

       
       

      WITS CHATTANOOGA FAQs

      • Our schedule changes each year, but sessions and workshops are always offered at intermediate and advanced levels and cover a wide array of topics related to business development, content creation, industry trends, and hard skills. Sessions are 60 or 90 minutes and focus on learning, education, and practical skill development. Our Friday morning half-day Beginner Bootcamp is also offered for those new to digital content creation to get a head start on the rest of the weekend.

      • WITS is NOT just for women and we hope you consider coming no matter your gender! All genders are welcome and invited to join us for all the professional development, networking, tours and activities, and important conversations that happen at WITS. Just keep in mind that what sets WITS apart from other travel conferences is that we’re intentional about working to elevate women and other underrepresented creators in travel. That said, our attendees range across the gender spectrum and we encourage everyone to use the pronouns that are shared by others at the event and use gender-neutral language whenever possible. We are firmly committed to diversity and inclusion and aim to make our events inclusive for attendees of all races, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, genders and expressions, ages, body sizes, and abilities.

      • WITS is primarily for content creators and businesses. At our events, you’ll find everyone including influencers, bloggers, journalists, travelers, writers, creators, PR/brand reps, entrepreneurs, nonprofit employees, business developers, photographers, multimedia producers, teachers, and more. Creator tickets are for media only and are subsidized in exchange for website and social media coverage during the event. Industry tickets are for empowered travel professionals and travel company reps, although we highly recommend that industry members look into our partnership opportunities, as partnering with us will likely produce better ROI for you at only a small increase in cost. Small businesses can also get a discounted Industry ticket as a Wanderful Small Business member. "Regular" ticket holders will need to purchase an Industry ticket, but if you're simply a travel lover who wants to connect with other travelers, we recommend our sister event, Wanderfest. We also have a limited number of press tickets available for journalists who will be covering WITS in major news publications. Please contact us at wits@sheswanderful.com to inquire about a press ticket. You must be able to show proof of employment at a major news organization in order to qualify for a press ticket.

      • There are a few ways you can get involved: purchase a ticket, get your company or brand to sponsor or exhibit, or volunteer with us (scroll down to sign up for our newsletter to find out when volunteer opportunities open).

      • So much! Access to any session you’d like to attend, entry to all our official parties and events (including the Bessie Awards), our famous Sunday Brunch, a slew of free tours and activities — plus the opportunity to network with amazing influencers and brands and collect a ton of free swag. Note that in order to attend Beginner Bootcamp sessions, you must add Beginner Bootcamp to your ticket when you purchase it. Some of our our other offerings do require pre-registration or application. All information will be emailed to you prior to the event once you register as well as noted on their descriptions in our schedule.

      • Beginner Bootcamp sessions are an extra pre-conference block of programming (with an extra meal included!), specifically designed for attendees who are new to blogging and digital content creation and interested in becoming a travel influencer. This is an opportunity for beginner bloggers (or those who have not yet started a blog but would like to) to get a head start on the exciting and informative sessions taking place at WITS. Participants will learn from experienced bloggers, influencers, and entrepreneurs about content development and promotion. Beginner Bootcamp costs $125 USD more than a regular ticket, and will take place on Friday morning before regular sessions begin. If you’d like to attend, be sure to add on Beginner Bootcamp when you purchase your ticket. If you did not purchase a Beginner Bootcamp ticket and would like to attend, you can purchase it individually in the same way you’d purchase a regular ticket.

      • A limited number of volunteers will be offered free tickets to WITS in exchange for their service at the event. Scroll up or down to the bottom of this page to sign up for our newsletter and find out when applications open. We can’t accept new volunteers before or after the application is open.

      • ALL WITS TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. Tickets are non-refundable but may be resold via the Humanitix ticketing platform until 31 March 2026. After this date, tickets are non-resellable. Individuals buying or selling a ticket must coordinate any transfer of funds individually. Tickets cannot be used at or transferred to any other event but the one they were purchased for. Please see your event confirmation email for information about reselling your ticket.

      • WITS is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events. If you have an accessibility or dietary accommodation request, please let us know in the appropriate question box when you purchase your ticket.

        All full group conference programming – like our general sessions, breakout sessions, opening party, and the Bessie Awards – is wheelchair accessible. We also offer open wheelchair space as well as separate labeled reserved accessible seating at the front of each session room, and our in-room volunteers are available if you require assistance sitting somewhere else. Tours and excursions that are wheelchair accessible are clearly labeled in our schedule.

        If you require additional audiovisual accommodations, please reach out to us at wits@sheswanderful.com to find a solution that works for you. In the past this has included arranging an assisted hearing device, reimbursement for the cost of real-time AI transcription software, and distributing session presentations prior to the conference. We will work with you to the best of our ability to find a solution that suits your needs.

        At WITS-organized events where food is served, we offer options that accommodate most dietary needs and ensure that food is clearly labeled. If you are attending a non-WITS-organized offsite event hosted by a partner or sponsor (including tours, FAM trips, meetups, and other gatherings), please check directly with the host about what options will be available.

      • No, sorry. You must purchase your ticket online before ticket registrations close.

      • We have a discounted room block available so you can stay right in our conference hotel! View our homepage for more information.

      • Official WITS activities begin on the morning of Friday and last through the afternoon of Sunday. Pre- and post-conference tours and FAM trips begin a few days before and end a few days after these dates. Regardless of if you plan to join us on a tour or FAM trip, we recommend coming into town one to three days before and/or after WITS weekend so that you can maximize your time sightseeing in the area.

      • Downtown Chattanooga is a very walkable city, and any offsite WITS-affiliated events will have transportation provided. If you wish to do some additional sightseeing in the area, you’re of course welcome to bring a car! Please note that parking at our host hotel will incur an additional fee.

      • Check out our partnerships page. We are seeking inspired companies that are interested both in growing or enhancing their relationship with travelers and working with travel content creators and influencers. Partnership opportunities include online promotions, booth space, giveaways, official parties, coffee hours, tours, and more. This is just a taste; we encourage you to contact us to discuss how we can give your brand the exposure it deserves.

      • Our Facebook group is the perfect place!