WELCOME TO WITS ONLINE
WITS brings together hundreds of content creators, innovators, and thought leaders from across the globe to learn, collaborate, and change the travel industry worldwide.
Our third virtual WITS was a nearly week-long series of events and included:
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
VIRTUAL TOURS
1-ON-1 MEETINGS BETWEEN CREATORS & BRANDS
WORKSHOPS & MASTERCLASSES
MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
& MORE!
“[WITS] has easily become my favorite conference because of the quality programming, genuine people, and ample opportunities to grow my business.”
SOPHIA HYDER HOCK
“This is the only conference I schedule my work around because it’s that meaningful to me.”
JAZMIN ROJAS
“WITS is THE conference to attend if you are a passionate traveller and blogger. You'll find community and knowledge to grow.”
OLIVIA RUTT
SCHEDULE
Beginner Bootcamp with Beth Santos, Justine Abigail Yu, & Karisma Shackelford
Welcome & Opening Keynote with Genevieve Padalecki, Natasha Nicholes, Beth Santos, & Marissa Sutera
Bessie Awards
Launch Pad: Launching and Sustaining a Business During a Pandemic with Kate Sullivan, Kim Haas, Stephanie Flor, & Teri Johnson
Are Influencers the New Travel Agents? with Ashlee Major Moss, Lizia Santos, & Rani Cheema
Opening Session with Beth Santos & Marissa Sutera
The Ethics of Travel & Influence, Post-COVID with Emily Scott, Jacki Ueng, & Natasha Nicholes
Engaging With Politics on Our Platforms with Jazzmine Raine, Nadeen White, & Natasha Amar
Closing Keynote with Gretchen Sorin & Beth Santos
SCHEDULE DETAILS
BEGINNER BOOTCAMP
Beginner Bootcamp sessions are an extra pre-conference block of programming taught by expert creators, influencers, and entrepreneurs. Sessions are specifically designed for attendees who are new to digital content creation and interested in developing their careers as travel influencers. Beginner Bootcamp is free and open to all, and requires separate pre-registration.
BESSIE AWARDS
The Bessie Awards honor women and gender diverse people of impact in travel, particularly influencers, creative entrepreneurs, marketers, and industry members who have added a compelling voice to the industry. The Bessie Awards are free and open to all.
MEETUP GROUPS
Meetup Groups are casual gatherings organized by WITS community members. This year's meetups include: business owners, creators of color, solo travel, outdoor and adventure travel, self care and meditation, and more. Meetups are free and open to all.
MENTOR MEETINGS
Mentor Meetings are personalized sessions offered by some of our expert speakers. Attendees can meet with a mentor one-on-one for 60 minutes at a time outside of programming hours. Mentor Meetings are open to those with A Year of Benefits as well as Standard ticket holders, and require separate pre-registration and payment.
SESSIONS & KEYNOTES
All WITS sessions and keynotes address important topics in the travel industry, and require no separate registration. A Year of Benefits ticket holders receive access to all live sessions and session recordings. Standard and Free ticket holders receive access to live sessions only.
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
WITS Virtual Meetings are the first of their kind, created to help shape the future of collaboration in the travel industry. They’re an opportunity for seasoned content creators and inspired brands to meet, build powerful relationships, and discuss collaboration opportunities. Virtual Meetings are available to those with A Year of Benefits as well as Standard ticket holders, and require separate pre-registration.
VIRTUAL TOURS
This year, our famous Tours and FAM trips are all virtual and, as usual, free of charge. While some events are first come first served, others require a separate application. All Tours and FAM trips are available to those with A Year of Benefits as well as Standard ticket holders, and require separate pre-registration.
WORKSHOPS & MASTERCLASSES
Workshops and Masterclasses are extra blocks of programming hosted by top industry experts and designed to dive deeper into important industry topics. Workshops and Masterclasses are open to all, and require separate pre-registration and payment.
SPEAKERS
KEYNOTES
GENEVIEVE PADALECKI
Actress, traveler, activist, lifestyle blogger, & YouTuber
GRETCHEN SORIN
Professor, historian, museum curator, author of Driving While Black, & co-writer of Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility on PBS
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