WITS ONLINE
VIRTUAL TOURS & PRESS TRIPS
NOTE: All tours and press trips are open to WITS Online attendees only. Not already registered? Click here!
Welcome to WITS Online virtual tours and press trips! We have a fantastic lineup of virtual experiences hosted by our partners, so you can “travel” safely while we all stay home.
All participants are expected to create content in exchange for free admission to tours and activities. This can include, but is not limited to: blog posts, social media posts, vlogs, news or print publication articles, etc.
More trips will be added in the coming weeks!
BY APPLICATION
Tinggly
Thursday, 22 April 2021 options between 10am and 6pm ET
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23 March 2021
Tinggly would like to invite travel loving bloggers, vloggers and journalists to enjoy one of our experience gift collections for FREE. We have hundreds of experiences to choose from in more than 140 different countries. So, if you'd like to try skydiving for the first time or you've always wanted to see the northern lights, we're offering you the chance to do it, on us. From online vegan cooking courses or environmental floristry classes to bungee jumping in Switzerland or guided tours around Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, this is your chance to create top quality content for your site that's about real life stories, not stuff.
By applying and accepting a spot, participants agree to publish a minimum of the following: 1 blog post, video, or other piece of evergreen content; 1-2 posts or stories on Instagram or another social platform.
Discover Sarasota Tours
Thursday, 22 April 2021 @ 12pm ET
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 16 April 2021
Come along on our virtual tour of Sarasota, Florida to get your 60 minutes of sunshine! In this virtual press event, meet Tammy Hauser, tour operator and CEO of Discover Sarasota Tours offering 10 different tour themes of Sarasota, watch a video showcasing the highlights in Sarasota attractions, history, culture and shopping/dining options, and hear from Visit Sarasota about why Sarasota is the BEST vacation value for families, honeymooners, groups, retirees, and single travelers looking for gorgeous beaches, arts and entertainment options, water activities, wonderful restaurants, boutiques and a charming smaller walkable, Florida town vibe.
By applying and accepting a spot, participants agree to publish a minimum of the following: 1 blog post, video, or other piece of evergreen content; 1-2 posts or stories on Instagram or another social platform.
eXplore Lawrence
Thursday, 22 April 2021 @ 3pm ET
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23 March 2021
Founded by pioneers driven to create a state where people of all races would be free, Lawrence, Kansas has continually defined itself as an open, energetic and welcoming community. Quirky? Different? Unexpected? Yes! But more importantly, we invite you to explore a city where you are free to be you. Local experts will guide you through the history, arts, culture, food, and drink that make Lawrence unmistakable.
By applying and accepting a spot, participants agree to publish a minimum of the following: 1 blog post, video, or other piece of evergreen content; 1-2 posts or stories on Instagram or another social platform.
Tourism New Brunswick
Friday, 23 April 2021 @ 3:30-5pm ET
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 16 April 2021
Welcome to New Brunswick's Bay of Fundy region, home to the world's highest tides! This virtual tour of one of the most unique places in the world will start off with a visit to the iconic Hopewell Rocks to see the "flowerpots" and walk on the ocean floor. Next, we'll visit some of the most unique elements that make up our newest attraction, the Fundy Trail, one of the last undeveloped stretches of coastline between Labrador and Florida. We'll wrap up our Bay of Fundy adventure with a visit to Saint John, Canada's oldest incorporated city and the only city on the Bay.
By applying and accepting a spot, participants agree to publish a minimum of the following: 1 blog post, video, or other piece of evergreen content; 1-2 posts or stories on Instagram or another social platform.
Destination Madison
Friday, 23 April 2021 @ 6:30pm ET
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23 March 2021
Join Destination Madison for a very special interactive virtual experience. Enjoy an at-home pairing featuring several of Madison’s award-winning Essential Madison Experience partners. Discover the delicious world of Wisconsin cheese, German-style craft beer, and mustard (yes – mustard!) from our very own National Mustard Museum.
By applying and accepting a spot, participants agree to publish a minimum of the following: 1 blog post, video, or other piece of evergreen content; 1-2 posts or stories on Instagram or another social platform.
CzechTourism USA & Canada
Saturday, 24 April 2021 @ 1pm ET
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 16 April 2021
Virtually stroll Prague's historic Jewish neighborhood with your host and discover brave and thrilling stories of Czechoslovakians during World War II. The former ghetto of Josefov has been home to a Jewish community for hundreds of years and boasts six synagogues (built between the 13th and 19th centuries), a Jewish town hall, and one of Europe's oldest surviving Jewish cemeteries. See the sights and hear heroic tales of Nazi assassinations, secret concentration camp art classes, a man known as "the British Schindler," and more in this look back at everyday life during the dark reign of the Third Reich.
You’ll also discover what the Stumbling Stones are and where to find them, see a medieval synagogue and one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in Europe, and learn about life under the Nazis in Prague.
By applying and accepting a spot, participants agree to publish a minimum of the following: 1 blog post, video, or other piece of evergreen content; 1-2 posts or stories on Instagram or another social platform.
FIRST COME FIRST SERVED
UnCruise Adventures
Thursday, 22 April 2021 @ 10am ET
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 16 April 2021
Free signup and free cancelation by 14 April!
Ahoy, welcome aboard, virtually! Get introduced to the exceptional world of small boat adventure cruising with UnCruise Adventures. The award-winning brand leads in small boat cruising and adventure travel with year-round itineraries from Alaska to Hawaii, Costa Rica and the Galapagos. Nothing beats getting up-close-and-personal with nature and wildlife, learning about local culture from native tribes to local artists and enjoying farm-to-boat sustainable cuisine. Don’t forget our multi-activity 7 to 14-night adventures with hiking, bushwhacking, kayaking, snorkeling, skiffing, wildlife and storytelling for adventurers at any age. This year we celebrate our 25th anniversary of adventure and will be sharing it with our guests all year long. During our virtual experience, we will guide you through a virtual boat tour, show you who we are, where we travel, the difference of small boat cruising with 22-86 of your new best friends and how we work with national and international storytellers to share personal adventure stories. Give us your imagination, and we’ll give you back your adventure! #UnCruise25th
Visit Park City
Thursday, 22 April 2021 @ 11am ET
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 16 April 2021
Free signup and free cancelation by 14 April!
Park City, Utah is a year-round destination, offering four unique experiences with each passing season, but summertime is especially wonderful. Summer in this mountain getaway offers bountiful outdoor recreation, beautiful scenery every way you turn, arts, culture, dining, relaxing, indulging, and refreshing your senses. On this virtual FAM, we'll guide you through a day in Park City, starting at your hotel and introducing you to some fun ways to get outside (silks yoga or extreme tubing, anyone?), where to enjoy some great dining (and whiskey!), and inspire you to retreat to higher altitudes in the peak of summer.
Visit Phoenix
Thursday, 22 April 2021 @ 1pm ET
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 16 April 2021
Free signup and free cancelation by 14 April!
Meet the remarkable female chefs of Phoenix! Phoenix is home to multiple James Beard award winning female chefs along with stunning mixologists and a craft brew maker. During our virtual trip, we’ll experience live demonstrations with recipes and culinary insights valuable for exceptional storytelling. Phoenix boosts a diverse culinary and agritourism community using local and native ingredients. This virtual foodie fam is one that will be memorable.
Québec maritime
Thursday, 22 April 2021 @ 2pm ET
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 16 April 2021
Free signup and free cancelation by 14 April!
Imagine the great outdoors, the sound of the sea and wildlife observation... Are you ready to set a course for Québec by the Sea? Le Québec maritime invites you to a virtual tour of the maritime regions of Québec, during which you will have the opportunity to meet local ambassadors who are eager to introduce you to their corner of the world!
Visit KC
Friday, 23 April 2021 @ 2:30pm ET
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 16 April 2021
Free signup and free cancelation by 14 April!
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to WITS North America in 2022, right here in Kansas City, heart of the New Midwest. In the meantime, join us for a sneak peek of everything KC has to offer. From history museums making headlines and new hotels with sweeping skyline views to fresh takes on our world-famous barbecue and distilleries that feel more like a playground for cocktail aficionados, the Paris of the Plains holds plenty of surprises in store. Preview a few of the highlights waiting for you and meet some of the makers, musicians and master chefs who are making the center of the country the center of attention. It’ll be the perfect inspiration to start planning for #WITSKC in 2022!
Medora CVB
Friday, 23 April 2021 @ 6:30pm ET
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 16 April 2021
Free signup and free cancelation by 14 April!
On the western edge of North Dakota with the Badlands as its backdrop, sits the historic town of Medora, ND. This one of a kind town is better known as North Dakota’s #1 tourist destination. Medora is surrounded by breathtaking, unspoiled nature with Theodore Roosevelt National Park acting as its backyard. Known for its western culture, visitors will find this historic hub filled with an endless array of activities and events for all ages. Whatever your hobby may be, Medora has it all.
On this virtual FAM, we'll guide you through a day in Medora, starting at your hotel and walking you though parts of our historic town. You'll learn a little about our history, about all of the amazing outdoor activities, visit some of our unique eateries, shops and attractions. We will share our plans and progress for building the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential library. Perhaps, Theodore himself will stop by and say hello! We hope that you will be inspired to visit us in person and become part of the legacy!