Top of the WiT 25: Indie Travel Returns, New Booking Trends, and the Joys of Working with AI
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Top Of The WiT is a grab of the trendiest news in travel, tech and Asia - all condensed into a nugget-sized podcast.  In this episode, we're joined by optimists, experimentalists, and innovators Dawn Jeremiah (GoCity), Chan Chee Chong (GlobalTix), and Jason Chan (Cinewav) to discuss the return of indie travel and their key takeaways from WiT Indie 2023, which took place in Penang after a 3-year no-go. After producing and screening content made with AI tools, what does Jason, a filmmaker, think about working with AI? Also, his take on the Writers and Actors strikes in Hollywood is brutally honest - and not what you might expect.  Dawn gets into new marketing trends - what are people searching for, how are younger travellers booking trips, and how important is ChatGPT and other AI tools to the overall ecosystem? We put ChatGPT to the test, in real-time, to find out. Then, CC talks about the value of hidden gems and if traditionally popular destinations are losing their luster. Do people want to see the usual sides of Bangkok... or do they want to hop on a bike, get spontaneous, and discover a culture unseen to everyday tourists? Stream the episode to find out more.
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