In January 2016, the first WIT Hospitality Think Tank was held in Singapore. It tackled The Future of Hotel Distribution in Asia: Trends, Issues & Opportunities. This second edition, held in Hong Kong, on March 26, 2017 focused on the Opportunities that have arisen as a result of the dynamic changes taking place in hotel distribution, marketing and technology in Asia. The Four Opportunities identified are:
1. Understanding the complexity of distribution
2. Leveraging the true power of partnerships
3. Getting owners onboard the new digital world
4. Preparing talent for the new economy