WITS 2026: Chattanooga

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.

WITS is organized by Wanderful, a top network for women travelers and travel content creators with thousands of members worldwide.

Visit witsummit.com to learn more about the event, see the schedule, meet our incredible speakers and presenters, and more!

Now With Financing Through Afterpay

To make WITS more affordable than ever, we now have an option to finance tickets using Afterpay. This way you can book your spot while they're available and then make payments along the way at your convenience. What's better than that?

Ticket Fees Go To Charity

New in 2026: we're now hosting WITS ticketing through Humanitix, a 501(c)3 non-profit ticketing platform where 100% of ticket fees support other charities and non-profits around the world.

Exclusive Member Discount

Wanderful members get a whopping $100 off early bird and regular ticket prices (sorry, not flash sale) as a special bonus for being members!

Not a member yet? Join 3,700+ other travelers, travel content creators, and entrepreneurs for ongoing learning in our 24/7 member hub, networking, virtual masterminds, gigs and paid opportunities, local hub meetups and more. Learn more about membership here (or add it to your cart when you buy a ticket)!

Included With Your Ticket: The 2026 Bessie Awards

Named after Bessie Coleman, the first woman of African American and Native American descent to hold a pilot’s license, the Bessie Awards honor women and gender-diverse people of impact in travel, particularly influencers, creative entrepreneurs, marketers, and other representatives who have contributed unique voices and work to the travel industry. 

ALL WITS ticketholders automatically get a free ticket to the Bessies. Non WITS ticketholders can also purchase a separate ticket to the Bessies in order to attend.

This year's Bessie Awards will take place at 7pm on Saturday, 30 May 2026, in Chattanooga, TN. Learn more at bessieawards.org.

Add On: Creator 101

Creator 101 is a pre-conference, half-day program designed for attendees who are new to digital content creation and want a clear, realistic foundation for starting their creator journey.

This session is for creators who feel excited and overwhelmed—and want to understand how all the pieces fit together before diving in. Through a mix of short talks, hands-on workshopping, and guided discussion, you’ll learn from experienced creators and entrepreneurs about purpose, content creation, audience growth, monetization paths, and the basics of treating this work like a real business.

Rather than focusing on hacks or quick wins, Creator 101 helps you see the big picture, clarify your goals, and walk away with tangible tools, clear next steps, and a plan you can actually stick with—so you leave feeling confident, capable, and ready to get started.

Creator 101 costs an additional $125 USD (+ processing fees), and will take place on the Friday of WITS, before regular sessions begin and at the same time as the Media Marketplace.

If you’d like to attend, be sure to add Creator 101 (formerly known as Beginner Bootcamp) on to your ticket when you purchase.

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Get a taste of what's coming to you in 2026!