The Get Funded Show@WTM in November is due to feature a high profile list of industry leaders, ranging from All Leisure Group owner Roger Allard to ebookers founder Dinesh Dhamija.

 

The event is designed as a high-profile platform where innovators of the industry can pitch ideas likely to shape the future of travel.

 

The Get Funded Show is described as bringing together the entrepreneurs who have shaped the industry with the future ones set to change it again. 

 

“The unique event will catapult savvy start-ups into the limelight at the world's premier travel event,” a spokesman said.

 

They will be judged by panelists, including:

 

Hugo Burge, Founder, Cheapflights and Howzat Media

Steve Endacott, CEO, On Holiday Group

John Kent, Founder and CEO of youtravel.com and founder of Aquis Hotels and Resorts

Roger Allard, All Leisure Group

Peter Waller, Thomas Cook group mergers and acquisitions director

Paul Evans, founder and chief executive, Low Cost Holiday Group

Faisal Galaria, ex-managing director, Kayak Europe and angel investor

Dinesh Dhamija, founder, eBookers

Cree Lawson, founder and CEO, Travel Ad Network

Glenn Fogel, EVP corporate development, Priceline

Dhruv Shringi, founder, Yatra

Patrick Hoffstetter, UK managing director, lastminute.com

Roberto Bonanzinga, partner, Balderton Capital

Jason Katz, founder, KP Capital

Bill Morrow, co-founder, Angels Den

Nic Brisbourne, partner, DFS Esprit

Alexis Bonte, co-founder, CEO and angel investor, eRepublik Labs

 

*The application process is open at www.getfundedshow.com/how-to-get-involved-entrepreneurs.asp.