FutureTravel

Spanish startup Mygocu just secured €463K funding to revolutionize group travel planning.💥 They're already processing 60K+ bookings across 7 countries, with strong presence in Spain, France, and Italy. Their platform is modernizing how travel agencies and tour operators manage group bookings - a much-needed update for the industry! #TravelTech #StartupNews #Innovation https://lnkd.in/dBcrZRJu

Paris-based Naboo just secured €20M Series A funding led by Notion Capital.✨Their AI-powered platform is revolutionizing corporate event planning, making venue booking and team retreat organization seamless. With plans to expand across the UK, Germany, and Spain in 2025, they're also leading the way in sustainability with built-in carbon tracking. 🌱 #CorporateEvents #TravelTech #StartupNews https://lnkd.in/dcRzYw7x

Copenhagen-based Tryp.com just raised €3.1M 🚀 Started in a university dorm, they're making travel planning simpler by combining flights, trains, and hotels in one booking. Their AI helps find smart routes others miss, making group trips way easier to plan. #TravelTech #StartupNews https://lnkd.in/dpR8kinN

🚀 Final call for startups! Applications for the EU-Startups Summit 2025 Pitch Competition close February 2! Don’t miss your chance to pitch on the main stage in Malta and compete for a €755,000 prize package 🏆 Only 15 startups will make it to the finals, pitching in front of top investors, media, and around 2,500 attendees. If you’re ready to take your startup to the next level, apply now before it’s too late! 🔥 https://lnkd.in/d5t3GPA6

🇯🇵 Japan just had its biggest tourism year ever in 2024. The weak yen helped, but people aren’t just coming for cheap deals. They want culture, food, and new experiences. At the same time, Japan is putting $25.4B into semiconductors, bringing more business travelers. This boom brings challenges: overtourism, infrastructure, and sustainability. So here is the big question: how to keep Japan open without overwhelming it? https://lnkd.in/d8gZDKPx

French startup Mybakup and Orchestra are joining forces to make getting medical care abroad much easier. Now travelers can book medical appointments right along with their travel plans! 🌍 https://lnkd.in/dQ-CnSCj

According to LinkedIn's #JobsOnTheRise 2025 report, travel jobs are booming - especially in Spain and Italy where it's the #1 fastest-growing job! https://lnkd.in/dsAfwqUg

🏨 Amadeus Ventures has invested in hivr.ai, a startup making group hotel bookings easier with AI. 🚀 They automated all the paperwork, letting hotel teams focus on creating great experiences for guests. https://lnkd.in/dbjajZuM

We’re over the moon to announce that Dr. Norah Patten, an accomplished aeronautical engineer, bioastronautics researcher, and the first Irish person to become an astronaut will join us at the EU-Startups Summit 2025 🚀 🌙 Norah will take the main stage to share her journey from Ireland to space, discussing her groundbreaking work in bioastronautics and her upcoming spaceflight with Virgin Galactic. She will be offering unique insights into leadership, resilience, and innovation in one of the most demanding fields on Earth (and beyond!). https://lnkd.in/dqdtdSNz

Sooo... who’s planning to attend FITUR in Madrid? This time I’m looking to meet agency partners passionate about travel marketing & creating unforgettable guest experiences 🫶 It’d be great to explore collaborations. If you’re heading there, let me know - let’s connect over coffee in the city or at the show floor! ☕✨