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Imagine seamlessly moving from the air to your doorstep with the most convenient transfer option, tailored just for you. The future of travel industry in Europe is changing, thanks to startups like CityHook. Co-Founded by Kevin O’Shaughnessy and Tommaso Solesin, CityHook is transforming the way we travel, making it easier and more convenient to navigate between airports and city centres across hundreds of European locations, all from their app - now that's what we call revolutionizing travel! Discover how this powerful Irish startup is shaking up the Aerospace and Travel industries in our latest piece: (https://lnkd.in/epCG3xwR) Travel, now made simple at a single glance, not reading long complicated information. What do you think of this revolutionary shift in the Travel & Aerospace industry? CityHook, soaring to new heights! #traveltech #startups #aerospaceindustry #innovation #CityHook #EUstartups #RevolutionizingTravel

🛫 Unsurprisingly, there are multiple Asia travel startups with exceptional services and growth. From curated experiences to unique offerings, the startups in today’s letter are changing the travel industry landscape. These companies also overcame the unprecedented hardships of COVID-19, which makes them even more noteworthy. - Jinsoo Choi 1. 마이리얼트립 (Myrealtrip) 2. Klook 3. Anyplace 4. LuxStay 5. Tripfez Travel

🌐 Is bookmarking set to become Social Media's new frontier? 🧭 Our latest feature explores the rise of a unique startup that's revolutionising the way we plan our travels. Enter Travelavenue SAS, an exciting venture hailing from Paris, Ile-de-France, France. Travelavenue SAS, masterminded by founder Loic Dupont, offers travellers a novel and efficient solution to planning their perfect trip. By creating a virtual personal travel notebook, TravelAvenue takes the hassle out of travel planning by curating must-visit places and hidden gems for each destination you choose. Bidding goodbye to average quality content, Travelavenue SAS is upping the ante by only sharing great travel insights. What's more? It uses the wisdom of the crowd. Its robust community of seasoned travellers and experts continuously share the best places they've discovered. This assures that TravelAvenue's guide content is not only grow but is of top-notch quality. Curious to know more about how TravelAvenue is transforming travel planning? Find all the details in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/eezCsUkK #Travel #Startups #Innovation #SocialBookmarking #TravelTech #EUStartups 🌍🚀 Twitter: https://lnkd.in/eKYbGnNJ

🚀✈️ The travel industry is taking off again! Discover how #TravelPerk and other startups are soaring with fresh investments, marking a remarkable rebound in business and leisure travel. Barcelona's own TravelPerk recently bagged a whopping $104M, reaching a stunning $1.4B valuation. 🌍💼 Meanwhile, Klook's $210M funding is a testament to the renewed zest for leisure adventures. As tourist hotspots buzz with activity, could this signal a new dawn for travel tech innovation? Dive into the trends reshaping travel at [Article Link]. #TravelTech #Investment #BusinessTravel #TourismRevival 🌐📈

STARTUP STAGE✨ Biliki.AI - Plan Your Sustainable Trip in Seconds is building a platform that consumers can use to book #sustainability-focused trips, with detailed itineraries that include flights, accommodations and experiences. Learn more about Biliki AI and other #startups on #PhocusWire: https://bit.ly/3vR1m99 #travelnews #travelindustrynews #travelindustry #travelstartup #travelsustainability #travelbooking

🌍 Did you know the global travel planning market is expected to reach $400 billion by 2030? 🌍 That’s billions spent on finding the perfect flights, accommodations, activities, and more. Yet, despite the growth of this massive industry, travelers still face the same old challenges: juggling countless websites, overshooting budgets, and dealing with a frustratingly fragmented booking process. That’s why we built Trekr. We’re bringing everything into one place—flights, stays, activities, and tours—all tailored to your interests and your budget. No more hopping between tabs or spreadsheets to track your travel plans. With Trekr, you can plan smarter, faster, and more seamlessly. The future of travel planning is here, and we’re just getting started. 🌟 #TravelTech #TravelPlanning #Startup #Trekr #TravelInnovation #FutureOfTravel

🎉 Wonder how Airbnb convinced strangers to stay under one roof? It’s all about trust, authenticity, and smart marketing. 🌍 From targeting major cities to building a global community of hosts, they’ve grown into a travel giant. ✈️ #Airbnb #MarketResearch #BusinessStrategy #GlobalExpansion #CommunityBuilding #Innovation #Startups #TravelIndustry #BusinessGrowth #SEO #Marketing #Entrepreneurship #TrustEconomy #LocalExperiences #Hospitality https://lnkd.in/gGr4j64t

Exciting Investment Opportunity Alert! Are you passionate about travel, adventures, and making new friends? At Floqsta, we're dedicated to creating human connections through travel. Our platform connects like-minded travel companions using our unique AI-enabled social matching algorithms and a fun, gamified app experience. We're thrilled to announce our crowdfunding campaign aimed at funding the next phase of our growth, demonstrating travel and revenue traction. Why join us? The Floqsta app is not just unique - it's live, with a growing user base, secured revenue contracts, a highly scalable business model, and support from notable travel industry leaders. Join us on this journey: https://lnkd.in/gx8Nptfu Every contribution brings us a step closer to our goal. Thank you for considering supporting Floqsta. For more info or to get in touch, contact us at investors@floqsta.com. Be a catalyst with Floqsta: pioneer the future of travel by connecting souls, not just destinations! #Crowdfunding #Startup #TravelTech #travelindustry #travel #travelandtourism #angelinvesting #angelinvestors #angelinvestor #angelinvestment

I had a great time getting to know all the Phocuswright startup finalists and the ambitious founders of these companies at Web In Travel Singapore last week. It was so cool to see all these founders supporting and encouraging one another before and after pitching on the big stage at the conference: Kristina Melsova of atlaseek Jeff Pan of Belli Marius Nigond of iWander Anna Sun of Nowadays (YC S23), Seedup winner 🏆 Nick Castrioty of TRAPI Paul Malicki of Flapper Irfan Izzwandy Hasran of Neoma Adrian G.Martin of Hotel Treats, Hotel eCommerce, Scaleup winner 🏆 Thanks to all the Judges/Dragons/Sharks for your questions and feedback: Bennett Lee, CFA, CAIA , Partner, Velocity Ventures Cara Whitehill, Vice President, Thayer Ventures Lisa Katsouraki, Advisory Board Member, ennea capital partners/SVP, Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships, Etraveli Group Roger Sharp, Chair, Webjet & Iress / Founder, North Ridge Partners & Technology Queenstown Stephen Snyder, Managing Director, Operations & Partnerships, Jetblue Ventures Qais Amori, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Almosafer (part of Seera Group) Moderator: Pete Comeau, Managing Director, Phocuswright   Sharing some Key Takeaways courtesy of Anju Malhi: "📱 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 are now crucial in travel #marketing. Platforms like 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲 & 𝗧𝗶𝗸𝗧𝗼𝗸 are leading the charge in influencing travel decisions. 🤖 𝗔𝗜 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 are revolutionizing how we book travel. From finding the best prices to overcoming language barriers, AI is helping travelers save time and access the most relevant information quickly. Contrary to popular concerns, surveys show that technology is enhancing, not detracting from, authentic travel experiences—enabling deeper exploration and discovery. ✨ 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗹𝘂𝘅𝘂𝗿𝘆. Modern travelers expect a seamless, tailored experience at every touchpoint, from planning to return. Brands that deliver highly personalized, rewarding journeys will foster loyalty, making 𝗵𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 a key differentiator in today’s competitive market. 🌏 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 (𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗖) continues to be the powerhouse of global travel, with two of the top five global source markets located here. With 𝟱𝟭 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 entering the market, the APAC region is projected to see a $𝟭𝟰𝟬 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 surge in travel by 2028. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: The Web In Travel event highlighted exciting innovations that are shaping the future of travel in 𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗖 & beyond. With 𝗔𝗜, 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁, & 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 driving these trends, the opportunities for brands to connect with modern travelers are greater than ever. Travel has become a must-have experience for self-fulfillment & personal growth, making it an integral part of life for many in this region." #traveltech #witsingapore #startups #founders

A question I've always pondered: Is it beneficial for travel tech founders to have travel industry backgrounds? Or is it better to build solutions through a fresh pair of eyes? Those new to travel are often naive, to no fault of their own, and try to solve problems that don’t exist, or those where the existing moat is too wide (trip planning anyone??) On the flip side, industry veterans can develop blind spots and an “echo chamber” mentality which is not conducive to innovation. Looking at some of the most successful travel startups, who had experience, who didn’t? ➡ Fred Lalonde, Hopper's cofounder, had a stint at Expedia and also launched an early OTA that was later acquired by Expedia. ➡ The guys at Airbnb had zero travel experience and just saw a problem that needed solving and used their design and tech chops to invent a category. ➡ Johannes and Tao Tao, cofounders at GetYourGuide, met at university and again, experienced a personal pain point and set out to solve it for the wider market. But neither had previous industry experience. Of course, this is a small sample size. Thoughts?