Startup Stage


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STARTUP STAGE: Wanderboat wants to be an AI-companion for travel planning
By Mileva Sapic | July 25, 2024
Founded in 2023, Wanderboat provides an AI-augmented forum for users to discover new ideas, post their experiences and connect with other travelers. Read More
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Ravlling wants to be Northern Europe's “conscious travel” booking platform
By Morgan Hines | July 16, 2024
Founded in 2022, Ravlling aims to make searching for sustainable travel options easy, provides curated options and inspiration. Read More
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STARTUP STAGE: FreeGuides empowers hotels to accompany their guests beyond the lobby
By Mileva Sapic | July 8, 2024
FreeGuides is committed to enriching the guest experience while also enhancing hotel operations by using QR code-driven solutions to make content creation efficient and straightforward. Read More
 alt="STARTUP STAGE: Seeru is a marketplace to help Muslims travel across the U.A.E"  title="STARTUP STAGE: Seeru is a marketplace to help Muslims travel across the U.A.E"
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STARTUP STAGE: Seeru is a marketplace to help Muslims travel across the U.A.E
By Linda Fox | July 2, 2024
The company said it is launching a first in the region app that aims to serve 90 million out of 2 billion Muslims, making Umrah accessible through its tech-driven approach. Read More
 alt="STARTUP STAGE: Welcome Compass provides personalized guest guidebooks at scale"  title="STARTUP STAGE: Welcome Compass provides personalized guest guidebooks at scale"
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STARTUP STAGE: Welcome Compass provides personalized guest guidebooks at scale
By Morgan Hines | June 20, 2024
Welcome Compass uses artificial intelligence to generate a personalized digital guide for guests that can include house rules, local recommendations, check-in/check-out instructions and more. Read More
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STARTUP STAGE: Stellar allows consumers to repurpose their unused reservations
By Mileva Sapic | June 17, 2024
Stellar is a marketplace committed to reselling nonrefundable and noncancellable reservations and tickets across a broad spectrum of experiences, including travel, dining, concerts and sporting events. Read More
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STARTUP STAGE: Trustr is a private marketplace for vacation rental discovery
By Mileva Sapic | June 5, 2024
Launching publicly Wednesday, Trustr is a vacation rental marketplace that enables its members to make properties they own available to people they know and capitalize on recommendations for places to... Read More
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STARTUP STAGE: StretchBill enables STR managers to offer layaway-style payment option
By Mitra Sorrells | May 16, 2024
Founded in 2023, StretchBill creates a pay-over-time option for short-term rentals, including an option that lets individuals traveling together each take responsibility for specific payments. Read More
 alt="STARTUP STAGE: Levee uses AI and computer vision to provide quality control for hotels"  title="STARTUP STAGE: Levee uses AI and computer vision to provide quality control for hotels"
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STARTUP STAGE: Levee uses AI and computer vision to provide quality control for hotels
By Mitra Sorrells | May 7, 2024
Levee uses proprietary AI models trained on the hotels’ unique data and quality control requirements to create self-inspection tools for housekeeping staff. Read More
 alt="STARTUP STAGE: Itair aims to help creators make their content bookable with AI"  title="STARTUP STAGE: Itair aims to help creators make their content bookable with AI"
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STARTUP STAGE: Itair aims to help creators make their content bookable with AI
By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2024
Itair, Inc. CEO Priya Agarwal believes "Tiktok/Reels are now the new travel search engine," and she and her partner, CTO Swapnil Thombre, are hoping to help creators monetize their work. Read More
 alt="STARTUP STAGE: RoomRite is a resale marketplace for group hotel blocks"  title="STARTUP STAGE: RoomRite is a resale marketplace for group hotel blocks"
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STARTUP STAGE: RoomRite is a resale marketplace for group hotel blocks
By Mitra Sorrells | April 24, 2024
RoomRite CEO Michael Weiss describes the startup as "the StubHub" of room blocks - enabling meeting and event professionals to sell rooms they no longer need or buy rooms when there is limited time or... Read More
 alt="STARTUP STAGE: Biliki AI is a travel planner for eco-friendly itineraries"  title="STARTUP STAGE: Biliki AI is a travel planner for eco-friendly itineraries"
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STARTUP STAGE: Biliki AI is a travel planner for eco-friendly itineraries
By Mitra Sorrells | April 5, 2024
Biliki AI is building a platform that consumers can use to book sustainability-focused trips, with detailed itineraries that include flights, accommodations and experiences. Read More
 alt="STARTUP STAGE: Obvlo helps travel brands provide personalized destination content"  title="STARTUP STAGE: Obvlo helps travel brands provide personalized destination content"
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STARTUP STAGE: Obvlo helps travel brands provide personalized destination content
By Mitra Sorrells | April 1, 2024
Founded in 2021, Obvlo currently works with hotels that are part of the Hilton, Marriott and IHG brands, and the company is planning to expand its work to destinations and airlines. Read More
 alt="STARTUP STAGE: NowBoarding is a commission-free distribution platform for travel brands"  title="STARTUP STAGE: NowBoarding is a commission-free distribution platform for travel brands"
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STARTUP STAGE: NowBoarding is a commission-free distribution platform for travel brands
By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2024
NowBoarding was founded by Christopher Moss, who previously founded Psngr1, a business travel management tool acquired by travel technology firm Snowfall in 2022. Read More
 alt="STARTUP STAGE: Explorely wants to be “Kayak for outdoor travel”"  title="STARTUP STAGE: Explorely wants to be “Kayak for outdoor travel”"
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STARTUP STAGE: Explorely wants to be “Kayak for outdoor travel”
By Mitra Sorrells | March 18, 2024
Explorely is a platform to help travelers find and book campsites and vehicles such as campervans, trailers and motorhomes around North America, with plans to expand into Europe. Read More