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STARTUP STAGE: Imagine Experiences wants to bring unique tours to locals and tourists

By Linda Fox | February 11, 2021

The company has put together a network of expert tour guides to help design fresh ideas to attract locals as well as travelers, once restrictions lift. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Youtip provides digital tipping for hotels, tour operators and more

By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2021

Users scan QR codes or tap links in email or text messages to access the payment system. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: MakeYourTripBetter is a collaborative platform connecting travelers with locals

By Jill Menze | January 27, 2021

MakeYourTripBetter is a free, collaborative platform connecting travelers with locals to get tips and advice and plan experiences. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: The Hospitality Gig aims to provide a talent pool of flexible workers to the industry

By Linda Fox | January 20, 2021

The startup is looking to connect people looking for flexible work, job shares or fractional roles across all disciplines in hospitality with companies needing to fill those roles. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Rebound Travel has a cash-retention solution for travel suppliers

By Mitra Sorrells | January 8, 2021

The company, one of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Startups for 2021, is founded by Tobias Wessels, a former Google[x] CFO and senior vice president at Adara. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: The Tarzan Way wants to celebrate the uniqueness of every traveler

By Jill Menze | January 6, 2021

The India-based startup wants to revamp the traveler experience by making it more streamlined and customer-friendly. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Touriosity wants to help tour operators increase direct bookings

By Jill Menze | January 4, 2021

The nonprofit OTA Touriosity aims to help tour and activity providers increase direct bookings while complementing their own direct marketing efforts. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: SmartNomad wants to make trip planning a one-click experience

By Linda Fox | December 29, 2020

The New York-based company initially wants to offer the service to online travel agencies and travel management companies. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Port provides remote guides for events and tours

By Mitra Sorrells | December 24, 2020

Port enables users to visit destinations or attend business events or trade shows through live video calls with remote guides. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: WKND curates local weekend adventure packages

By Mitra Sorrells | December 15, 2020

WKND is targeting millennials with what it calls a retreats-as-a-service platform that provides personalized adventure packages within a three-hour drive. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: JetCamp wants a slice of the European camping market

By Linda Fox | December 7, 2020

JetCamp has just received early-stage funding from Falkensteiner Ventures to help it accelerate growth in Europe. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: FareUpThere rewards travelers for airline reviews

By Linda Fox | November 30, 2020

The U.S. company collects flight reviews and enables travelers to earn points for giving their feedback. The startup also provides data to airlines on the passenger experience. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Colibra pays for flight delays and cancellations

By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2020

Colibra processes claims under Europe's flight compensation rule, which covers all flights within and originating from Europe. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Travevel is a social platform designed to give back

By Jill Menze | November 16, 2020

The startup, set to launch later this month, will use 10% of all profits to provide living essentials and affordable housing for disadvantaged communities in high tourism areas. Read More