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Startup Stage: Drifter targets AI discovery gap with visibility platform for destinations

By Cathy Walsh | April 1, 2026

The startup monitors how destinations, hotels and attractions appear across AI platforms and offers tools to improve visibility. Read More

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Startup Stage: Q Concierge positions voice AI as core hotel infrastructure

By Cathy Walsh | March 23, 2026

Q Concierge’s voice AI platform acts as a 24/7 digital front desk, helping hotels capture missed bookings, respond instantly to guests and streamline operations. Read More

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Startup Stage: Go With Rosie aims to simplify family trip planning

By Abby Crotty | March 19, 2026

The startup just launched this year, offering a free travel tool for families. Read More

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Startup Stage: BizTrip AI wants to replace fragmented booking systems for business travelers

By Abby Crotty | March 9, 2026

In February, startup announced $1.5 million in pre-seed funding. Read More

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Startup Stage: HotelWorld AI wants to increase hotel traffic from AI platforms

By Abby Crotty | February 24, 2026

HotelWorld AI agents connect to a hotel’s existing technology stack, managed through a unified AI platform powered by a common data layer. Read More

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Startup Stage: Altek AI wants to use AI to improve hotel guest communications

By Abby Crotty | February 11, 2026

Founded in 2024, Norwegian startup Altek AI recently raised $500,000 to build an AI platform for hotels focused on guest communication. Read More

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Startup Stage: Navifare helps travelers find and book cheap flights

By Abby Crotty | January 26, 2026

The startup's AI agent surfaces the cheapest public fare for a flight, then lets partner OTAs compete to offer travelers an even better price. Read More

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Startup Stage: Bonafide helps travel brands position content for AI discovery

By Abby Crotty | January 20, 2026

Founded in 2024, Bonafide is currently working to scale its business and help the travel industry maximize its AI potential. Read More

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Startup Stage: Tourseta looks to reduce back-office friction for tours and activities operators

By Abby Crotty | January 13, 2026

The startup was founded in 2023 specifically for multi-day and group travel operators. Read More

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Startup Stage: TripTap wants to make the travel booking seamless

By Abby Crotty | December 23, 2025

The AI-powered trip planning platform officially launched earlier this month. Read More

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Startup Stage: AirviaTech wants to simplify flight ticket sales

By Abby Crotty | December 17, 2025

AirviaTech, based in Turkey and founded this year, describes itself as an independent technology bridge between airlines and travel sellers. Read More