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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

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Startup Stage: WildyNess wants to connect MENA travelers with local experiences

By Abby Crotty | November 24, 2025

Founded in 2021, the startup recently raised a pre-seed funding round co-led by Bridging Angels and the African Diaspora Network. Read More

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Startup Stage: ReserveX wants to help travel providers integrate tours and experiences

By Abby Crotty | November 19, 2025

Founded in 2023, Canada-based ReserveX offers a travel experiences platform for travel agencies and operators. Read More

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Startup Stage: AnotherTrip aims to convert travel content into bookings

By Abby Crotty | November 3, 2025

AnotherTrip works as a "bridge from inspiration to destination," converting travel content into bookable experience maps. Read More

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Startup Stage: Flataway wants to help STR companies reduce OTA dependence

By Abby Crotty | October 23, 2025

Using Flataway's AI-powered platform, property managers can create their own direct booking websites or improve their existing ones. Read More

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Startup Stage: Holiwise uses AI to provide personalized travel recommendations

By Abby Crotty | September 19, 2025

Holiwise is developing an AI-powered travel agency to help premium travelers experience the world effortlessly. Read More

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Startup Stage: StayNow wants to simplify trip planning

By Abby Crotty | September 8, 2025

StayNow uses AI to help simplify the trip planning process for travelers. Read More

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Startup Stage: Journey aims to offer a more flexible, personalized loyalty program

By Abby Crotty | September 5, 2025

Journey was founded in 2024, helping luxury travelers earn rewards when booking with boutique and independently owned properties. Read More

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Startup Stage: Maison wants to use AI to provide seamless asssitance for guests

By Abby Crotty | August 28, 2025

Maison offers an AI operating system for hotels and hospitality systems, giving guests access to 24/7 customer service via a chatbot. Read More

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Startup Stage: Aloja wants to help tour and activity operators boost earnings

By Abby Crotty | August 19, 2025

Aloja was founded by CEO Daniel Pino and chief technology officer Daniel Cabra, the team behind TourOpp, which was acquired by RocketRez in 2022. Read More

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Startup Stage: Tickadoo wants to reinvent how travelers discover experiences

By Abby Crotty | August 12, 2025

Tickadoo uses AI to present travelers with experience recommendations based on their preferences. Read More

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Startup Stage: Hotelwise wants to help Canadian travelers find the right hotel

By Abby Crotty | July 29, 2025

Hotelwise was founded earlier this year by Andres Collart who previously founded Trip Ninja. Read More

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Startup Stage: Pink Notebook offers visual-first, social travel planning

By Morgan Hines | July 16, 2025

Pink Notebook aims to create a curated discovery process supported by private collaboration, incorporating machine learning and real-time availability. Read More