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Startup Stage: StaySaavy wants to ensure guests don't overpay for hotel stays

By Abby Crotty | July 2, 2025

Powered by artificial intelligence, StaySaavy monitors hotel prices in real time and rebooks travelers' accommodations if the price drops. Read More

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Startup Stage: Whereo helps hotels drive revenue from experiences

By Linda Fox | June 23, 2025

Newly launched aggregator Whereo helps travelers discover hotels' unique offers and experiences. Read More

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Startup Stage: Tukio wants to simplify African safari booking and planning

By Abby Crotty | June 6, 2025

Tukio wants to improve transparency and simplify the planning and booking process for African safaris. Read More

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Startup Stage: TripPromoter uses AI to help creators make their travel content bookable

By Morgan Hines | May 28, 2025

TripPromoter aims to "bridge the gap" for content creators hoping to sell their travel itineraries with artificial intelligence-powered technology. Read More

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Startup Stage: VanityPass aims to redesign loyalty rewards for younger travelers

By Morgan Hines | May 19, 2025

VanityPass is working to revolutionize the travel perks that often come as part of a credit card loyalty program. Read More

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Startup Stage: GuestOS provides an AI-powered concierge for hospitality, tourism, events

By Morgan Hines | May 5, 2025

GuestOS provides 24/7 multilingual voice support through a single phone number, giving guests instant access to hotel services, tour bookings and recommendations. Read More

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Startup Stage: SuiteOp wants to help STRs and hotels automate operations

By Abby Crotty | April 28, 2025

Guest operations platform SuiteOp is "laser focused" on its goal of turning manual processes into "100% automation." Read More

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Startup Stage: Hotel Data AI wants to improve hotels' efficiency, online visibility

By Abby Crotty | April 21, 2025

Founded in 2024, Hotel Data AI aims to assist hotels with their online presence by optimizing content. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Arcube helps fliers convert loyalty points to ancillaries

By Morgan Hines | March 11, 2025

Arcube's platform also works to analyze a passenger’s travel history, market data and other factors to predict and increase the likelihood of a passenger returning to an airline. Read More

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Startup Stage: Walkway helps activity providers grow through its AI-powered platform

By Linda Fox | March 3, 2025

Walkway helps experience providers price with confidence, track competitors, understand the market and uncover new ways to increase revenue. Read More

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Startup Stage: Dazhboards wants to drive efficiency for tour operators

By Linda Fox | February 24, 2025

Dazhboards is connecting directly with tours and activities booking systems to streamline processes for providers and provide insights using artificial intelligence. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Boom wants to revolutionize property management with AI

By Morgan Hines | February 19, 2025

Boom alleviates the burden of manual operations for property managers by automating guest communications, task management, reporting and more. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Mendel wants to be the go-to corporate travel platform for Latin America

By Morgan Hines | February 13, 2025

Founded in 2021 and based in Mexico City, the company provides a corporate travel platform that includes online booking, expense management and payments. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: GeoVero helps hotels gather guest feedback

By Linda Fox | January 27, 2025

The U.S.-based startup, which was founded in early 2024, aims to help hotels turn satisfied guests into advocates to boost reputation and increase bookings. Read More