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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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STARTUP STAGE: Wertu uses artificial intelligence to improve sports travel itineraries

By Morgan Hines | March 8, 2024

Wertu, founded in October 2023 in Tel Aviv, aims to help travelers plan their ideal sports-focused itinerary with personalized elements by using artificial intelligence. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Becoming rentABLE is a platform for accessible short term rentals

By Morgan Hines | February 20, 2024

Becoming rentABLE aims to build inventory by certifying properties for accessibility beyond just a wheelchair to include all mobility, cognitive, hearing, sight and the fast-growing aging population. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Sleap.io is a blockchain-based hotel booking platform

By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2024

Founded in 2023, Sleap.io has more than 350,000 hotels on its platform and accepts payment in more than 200 cryptocurrencies. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Triplay uses AI to create personalized travel itineraries

By Mitra Sorrells | February 6, 2024

Triplay, launched in August 2023, uses algorithms to optimize suggested routes based on geodata, enabling travelers to save time while visiting as many locations as possible. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: MintPass helps travelers document journeys, inspire others

By Morgan Hines | February 2, 2024

The goal of MintPass is to create a platform for travelers to document their adventures through seamless collecting in a way that doesn’t take away from the experience itself. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Hostshare lets short-term rental hosts trade unbooked nights

By Mitra Sorrells | January 30, 2024

Hostshare membership is $395 per year and gives hosts up to 21 nights of stays at other properties just for paying the cleaning fee. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: FlyMeOut is an invitation-only "social travel" club

By Mitra Sorrells | January 17, 2024

FlyMeOut is an invitation-only travel matchmaking-platform that brings together people with shared interests and preferences to embark on adventures together. Read More