Travel Startups and Innovation News

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the startups in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more.

Startups are a powerful force driving innovation across the travel industry—from AI-driven personalization and fintech solutions to next-gen mobility and booking platforms. PhocusWire delivers the most relevant travel startups and innovation news, spotlighting emerging companies that are rethinking the way people search, book, and experience travel.

Emerging travel startups and innovations driving the industry forward

Our coverage highlights breakthrough ideas, early-stage funding rounds, and strategic partnerships that bring fresh energy to the travel ecosystem. Whether it's reshaping trip planning, optimizing operations, or solving pain points across the journey, travel startups are challenging incumbents and building the future of travel with agility and purpose.

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Nowadays
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Nowadays
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
Nowadays is an AI-native platform that automates venue sourcing, negotiation and reporting.... Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Roamr
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Roamr
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
Roamr helps companies save on travel costs by enabling employees to stay with friends on work trips.... Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: VanityPass
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: VanityPass
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
VanityPass is taking a new approach to loyalty and travel rewards through its AI loyalty intelligence... Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Walkway
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Walkway
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
Walkway is building an AI-powered growth platform for the experience and attraction industry, turning... Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Xsite
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Xsite
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
Xsite helps tourist sites devise AI-powered, media-rich, self-guided tours that adapt to every... Read More
Startup Stage: AnotherTrip aims to convert travel content into bookings
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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... Read More
The AI-native edge: What travel can learn from AI-driven companies
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The AI-native edge: What travel can learn from AI-driven companies
By Phocuswright Research | November 3, 2025
 Travel companies can get a preview of Phocuswright's report "The AI-Native Edge: Travel Startups... Read More
Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
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Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
By Mileva Sapic | November 3, 2025
We're revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups roster for 2025, which includes several up-and-coming... Read More
Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024
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Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024
By Mileva Sapic | October 27, 2025
Our Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024 have grown and undergone major transformations, including... Read More
Startup Stage: Flataway wants to help STR companies reduce OTA dependence
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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... Read More
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