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 Startups 2021: Tripkicks
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Hot 25 Startups 2021: Tripkicks
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020
Tripkicks integrates with corporate online booking tools, so travelers can see real-time insights and... Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Troop Travel
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Troop Travel
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020
Troop Travel is a platform to help travel and events managers make informed decisions about the best... Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Trueface
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Hot 25 Startups 2021: Trueface
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020
Trueface provides on-premise computer vision solutions that automatically make sense of camera data... Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Volara
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Hot 25 Startups 2021: Volara
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020
Volara provides custom voice-based solutions to the hospitality industry, using its proprietary... Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Vouch
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Hot 25 Startups 2021: Vouch
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020
Vouch provides hotels with an app-less, chat-based digital concierge that uses artificial intelligence... Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Wayaj
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Hot 25 Startups 2021: Wayaj
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020
Wayaj promotes a sustainable tourism industry by providing resources and tools that travelers and... Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2021: Zamna
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Hot 25 Startups 2021: Zamna
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2020
Zamna empowers airlines to verify a passenger’s identity prior to arriving at an airport, creating... Read More
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Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Startups for 2020
By Mitra Sorrells | November 6, 2020
Find out how these startups have shifted priorities, created new partnerships and adjusted their... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Trip Affiliates Network provides tech solutions for travel agents, wholesalers and hotels
By Mitra Sorrells | November 4, 2020
Trip Affiliates Network’s solutions include integrated booking systems for flights, hotels, activities... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Trees4Travel offers a simple solution to address climate change
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STARTUP STAGE: Trees4Travel offers a simple solution to address climate change
By Linda Fox | November 2, 2020
The company wants to offer a simple, easy to use solution to alleviate climate change by getting... Read More
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