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 2024: Katanox
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Katanox
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Katanox is a travel accommodation distribution and fintech platform bringing together travel sellers... Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Kindred
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Kindred
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
By sharing their places with those they trust, Kindred members unlock a lifestyle richer... Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Legends
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Legends
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Legends powers a new era of personalization in travel by transforming phone and photo data into... Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: SquadTrip
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: SquadTrip
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
SquadTrip’s B2B software-as-a-service helps travel agents save time managing group with an all-in-one... Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: The Host Co.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: The Host Co.
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
The Host Co. transforms short-term rentals into full service hospitality by adding instant concierge... Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Travlr ID
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Travlr ID
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Travlr ID is the world’s first decentralized travel identity and profile network built using... Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Turneo
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Turneo
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Turneo is an e-commerce platform for hotels and other travel brands that want to offer experiences to... Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Unravel
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Unravel
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Unravel is a shoppable video feed of the world's most instagrammable experiences - an “embedded... Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Venus Aerospace
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Venus Aerospace
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Venus Aerospace is a hypersonics company on track to fly reusable hypersonic flight platforms by 2024.... Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Weeva
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Weeva
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Weeva is a pioneering software-as-a-service platform designed to democratize access to cutting-edge... Read More
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