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.

Travel startups on choosing investors, funding experiences
News / Startups
Travel startups on choosing investors, funding experiences
By Linda Fox & Mitra Sorrells | June 22, 2023
Following our recent piece on top investors in travel tech, PhocusWire collected insights from... Read More
Squake raises €3.5M to meet rising demand for more sustainable choices
News / Startups
Squake raises €3.5M to meet rising demand for more sustainable choices
By Derek Catron | June 22, 2023
The Berlin-based climate tech startup intends to use the funding for technology research and... Read More
HiJiffy lands €3.8M investment, looks to expand chatbot service
News / Startups
HiJiffy lands €3.8M investment, looks to expand chatbot service
By Linda Fox | June 21, 2023
The investment in the company was led by Caixa Capital with Lince Capital and existing investor... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Overlap helps travelers track friends made along the way
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Overlap helps travelers track friends made along the way
By Derek Catron | June 20, 2023
With personalized recommendations, location-based alerts and features that allow users to track and... Read More
Beyonk adds $5.8M to fuel growth of experiences tech
News / Startups
Beyonk adds $5.8M to fuel growth of experiences tech
By Linda Fox | June 16, 2023
The investment in the London-based business comes from Fuel Ventures and will go towards growth in... Read More
WeSki - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2023
Interview / Startups
WeSki - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2023
By PhocusWire | June 14, 2023
WeSki is a self-service platform for planning, comparing, booking and customizing ski trips, providing... Read More
Top investors in travel tech 2023
News / Startups
Top investors in travel tech 2023
By Linda Fox & Mitra Sorrells | June 12, 2023
This new annual feature is based on data from Phocuswright to identify travel tech investors that have... Read More
Amadeus takes stake in SAF innovator Caphenia
News / Startups
Amadeus takes stake in SAF innovator Caphenia
By Linda Fox | June 12, 2023
The Germany-based company is working to produce synthesis gas, the combination of CO2 and water, used... Read More
Presenting the top investors in travel tech 2023
News / Startups
Presenting the top investors in travel tech 2023
By Linda Fox & Mitra Sorrells | June 12, 2023
This new annual feature is based on data from Phocuswright to identify travel tech investors that have... Read More
Hotelbeds, Wayra announce 1st startups for TravelTech Lab
News / Startups
Hotelbeds, Wayra announce 1st startups for TravelTech Lab
By Derek Catron | June 8, 2023
Four startups were singled out for their potential in providing disruptive solutions to connect B2B... Read More
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