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.

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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Fora
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Fora is a new kind of travel agency, with a modern, tech-forward and inclusive approach.... Read More
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: GauVendi
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
GauVendi is a sales and revenue system for hospitality that breaks away from static room type... Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Gopass Global
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Gopass Global is a data and analytics company focused on building real-time risk platforms for the... Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Grapevine
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Grapevine identifies missed retailing opportunities from booking data, then sends personalized “right... Read More
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Holibob
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Holibob is the e-commerce engine for experiences, aggregating the world's best "Things to Do" so any... Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Hotelverse
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Hotelverse seeks to disintermediate hotel sales by providing a value proposition that cannot be... Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Iomob
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Iomob is building a decentralized internet of mobility (IoM) network that facilitates seamless... Read More
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Jyrney
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Jyrney’s vision is to integrate and better connect mobility with business travel.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Mount
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Mount is a New York-based startup that opens new revenue streams at short-term rental properties... Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Nectar
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Nectar
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Nectar provides specialized financing solutions for professional short-term rental and commercial real... Read More
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