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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News / Startups
E-commerce fraud fighter Nethone raises $6.7M
By Mitra Sorrells | July 19, 2021
Nethone, a Poland-based startup that provides fraud protection technology for travel suppliers, says... Read More
VIDEO: Pace Revenue - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Pace Revenue - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 15, 2021
Pace revenue makes it possible for hoteliers to fall in love with revenue management again through a... Read More
VIDEO: FlyNow Aviation - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: FlyNow Aviation - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 13, 2021
Affordable 3D mobility game changer by fulfilling contradicting goals of social, ecologic and economic... Read More
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News / Startups
Ola revs up with $500M investment, IPO in the works
By Linda Fox | July 12, 2021
Ola is continuing to scale its business in different categories and geographies.... Read More
VIDEO: Zytlyn - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Zytlyn - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 9, 2021
Zytlyn captures every data signal that matters and uses machine learning to generate hyper-accurate... Read More
Lufthansa unveils travel sustainability marketplace Squake
News / Startups
Lufthansa unveils travel sustainability marketplace Squake
By Linda Fox | July 7, 2021
The Squake sustainability marketplace, which offers a CO2 compensation platform enabling travel... Read More
VIDEO: Indie Campers - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Indie Campers - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 5, 2021
Indie Campers is creating a unique business model to provide a global, integrated and digital solution... Read More
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News / Startups
JetBlue Technology Ventures invests in short-term rental analyst Transparent
By Mitra Sorrells | July 2, 2021
JetBlue Technology Ventures says the financing aligns with its goals of “reimagining the accommodation... Read More
Accor leads $16M investment in Treebo Hotels
News / Startups
Accor leads $16M investment in Treebo Hotels
By Linda Fox | July 1, 2021
As part of the partnership with Accor, Treebo's Hotel Superhero technology will be implemented in... Read More
VIDEO: RoomPriceGenie - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: RoomPriceGenie - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 1, 2021
RoomPriceGenie is dynamic pricing software that can automatically set prices and helps hotels and... Read More
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