Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Crewfare

Crewfare

Headquarters: Florida

CEO: Jason van Esso

Website: Crewfare

Founding date: 2021

Investment: Undisclosed

Crewfare is a leading travel technology company providing seamless accommodation solutions for large-scale events and corporate clients. Our comprehensive suite of six integrated products covers the entire spectrum of event-related travel needs, from attendee bookings to staff travel management. Our technology powers large-scale event travel across diverse sectors, including music festivals like Lollapalooza, sporting events such as Formula 1 at Circuit of the Americas, tourism boards like Los Angeles Tourism and academic institutions such the University of Pennsylvania.

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Founders Jason van Esso, Jordan Scheffler and Zach Picon

Strategic goals for 2025

In 2025, Crewfare will focus on driving growth and enhancing customer experience through both product innovation and operational excellence. We are committed to expanding our B2B solutions, making our SaaS products even more user-friendly, allowing events of any size to benefit from simplified travel management. On top of that, we are improving our AI-driven event marketplace to make it easier for travelers to discover and book their next big experience, helping our partners boost revenue. Additionally, we are enhancing our technology and operational processes to ensure we continue delivering exceptional service at scale, further solidifying our position as a leader in the event travel industry.

Lessons learned since founding

One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned since founding Crewfare is that building a successful company goes beyond having a great product - it's about staying relentlessly focused on the needs of your customers and being adaptable. While the travel and event industries are constantly evolving, we have succeeded at staying committed to a long-term vision while being flexible enough to make adjustments in the short term.

Another key lesson is the importance of surrounding yourself with the right team. Success doesn’t happen in isolation, and Crewfare’s progress is a testament to the incredible people who share the company’s vision. Their dedication to solving real-world problems has allowed us to develop meaningful solutions that go beyond just providing services.