Startup Stage


STARTUP STAGE: Arcube helps fliers convert loyalty points to ancillaries
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STARTUP STAGE: Arcube helps fliers convert loyalty points to ancillaries
By Morgan Hines | March 11, 2025
Arcube's platform also works to analyze a passenger’s travel history, market data and other factors to predict and increase the likelihood of a passenger returning to an airline. Read More
Startup Stage: Walkway helps activity providers grow through its AI-powered platform
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Startup Stage: Walkway helps activity providers grow through its AI-powered platform
By Linda Fox | March 3, 2025
Walkway helps experience providers price with confidence, track competitors, understand the market and uncover new ways to increase revenue. Read More
Startup Stage: Dazhboards wants to drive efficiency for tour operators
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Startup Stage: Dazhboards wants to drive efficiency for tour operators
By Linda Fox | February 24, 2025
Dazhboards is connecting directly with tours and activities booking systems to streamline processes for providers and provide insights using artificial intelligence. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Boom wants to revolutionize property management with AI
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STARTUP STAGE: Boom wants to revolutionize property management with AI
By Morgan Hines | February 19, 2025
Boom alleviates the burden of manual operations for property managers by automating guest communications, task management, reporting and more. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Mendel wants to be the go-to corporate travel platform for Latin America
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STARTUP STAGE: Mendel wants to be the go-to corporate travel platform for Latin America
By Morgan Hines | February 13, 2025
Founded in 2021 and based in Mexico City, the company provides a corporate travel platform that includes online booking, expense management and payments. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: GeoVero helps hotels gather guest feedback
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STARTUP STAGE: GeoVero helps hotels gather guest feedback
By Linda Fox | January 27, 2025
The U.S.-based startup, which was founded in early 2024, aims to help hotels turn satisfied guests into advocates to boost reputation and increase bookings. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Nowadays is an AI copilot that simplifies corporate event planning
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STARTUP STAGE: Nowadays is an AI copilot that simplifies corporate event planning
By Mileva Sapic | December 23, 2024
Nowadays handles venue sourcing, negotiations and logistics to make event planning faster and cost-efficient. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Around Us wants to transform exploration through its travel companion app
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STARTUP STAGE: Around Us wants to transform exploration through its travel companion app
By Mileva Sapic | November 4, 2024
The Around Us app is built on a proprietary geographic information system that allows users to seamlessly plan and experience their travels. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Travly connects brands through targeted engagement
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STARTUP STAGE: Travly connects brands through targeted engagement
By Mileva Sapic | October 28, 2024
Travly offers brands the opportunity for custom content creation, made by real travelers, and enhanced distribution across its owned channels to drive engagement. Read More
Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2022
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Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2022
By Mileva Sapic | October 21, 2024
Flyzy, KIDO Dynamics, MyStay, RoomPriceGenie and Travala update PhocusWire on what they've been up to since they were named part of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2022. Read More
Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2021
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Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2021
By Mileva Sapic | October 14, 2024
Beachy, Chekin, Kyte, Vouch and Zartico update PhocusWire on what they've been up to since they were named part of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2021. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: B0arding is a booking site that rewards users for video reviews
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STARTUP STAGE: B0arding is a booking site that rewards users for video reviews
By Mileva Sapic | October 7, 2024
B0arding invites travelers to submit video reviews of hotels and short-term rentals they've stayed in and rewards them with a $20 travel credit for a future trip booked on its platform.  Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Trotter wants to connect individuals through travel
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STARTUP STAGE: Trotter wants to connect individuals through travel
By Mileva Sapic | September 30, 2024
Using the Trotter app, consumers can share experiences, discover hidden gems and get personalized recommendations based on their preferences and interests. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: JrnyOn empowers creators to travel with their audiences
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STARTUP STAGE: JrnyOn empowers creators to travel with their audiences
By Mileva Sapic | August 20, 2024
JrnyOn empowers creators to travel with their audiences without the logistical burden and provide customers with a seamless experience from beginning to end. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Wanderboat wants to be an AI-companion for travel planning
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STARTUP STAGE: Wanderboat wants to be an AI-companion for travel planning
By Mileva Sapic | July 25, 2024
Founded in 2023, Wanderboat provides an AI-augmented forum for users to discover new ideas, post their experiences and connect with other travelers. Read More