We’re thrilled to announce that Veronica Diquattro, President of Consumer and Supply Business in Europe at Omio, will be joining us as a speaker at the FutureTravel Summit 2024! Founded in Berlin in 2013, Omio has quickly become a leading travel booking platform, simplifying how millions of travellers explore Europe and beyond. Joining in 2023, […]
Author: Ana Metz
Why we’re celebrating World Tourism Day
With World Tourism Day tomorrow, it’s more than just a chance to look back – it’s an opportunity to focus on where travel is headed. FutureTravel is here to recognize the innovators shaping the future and highlight what’s coming next. So here are some of the key things we’re celebrating today: – Innovation is transforming the industry. From AI-driven […]
Julian Trautwein, CEO of Raus, joins the FutureTravel Summit 2024 speaker lineup
We’re excited to announce that Julian Trautwein, Co-founder and CEO of Raus, will be joining us as a speaker at the FutureTravel Summit 2024! Based in Berlin, Raus offers nature retreats through beautifully designed cabins in remote, serene settings. Julian’s extensive background in the travel-tech industry—including his early role at Airbnb overseeing communications across Europe […]
Meet the 10 Pitch Competition Finalists!
This year’s FutureTravel Summit will be held on November 28th in Barcelona at Palo Alto. Once a historic textile industry, this unique and inspiring backdrop will host our premium event bringing together over 450 travel executives, startups, investors, industry leaders, and innovators from around the globe who will gather to share insights, discuss business strategies, […]
Introducing Niels Sauve: Chief Digital & Technology Officer of The Social Hub at FutureTravel Summit 2024
We are delighted to announce that Niels Sauve, Chief Digital & Technology Officer of The Social Hub, will be joining us as a speaker at the FutureTravel Summit 2024! The Social Hub is a hybrid hospitality concept designed to bring together students, tourists, neighbors, and entrepreneurs together for fun and meaningful experiences. From hotel, student, […]
Welcoming Shannyn Timrott from GetYourGuide to the FutureTravel Summit 2024
We are happy to announce that Shannyn Timrott, Director of Design at GetYourGuide, will be joining us as a speaker at the FutureTravel Summit 2024! Based in Berlin, GetYourGuide is a global leader in helping travelers discover and book amazing experiences. Whether it’s guided tours, exclusive access to top attractions, or bucket-list adventures, GetYourGuide has […]
Welcoming Tino Klaehne, Director of Strategic Innovation & Intelligence at Lufthansa Innovation Hub to FutureTravel Summit 2024
We’re excited to announce that Tino Klaehne, Director of Strategic Innovation & Intelligence at Lufthansa Innovation Hub, is coming back to to speak at the FutureTravel Summit for the third time! With over 15 years of experience, Tino has been a key player in helping corporations innovate by designing new products and services that fit […]
Join Jan Hase, Wunderflats Co-Founder, at the FutureTravel Summit 2024
We are excited to announce that Jan Hase, CEO & Co-founder of Wunderflats, will be joining us as a speaker at the FutureTravel Summit 2024! Jan Hase co-founded Wunderflats in 2015, positioning the company at the forefront of Europe’s mid-term furnished housing market. With approximately €35 million in venture capital raised and an expanding international […]
Meet Andrea D’Amico, CEO of WeRoad, at FutureTravel Summit 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Andrea D’Amico, CEO of WeRoad, will be joining us as a speaker at the FutureTravel Summit 2024! Andrea D’Amico brings over 20 years of experience in the online travel industry, where he has managed large teams across various stages and geographies. He joined WeRoad in April 2022 as CEO, […]
Bringing Forward Sustainable Travel
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Let’s catch up on this week’s top innovations, trends, and startup news: Fresh travel startup trends. Our friends at EU-Startups have spotlighted some exciting trends that are set to redefine the industry. From innovative booking models to eco-friendly practices, these […]
No Booze, No Problem: Sober Tourism on the Rise
People often think of drinking alcohol when it comes to having fun, going to parties, and enjoying good food. This cultural habit has been a big part of business and markets around the world for many years. In recent years, a global trend has emerged that challenges this long-standing tradition. Like a New Year’s resolution, […]
Pitch Competition applications for this year’s FutureTravel Summit are now open!
We are excited to announce that applications for this year’s Pitch Competition are now open. The fourth edition of the FutureTravel Summit will happen in Barcelona on November 28th. This exclusive event will gather around 450 travel innovators, startups, investors, and executives from around the world. With the vibrant city of Barcelona as the backdrop, renowned for […]
Startup Helps Earn Free Vacations
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Let’s catch up on this week’s top innovations, trends, and startup highlights: Flight + Hotel packages… plus tours. Lastminute.com has partnered with TUI Musement to offer tours and activities as add-ons to flight-plus-hotel packages in over 100 countries. While this […]
AI Digital Guided Tours are Here
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Here’s your weekly roundup of the latest trends, innovations, and startup news in travel: From paper maps to digital guidebooks. The Finnish startup Reveel raised 650k in pre-seed round. Their platform turns paper maps into digital guides accessible via […]
Keeping up with Travellers Preferences
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Here is your weekly curation of the top news in innovations, trends and startups shaping the travel industry: Before and After. I really enjoyed this article from Crunchbase that analyses the evolving landscape of travel startups, comparing times before […]
More Funding, More Growth
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. I wanted to share 3 important news from this week: Flying unicorns. Spanish unicorn TravelPerk secured €95 million in funding led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with existing investors Kinnevik and Felix Capital. This will enhance the platform with […]