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Learn Insights from HomeToGo as Danielle DeLozier joins the 2023 FutureTravel Summit as a speaker
We are pleased to announce that Danielle DeLozier, Director of Guest Relations at HomeToGo, will be joining us as a speaker at the upcoming FutureTravel Summit in Barcelona on October 27th, 2023. HomeToGo is a marketplace for vacation rentals, offering a wide selection of options from trusted partners such as Booking.com, Vrbo, and TripAdvisor. They […]
Tapping into LATAM: Europe’s Strategic Move
Europe’s gateway to growth? Air France-KLM is interested in a possible deal with TAP Air Portugal, taking advantage of TAP’s strong position and connections to Brazil. European airlines like Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, and IAG are attracted to the strong performance of flights to Latin America. Despite challenges, European flights to Latin America have only decreased […]
The evolution of tour leaflets
We’ve been keeping busy as we warm up for this year’s FutureTravel Summit. Exciting times are ahead, and we’re genuinely thrilled about what’s in store: we’ve secured a ✨wonderful venue✨ that we think you’ll love, and we’ve already confirmed some incredible speakers. Believe us when we say amazing things are on the horizon! Keep your […]
New paradise for startups
Smooth security at the airport. Passengers flying from Rome’s Fiumicino Airport can now enjoy a smoother security process, thanks to introduction of a new tech system. Using computed tomography (CT) technology means passengers can leave electronics and liquids in bags, improving security effectiveness and waiting times. High-resolution volumetric 3D images enable quicker and deeper baggage assessment, automatic explosives […]
Travel marketplaces you should know
Travel marketplaces you should know. World-known VC firm a16z has just launched the 2023 Marketplace 100, which ranks the largest consumer-facing marketplace startups and private companies based on their annual gross merchandise volume. This year’s list features nearly three dozen newcomers, including marketplaces for refurbished electronics, precious metals, and sustainably raised meat. Interestingly, 13 of the 100 marketplaces […]
Making women’s group travel a top focus
Making women’s group travel a top focus. Women travelers are getting a premium marketplace as El Camino Travel switches focus on becoming an experiential marketplace for women travelers. The group travel startup raised $1.1 million in pre-seed funding to develop its technology and boost awareness of its brand as a “premium marketplace for women travellers […]
The Most Innovative Destinations
Meet the city. Get ready to be inspired as we embark on a journey to explore the most innovative destinations in the travel industry! Our new series, “Meet the City”, takes you on a monthly adventure to discover the latest and greatest in tourism. Budapest, the city that has robots as guides, is our first stop. The […]
The next must-have in hospitality
Short-haul European flights are being phased out. First, France announced that it would ban short-haul domestic flights. And now Belgium is following: In an effort to reduce noise and air pollution, the country will impose new taxes on older, noisier planes as well as private jets and short-haul flights. As of April 2023 taxes will […]
How travel should be: safe, fast and flexible
Nature all around you? Launched in 2021, Raus provides users with a platform for nature-based stays. The German startup announced a new category focused on families, groups, and companies. In addition to this news, the company has received an additional €3 million in funding—all of which will be used for growth initiatives. The platform is often fully booked, […]