Tag: Hospitality

5 ways to keep travel costs in check

Managing corporate travel isn’t just about getting from point A to B – it’s about balancing cost efficiency, policy compliance, and traveler satisfaction, all while keeping up with an industry that’s rapidly evolving. Travel budgets are under a microscope, and companies need to make every dollar count. The right tools help manage costs, keep things […]

Travel is the new love language

Alright, it’s official: Valentine’s Day isn’t just about chocolates and candlelit dinners anymore. Especially not for travel. People are looking for new ways to mark the occasion: whether it’s a romantic escape, a solo self-care retreat, or a group celebration. And they’re willing to spend. In 2024, searches for Valentine’s travel jumped by 15% compared […]

Laura Martinez Celada from The Hotels Network to Speak at FutureTravel Summit 2024!

We’re excited to announce that Laura Martinez Celada, Co-founder and VP Client Growth at The Hotels Network, will be joining us as a speaker at FutureTravel Summit 2024! Laura will be sharing her expertise as part of the panel discussion, “From Expectations to Experiences: What Is the New Guest Stay?”, where she’ll join other industry […]

Alexandre Guinefolleau, CEO of Amenitiz, to speak at FutureTravel Summit 2024

We’re excited to introduce Alexandre Guinefolleau, CEO and Co-founder of Amenitiz, as a speaker at the FutureTravel Summit 2024! Under Alexandre’s leadership, Amenitiz is on a mission to democratize technology for independent hoteliers around the world. From the bustling streets of Paris to the remote Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia, Amenitiz empowers over 12,000 hoteliers […]

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 […]

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, […]

Music Exploration and Influence on Travel

→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Here is this week’s curation of the main news on innovation, trends, and startups from the travel industry: Tech solutions for guest delight. Dubai-based Lokalee, an AI-powered hotel content platform, successfully raised $5.6 million in pre-Series A funding. This […]

Never Been Easier to Travel with Pets

→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Better pet travel experience. Amsterdam-based Pawtrip is joining forces with BermudAir to make it easier for people to travel with their pets. It is upgrading its service by using Pawtrip’s advanced software, which is designed to work well with […]

Positive Experiences for the Environment

→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Here are five stories about innovation, trends, and startups that caught my eye this week: Local experts and authentic travel experiences. TravelLocal just got $10.3 million from investors to help them boost their mission of sustainable, local-centric travel. The […]

Major Shake-up for Short-term Rentals ⚡︎

→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Let’s go directly to our curation of the top news in innovation, trends, and startups for the week: A hiccup for short term rental. Barcelona plans to ban all short-term rentals for tourists by late 2028 to address the housing […]

Netflix In-Person Interactive Experiences

→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Let’s catch up on the top travel news in innovation, trends, and startups for the week: Shaking up business travel. TravelPerk, the fast-growing travel tech unicorn, just acquired Chicago-based AmTrav, making the U.S. its top revenue region. This move adds […]

🌱 Fresh Funds, Partnerships & Mobility Startups

→ 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: Boosting the things people like to do. Holibob secures new funding to enhance its eCommerce engine for travel experiences. The UK-based company helps destinations and travel brands […]

City Introduces Robotaxis

→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Here is your weekly overview of the top news on innovation, trends and startups: The experts in luggage storage. Dealing with guests’ luggage can be a headache for hotels, but it doesn’t have to be this way. LuggageHero, a leading provider […]

When fiction changes real-world tourism

What do Eat, Pray, Love, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and Emily in Paris have in common? These cinematic productions had multimillion-dollar budgets and profits, massive audience success, and legions of fans, indeed. And all of them were created in very specific locations that became more visited, frequented, and began to receive tourism that did […]