At FutureTravel, we’re always thinking about how industries (and society) shape the way we travel. And yes, you’ve heard it before: AI is transforming travel. Better photos, more data, endless recommendations. But here’s the catch: When everything looks perfect, how do we know what’s real? Will we be able to recognise the small imperfections and […]
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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 […]
Japan’s Journey to Redefine Tourism
Japan has always been a land of contrasts, where ancient temples stand next to neon-lit arcades and centuries-old traditions blend with cutting-edge innovation. Today, two powerful forces are shaping its future: a booming tourism sector and a bold revival of its semiconductor industry. It is a unique combination of challenges and opportunities, inviting creativity and […]
Travel 2025: What Trends Are Coming?
Travel is changing. AI is making trip planning smarter, sustainable travel is picking up, and people are seeking more personal, meaningful experiences – at every step of their journey, from inspiration to the trip itself. 2025 will keep these trends moving forward. To close this year, we asked travel leaders what they’re most excited about […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Booking Flights with Experiences
→ 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: Book your flight, and your experience. EasyJet has announced a partnership with Musement, the experiences division of TUI Group, to let their customers add experiences […]
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 […]
In Spain, getting a Visa just got Easier
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Let’s dive into our weekly news curation, where we bring you the most exciting updates shaping the future of travel: Making hotel tech stronger. Dutch hotel tech firm RoomRaccoon has made its debut acquisition, acquiring Dublin-based iHotelligence to strengthen […]
One Country does not Want to Party
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. This edition is arriving just in time for your weekly roundup of the travel industry’s top news, trends, and startup stories: Quick booking, tech boost. A travel discovery platform, supported by leaders such as the founders of Booking.com and […]
No Need to Lug your Luggage, Leave it
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. Let’s dive into our weekly news curation, where we bring you the most exciting updates shaping the future of travel: Leaving luggage concerns behind. The Portuguese luggage management service LUGGit secured €1.8 million in funding. Founded in 2019, LUGGit […]
Report: Optimize Global Payment Operations in 2024
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. 125m of climate-friendly flight innovation. Silicon Valley-based startup LTA Research introduces Pathfinder 1, a colossal airship. Powered by electricity, it marks a milestone in environmentally conscious air travel, standing as the largest of its kind at 124.5 meters with […]