Tag: Tourism

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 […]

Highlights from FutureTravel Summit 2024

The FutureTravel Summit 2024 has wrapped up, leaving us inspired and excited about what’s next for travel. Hosted in Barcelona at the iconic Palo Alto (a very chaming repurposed factory surrounded by greenery), the venue reflected very well our commitment to rethinking what’s possible and embracing fresh perspectives in the travel industry. On stage, we […]

Welcoming Anne Pruvot, CEO of SNCF Connect & Tech, to FutureTravel Summit 2024

We’re excited to announce that Anne Pruvot, CEO of SNCF Connect & Tech, will be joining us as a keynote speaker at the FutureTravel Summit 2024! SNCF Connect & Tech, the digital subsidiary of SNCF Voyageurs, is an entity that brings together the customer digital skills of the SNCF group. Focused on sustainable mobility, they operate SNCF […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Partnership for Better Travel Insurance

→ 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: Tailored digital guides for guests. Barcelona-based Identify Travel has secured €400,000 to enhance its technological solutions for tourism. The company provides digital destination guides and gamified travel […]

🌱 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 […]