→ 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 […]
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Eleven. Trillion. Dollars.
→ 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: Eleven. Trillion. Dollars. In 2024, the travel industry is set to hit a record high with $11 trillion in earnings, and it’s expected to soar to […]
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 […]
The Hidden Route on Google Maps
Barcelona, like many popular travel destinations, faces the challenges of overtourism. The city is proactive, experimenting with different strategies to keep daily life pleasant for residents while still welcoming tourists. An interesting step Barcelona recently took was to remove a bus route that includes a well-known tourist spot from Google Maps. This wasn’t just any […]
Program to Create Sustainable Businesses
→ 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: Thinking about making travel better for the planet? Travel4Impact, launched by Amadeus and IE University, is a fully funded program designed just for small and medium businesses eager to […]
Hotels are Enhancing Guest Experience
→ Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly curation of the top travel news, straight to your inbox. let’s head to our weekly curation of the top news, trends, and startup stories in the travel industry: Luxury for new moms and babies. If you want to go deeper on the changing landscape of “family travel”, you can’t miss […]
Shuffling the Leadership Deck
People often call my attention that there is something a bit off about the travel industry – and once you know it, you can’t unsee it. Despite women being the ones behind more than 70% of travel purchases and making up 55% of the industry, they barely snag more than 8% of those top-tier board […]
Report: Meet the Cities Changing the Way We Travel
Explore five cities leading the future of travel. With technology shaping urban landscapes, strategic tourism efforts become crucial. Through our “Meet the City” series, discover destinations leveraging smart tech and imaginative urban planning to redefine how we explore the globe. Get ready to explore handpicked destinations, where culture, history, and innovation converge to shape the […]
Streamlining Reconciliation: 5 Best Practices to Optimize Global Payment Operations in 2024
FREE Report: Streamlining Reconciliation In the fast-paced world of travel, managing finances can be challenging. This report simplifies this complexity by offering practical steps to efficiently handle fund flows across different systems – a common issue for finance teams in the travel industry. You will discover how smart travel companies are simplifying their financial strategies […]
Jacob Benbunan Reveals the Keys to Memorable City Brands at FutureTravel Summit
We are thrilled to announce Jacob Benbunan, the CEO of Saffron, as a keynote speaker at the upcoming FutureTravel Summit. With more than 36 years of experience, Jacob will bring a wealth of knowledge to the stage, having collaborated with esteemed clients such as Meta, Orange, Repsol, YouTube, Facebook, and many more across the globe. […]
FutureTravel Summit 2023 Welcomes Sebastián Canadell as He Shares Insights on Mobility and City Branding
We are excited to announce that Sebastián Canadell, the Chief of astara Intelligence, will be delivering a keynote address at the FutureTravel Summit. Sebastián, who began his career as a Naval Architect, is now focused on revolutionizing the future of mobility. Through astara, he is committed to combining sustainability and addressing social challenges, providing a […]
Innovation in Action: Jakob Ipland at FutureTravel Summit 2023
We are thrilled to announce that Jakob Ipland, Head of Projects and Innovation at Wonderful Copenhagen , will speak at the FutureTravel Summit. Wonderful Copenhagen serves as the official tourism organization for the Danish capital region, with a dedicated focus on creating sustainable tourism developments through collaborative efforts with both public and private partners. Their […]
Democratizing Exotic Travel: Alberto Constans on Disrupting Travel Tech
We are excited to announce that Alberto Constans, Chief Growth Officer at Exoticca, will be joining the stage as a keynote speaker at the FutureTravel Summit 2023. Alberto plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s worldwide expansion and growth. He has led the development of Exoticca’s B2B channels on a global scale, propelling the […]
Innovation and Foresight at FutureTravel Summit: Tino Klaehne’s Perspectives on Industry Trends
We are happy to welcome Tino Klaehne, Director Strategic Innovation & Intelligence at Lufthansa Innovation Hub as a speaker at the FutureTravel Summit. With more than 15 years of experience, Tino has helped corporations innovate by designing new products and services that fit with corporate strategies. At Lufthansa Innovation Hub, Tino plays a vital role […]
Embracing Financial Innovation: Richard Wazacz (CEO of Travelex) Explores the Role of Finance in Travel at the 2023 FutureTravel Summit
We warmly welcome Richard Wazacz, CEO of Travelex, as he will take the stage at the 2023 FutureTravel Summit to discuss the profound impact of finance and payments in shaping the travel industry. Richard Wazacz brings over 14 years of experience in the financial and fintech sectors, making him an authoritative voice on digital transformation […]
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 […]