FutureTravel is looking for early-stage startups, from anywhere in the world, which are ready to shape the future of travel. This is a big highlight for the upcoming FutureTravel Summit - it’s an opportunity to shine the spotlight on 10 startups who are ready to innovate the industry, and to connect them with decision makers [...]
A raiz de la esperpéntica Ley de Memoria Histórico ha surgido un enfrentamiento entre la Comunidad Autónoma de Murcia y el Gobierno central de España, ya que la primera quiere dedicar el aeropuerto Internacional Región de Murcia al Ingeniero murciano Juan de la Cierva, inventor del autogiro, y el segundo se niega acusándole de franquista. [...]
One of the lasting impacts of the pandemic has been the change it has induced to previously predictable patterns of behavior. The size, spend, duration, and mix of groups looks different now compared to three years ago, influenced by new traveler behaviors and priorities, hybrid meetings and events, plus working from home. As variants emerge [...]
We are beginning to see the end of restrictions in Europe, signaling the start to a new phase of recovery. According to Phocuswright's latest travel research Europe Travel Market Report 2021-2025, positive signs for a strong future include international tourists slowly returning, coupled with accelerated air ticket sales (but from a low base). Travel companies [...]
Travel Tech Executive Fellowship (TTEF) is an 8-week immersion, year-long membership and a life-long community combining hand-picked founders, practitioners, leaders, investors, and operators to connect, build, and share ideas pushing the boundaries of travel tech. Charting your own path can be challenging. TTEF grants you a spot in a vetted community that values deeper, purposeful [...]
“I think I mightily overestimated my abilities, and my first entrepreneurial venture in finance was a complete failure, the bulk of which was entirely my own fault. It was a wonderful lesson. And I was able to pick myself up. The second venture of mine, which was a securities trading company, went very well. Subsequent [...]
With Apple officially launching support for digital ID and mobile driving licenses (mDLs) in the Apple Wallet in Arizona and plans to roll out the support to Connecticut, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Utah this year, the future looks bright and digital for a more seamless passenger journey. The news comes as a welcome step [...]
Itilite, a startup that provides solutions to automate business travel and expense processes and reduce costs, has raised $29 million in Series C funding. The investment was led by Tiger Global and existing investor Dharana Capital with Matrix Partners and Tenacity Ventures participating. Itilite says its business has grown 500% since its $13 [...]
Three different types of travel intermediaries – online travel agencies (OTAs), traditional tour operators and travel management companies (TMCs) – are prominent within the European travel sector. Although their combined contribution fell significantly in 2020 to just €64 billion, travel intermediaries are expected to play a critical role as recovery takes hold, with indirect gross [...]
D. Mario Teijeiro, Director de Deloitte StartMeUP ha presentado este ambicioso proyecto de Deloitte de apoyo a las startups y como ejemplo del mismo hay dos startups Invitadas: - Cover Manager | José Antonio Pérez | CEO y Co-fundador - Queer Destinations | Oriol Pamies | CEO y Fundador En este video se puede disfrutar [...]