Cloudbeds
Cloudbeds founders witnessed the chaos of travel and hospitality management. Many property managers were using multiple online tools to handle inventory, complete payments, and make the check-in and check-out process seamless for their guests.
Cloudbeds aims to change this by providing a turnkey all-encompassing solution for property managers. With a single sign-in, all aspects of a property can be managed through a single tool and integrated with any existing legacy systems if needed.
The company has been named one of the fastest-growing travel and hospitality startups in the U.S.
Hopper
Hopper gained popularity among travelers for being one the simplest and effective ways to book travel. Powered by machine learning, the startup optimizes the flight deals it uncovers for a user advises whether now is the right time to book or if they should wait.
The startup is valued at close to $1 billion and has already completed over 30 million bookings on its platform.
Omio
Omio took the simplicity of Hopper and built an elegant booking app that can allow travelers to book flights, trains, and buses in-app. The mobile or web app utilizes various algorithms to uncover the best value tickets. It’s currently one of the prominent booking tools in Europe and has a presence in every country there.
Sitata
Sitata bills itself as the ideal travel companion for users. It’s a Canadian startup that has been gaining traction for providing a comprehensive suite of services for any traveler.
Through its app one can plan and manage its itinerary, with the app keeping track of any booking details and alerting the user of any changes or disruptions.
In addition to this, travel plans can be shared with other users and in any medical emergency situation, a traveler can access a medical professional in-app immediately via teleconference.
Be Right Back
Be Right Back (BRB) is a European startup that has introduced a Netflix subscription model for travel enthusiasts. By paying an annual subscription fee, users are given 3 pre-planned trips per year, all the user does is set their travel preferences and date – the rest is taken care of.
With the user’s preferences in mind, BRB books spontaneous trips with the destination only revealed a few days before the trip via a postcard that’s mailed to their home. Each trip consists of 2 to 3 nights and comes with a 3-star hotel booking, flights to and from, and suggestions on activities to do while there.
