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waltru tells you the things you didn't know to ask.
Presented by Lucia in Spain
IN SEARCH OF: Boutique hotels and short-term rental operators who want to give their guests something to do in the city without operating anything themselves, we already have two live partnerships offering waltru to their guests. Beyond that: destination marketing organizations and tourism boards who care about in-destination experience quality, and academic or research partners interested in the underlying question of how people actually want to move through a place.
Swaphouse makes travel more affordable and personal by helping people swap homes around the world for free.
Presented by Tobias in The Netherlands
IN SEARCH OF: We would love to collaborate with travel communities, home-swapping advocates, and organizations that can introduce more people to the idea of exchanging homes. Travel journalists and creators could help tell the stories of real home swappers, showing both the practical benefits and the personal connections that come from opening your home to someone else. Tourism organizations interested in longer stays and local experiences could also be valuable partners. As a small, self-funded team, we particularly value practical partnerships that help more people discover Swaphouse and complete successful swaps.
Freaking Nomads — The all-in-one community platform for digital nomads and remote workers
Presented by Luca in Bulgaria
IN SEARCH OF: Tourism boards and destination marketing organizations that want to attract longer-stay remote workers; coworking and coliving operators; nomad visa programs; remote-work event organizers; travel insurers; and universities researching mobility, remote work, and the future of travel.
Candle Travel — Turn your favorite trip into a scent you can light.
Presented by Mel in United States
IN SEARCH OF: Hotels, resorts, tourism boards, travel advisors, cruise lines, tour operators, and custom fragrance/perfumery labs for candle manufacturing partnerships.
Turning Ordinary Video into Practical 3D Operations Maps for Tourism Destinations
Presented by Tyson in UK
IN SEARCH OF: Technology providers (camera hardware, 3D modeling software), tourism boards and destination management organizations, universities and research institutions, local governments, and tourism consulting firms.
‘The LONG LIST’: a comprehensive web-source listing every LGBTQ venue, social group and community organisation in Portugal.
Presented by pollardinoz in Portugal
IN SEARCH OF: Pro-bono support with Web development. People/organisations with social marketing skills.
DINESURF: Restaurant Reservation Platform for Africa
Presented by Martins in USA
IN SEARCH OF: Partners with strong business development in U.S. hospitality and chain restaurants (corporate level). People who've built similar solutions (restaurant reservations) + connections to hotel/restaurant chains across Africa.
Traveler Mindfulness
Presented by Ally in USA
IN SEARCH OF: Airlines, airports, travel agencies, or wellness platforms.
Smart Alert System for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Travelers
Presented by Visualfy in Spain
IN SEARCH OF: Regional distribution partners who know the target market and government programs that support accessibility technology.
Wheel the World: Accessible Travel Booking Platform
Presented by Arturo in The United States
IN SEARCH OF: Organizations committed to accessibility and inclusion, ideally those implementing technology to address the challenge.
Equity-for-Talent Platform
Presented by Leo in The United States
IN SEARCH OF: Legal firms specializing in startup and small business equity, business incubators/accelerators, payroll/HR software providers, and fintech companies interested in innovative compensation models.
Biogas Development for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Presented by Anushka in India
IN SEARCH OF: Prospective airlines and businesses operating in the sustainable energy sector, particularly those involved with biogas.
Curated E-commerce Marketplace for 5-Panel Hats
Presented by James in The United States
IN SEARCH OF: An innovative technologist with a strong programming background, who preferably listens to Death Metal.
CRM & Marketplace for Small Travel Agencies (TAs)
Presented by Brice in The United States
IN SEARCH OF: 1. Tour and activity providers. 2. Hotels and accommodation providers to resell those tours.
Global Solo Traveler Safety Rating Platform
Presented by Alisa in Romania
IN SEARCH OF: A technology startup collaborator with an interest in the travel sector and data analytics.
Dual-Tech Platform for African Tourism SMEs (Internet + USSD)
Presented by Peter in Nigeria
IN SEARCH OF: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the local tourism sector.
Social Enterprise: Photo Tours Funding Youth Training
Presented by Amina in Canada
IN SEARCH OF: In-country travel partners or photographers who can help us host our photo tours and training programs in new destinations, starting with Costa Rica.
OpenTable' Style Reservation for National Parks
Presented by Ted in Canada
IN SEARCH OF: An app developer with a proven track record of implementing booking or management systems for parks and recreation centers.
DREAM CATCHER: Adventure & Coaching Retreats for Women's Growth
Presented by Theresa in The United Arab Emirates
IN SEARCH OF: A strategy to position DreamCatcher in a way that it attracts the right women
Expedition MS: Global Sailing Fundraiser for Progressive MS
Presented by Duff in The United States
IN SEARCH OF: Organizations with expertise in fundraising, media production, and the maritime industry, committed to creating meaningful impact for the MS community.
Baboo: Custom Trips by Vetted Local Experts
Presented by Paul in Mexico
IN SEARCH OF: Strategic partners and investors from the travel industry who can help us scale faster, better, and more intelligently.
Chartok: AI-Powered Hotel Staff Collaboration (RPA)
Presented by Luz in Spain
IN SEARCH OF: Seeking innovative hotel chains or management groups to pilot Chartok, our all-in-one collaboration platform designed to replace inefficient systems and boost team productivity.
B2B Platform for Corporate Dining & Expense Management
Presented by Louise in Spain
IN SEARCH OF: Travel management corporations (TMCs) and other key players in the corporate travel sector.
Global Community Platform for Accessible Travel
Presented by Josh in Japan
IN SEARCH OF: Experts in scaling global networks, membership programs, and e-commerce, plus individuals with strong relationships at tourism boards, airlines, and lifestyle brands.