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Rrreefs specializes in restoring damaged coral reefs using a scientifically developed modular reef system. Employing 3D-printing technology, the company aims to revive marine life, create new ecotourism attractions, and protect coastlines.

Wowzitude is a virtual travel club for older adults and travel enthusiasts.

Valle de la Luna is focused on offering astronomical tourism to observe the moon, galaxies, planets, and satellites. It also includes a tour with walks, hiking, and tasting of typical dishes of the country.

SOLO operates a mobile application that offers guides and information on travelling solo. It provides inspiration and itineraries for one person on visiting various places. SOLO was founded in 2021.

Travaxy Ltd., established in 2016 and based in Ramat Yishai, Israel, specializes in operating an online travel booking platform catering to individuals with disabilities or mobility issues, as well as senior travelers requiring assistance. The company offers a range of services including hotel accommodations, flights, wheelchair rentals, and medical solutions tailored to these specific needs. Travaxy aims to facilitate accessible holiday planning and bookings for its target customers by recognizing their requirements during the booking process and providing relevant information about accessible attractions and services at their destinations.

Access Travels is an inclusive community-based travel platform and solution enabling physically disabled persons to overcome the barriers of access to global travel.

Campinn is an online travel agency focused on the outdoor and camping industries, providing a platform for users to easily discover and book camping venues and outdoor activities. The company aims to cater to both novice and experienced outdoor enthusiasts by offering a comprehensive one-stop service that includes information on availability, secure automated booking, and essential travel services. This approach allows site holders to meet their specific needs while bridging the gap between them and travelers. By promoting a simple, honest, and friendly experience, Campinn facilitates a connection to nature and outdoor adventures for its users.

Traveroo web app travel agency provides Travel Guide for travelers.

CityGuyd, founded in 2017 and based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offers an innovative augmented reality application for tour guidance. The platform provides travelers with a dynamic and engaging alternative to traditional tour guides, eliminating the need for expensive personal guides, rigid schedules, and bulky travel books. CityGuyd's app features social media engagement, location-based content, and multi-language support, making it a convenient and affordable solution for exploring popular tourist destinations.

travelEZ a TripAdvisor-like service that connects people with accessible places. TravelEZ is proving itself to be a venture capable of improving the status quo. TravelEZ removes the guesswork and hassle of planning by crowdsourcing, gathering, and organizing accessibility information. TravelEZ will initially provide accessibility reviews for over 1,500 restaurants, bars, and cafes. Each accessibility review includes pictures, checklists, and comments on features like entrances, spaciousness, and restrooms.

Rutopia is a social enterprise that connects travelers with rural communities to gain authentic, off-the-beaten-path experiences. They assist protectors in generating sustainable income through regenerative tourism. They provide tourism and adventure activities in idyllic locations, from multi-day treks to quiet walks along beaches, forests, deserts, and jungles. They also help travelers learn about ancestral and traditional techniques from various cultures, such as wood carving, artisanal fishing, and making jewelry.

SeeVoov is the first and only end-to-end video based travel planning platform, offering a unique visual-based approach to digital travel. The company aims to change the way people all around the world address their trip experiences, from planning, through executing, to post-trip sharing. SeeVoov offers a social, interactive, video based trip planner, enabling people with the opportunity to start enjoying their trip experience right from the planning process. Our offering encompasses both a user facing end-to-end interface (B2C), as well as unique B2B cooperation with airlines, cruise-lines, OTA's, and TV broadcast networks, integrating the platform (white labeled) into their own business offering (website, apps, on-board screes, smart TV's). This enables such partners to expand their product & service offering, enhancing customer engagement & loyalty, providing valuable user data and additional revenue streams. SeeVoov is changing the entire perception of the planning cycle from a lonely, tedious task, into a fun, exciting and time effective activity one can do together with family and friends!

TripAfrique is an innovative online platform that specializes in travel to and within Africa, providing users with the ability to book tickets for various modes of transportation, including buses, flights, trains, and boats. Founded in 2016 and based in France, the company is distinguished as the only pan-African platform of its kind, facilitating not only local travel but also enhancing the technical infrastructure of transport companies across the continent. TripAfrique's platform enables users to compare ticket prices, access transportation discounts, and make purchases online, thereby streamlining the travel experience and promoting transparency. With a dedicated team of 13 professionals operating in Europe and Africa, the company has rapidly expanded its coverage from one country to over a dozen, managing more than 500 transport lines daily. Recognized for its innovative approach, TripAfrique has participated in prestigious incubation programs and has been acknowledged as one of the top African startups to invest in, reflecting its significant growth potential in the travel sector.

Walkli is a company that offers a platform designed to enhance urban exploration by integrating the insights of locals, travel professionals, and fellow travelers. Its services focus on providing guided walking routes and sharing sightseeing maps, which assist users in planning activities and destinations during their travels. By centralizing diverse experiences and recommendations, Walkli aims to modernize the way people approach sightseeing, making it easier for travelers to discover and navigate new locations effectively.

Penguino Travel is a peer-to-peer platform focused on enhancing the travel experience for families with children. It addresses the unique challenges parents face when planning trips, such as finding suitable accommodations, restaurants, and activities. By connecting traveling families with local residents, Penguino allows users to receive personalized recommendations for family-friendly destinations and experiences. The platform not only curates these insights but also provides a personalized itinerary to help parents feel confident while traveling. Additionally, Penguino features an online store where families can purchase travel gear and essentials tailored for their adventures. Through its services, Penguino Travel aims to save families time and money, enabling them to embark on memorable journeys together.

Trueke operates a travel platform that facilitates cultural exchange between travelers and local communities. It offers community-led trips, cultural immersion programs, and nature-based activities designed to connect travelers with local traditions, promote cultural appreciation, and support economic empowerment within communities.

Bitemojo is an e-commerce application that offers self-guided culinary tours, allowing couples and small groups to explore destinations through local cuisine. The platform features a curated selection of local dishes and restaurants, providing users with cultural insights and locations to enhance their gastronomic experience. In addition to sampling various foods, participants can engage with local culinary experts, learning about their backgrounds and the significance of the dishes. Bitemojo also incorporates a rewards system, where users can earn biteCredits during their tours, which can be redeemed for complimentary bites, further enriching their culinary adventures.

Travelling to an event is not easy for event visitors. They need to search event details, airports and train stations manually and make multiple online booking processes for different means of transportations and accommodations. This leads to repeating actions like typing in and comparing data. This problem exists, because there is no easy way for event organizers to integrate travel services for their event visitors to help them plan their trip. If event organizers want to integrate services they have to individually contact, discuss with and technically integrate several players, like Lufthansa, local hotels, train supplier and more. Event organizers register their event on Travis within minutes and receive a link that they can integrate into their website. The event visitors click on the link and are forwarded to the booking process on the Travis website for that event. They only need to provide their address and Travis searches for the best airports and train stations as well as the best flight and train connections, because Travis already knows when and where the event visitor would like to travel to. The search results can be personalised before choosing the preferred flights, train connections and hotels. In the last step event visitors can book them directly on the Travis website by only checking out once.

Vol is a mobile application designed for both iOS and Android platforms that enables users to efficiently redeem their frequent flyer miles for award travel. The app simplifies the award booking process, maximizing users' miles while suggesting opportunities for free travel. Founded by a CEO who has personally experienced luxury travel funded by airline miles and hotel points, Vol aims to democratize this experience for all travelers. In addition to facilitating seamless award bookings, the app provides comprehensive flight information and helps users identify discounts on ticket prices for their upcoming flights. By streamlining the process of redeeming travel points and offering insights into available awards, Vol caters primarily to frequent fliers, enhancing their traveling experience.

Plum Guide operates a vacation rental platform that curates high-quality homes for travelers by combining data-driven evaluation with expert human curation to create professional, creative, and inspiring spaces, enabling guests to stay in homes rather than hotels. Based in London and founded in 2015, it connects hosts with guests through a curated portfolio of homes, apartments, and lofts and positions itself as a benchmark for quality in the vacation rental market, using a trusted quality mark to highlight outstanding listings.

GLP - Great Little Place is your little black book of great little places. Great Little Place offers GLP, an application that enables its users to find and share locations, including bars, restaurants, theatres, museums, galleries, and more. Great Little Place was founded in February 2010 by Rossa Shanks and Rich Brown. It is based in London, England.

Fuzzy Compass is a B2B2C platform designed to enable travel bloggers and influencers to monetize their audience effectively. By leveraging their expertise in destination knowledge, these influencers offer one-on-one custom trip planning services, which include personalized itineraries and tailored advice, for a fee. The platform simplifies the marketing of these services, allowing influencers to manage requests, showcase their ideas attractively, and facilitate payment collection. Fuzzy Compass retains a 20% commission on each transaction and maintains ownership of all content created on the platform.

Run Tour allows the active business traveler a chance to sight-see without thinking or planning ahead. An unexpected hour to spare can become a historical run past Big Ben. At any time a user can tailor a route for a specific distance or popular landmark & then use the GPS guided tour to eliminate the risk of getting lost.

Irhal is a travel planning and booking platform designed specifically for outbound travelers from the Middle East. The company's platform offers comprehensive city guides that cater to the unique needs of these travelers, including information on family-friendly activities, prayer timings, mosque locations, and halal dining options. By providing tailored resources, Irhal aims to facilitate a seamless travel experience, allowing users to plan their trips with ease and enjoy the magic of travel. The name "Irhal," which translates to "Go Away," captures the essence of adventure and exploration, making it a memorable choice for the brand.

Bookity specializes in providing group reservation software tailored for museums, historic sites, and other attractions. The company's platform enables users to sign up and pay for field trips, facilitating group reservations and searches for programs based on subject, grade level, and location. Bookity aims to enhance the connection between reservation desks and visitors, fostering a more collaborative experience.

Latitude six-six is an authentic, Native-owned adventure travel company that immerses intrepid travelers in a beautiful yet remote land while engaging with its Native people. They want travelers to understand Alaskan culture and experience this majestic part of the world. They operate trips in Northeast Alaska in the summer and winter, offering unparalleled access to this beautiful, largely inaccessible part of the world while creating positive, sustainable econ. opportunities for its Native People.

Tripzon is a packaging and booking platform that helps its users plan and book complex tours. The platform offers multiple destinations, component filtering, trip design services, and a single transaction checkout. It provides a smart itinerary system for flights, hotels, activities, cars, transfers, and other travel components. Tripzon was launched in 2008 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Citybot Inc. is a mobile application company based in San Diego, California, that enables users, both tourists and locals, to create self-guided tours and itineraries. Founded in 2011, Citybot serves a variety of major cities across the United States, including Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington. The application is designed to enhance the travel experience by allowing users to explore their chosen destinations at their own pace.