Start-Up Chile

LATITUR is a digital platform that connects tourists with local adventure providers, offering a marketplace for various activities, excursions, and rentals. The company's focus is to facilitate direct interactions between travelers and local guides, agencies, or other providers, ensuring a high level of satisfaction through personalized experiences.

Outtrip is a technology company headquartered in London, UK, with additional offices in Rosario, Argentina, and Santiago de Chile, Chile. It specializes in developing cloud-based solutions to optimize the management of rental shops and travel agencies, enabling them to reach more business channels.

I’m Tatiana Rihan, founder of Konzup, a company offering AI-powered travel insights and a smart itinerary generation platform. We have two key tools: Konzup Rio, which leverages data intelligence to transform the tourism experience in Rio de Janeiro, and encantadordeturistas.com, an AI-driven platform that quickly creates online ads for TikTok Ads, Meta Ads, Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and more. Our technology generates tailored copy, images, and videos based on your business brief. With over a year of training using local data, our "Carioca AI" provides strategic insights that help businesses attract more visitors and increase sales. Additionally, we offer intelligent itinerary generation, personalized to suit various interests such as cinematic tourism, dark tourism, literary experiences, and more. Our system only features the most up-to-date information: new attractions are guaranteed, and closed venues are filtered out. While we operate in Portuguese, we are well-positioned to support global companies targeting Rio de Janeiro as a prime destination. The Rio de Janeiro City Tourism Department endorses Konzup Rio. I’ve also participated in acceleration programs such as Start-Up Chile, Seed MG, and the Singapore Tourism Accelerator, always focused on creating lasting impact within the tourism sector.

Wheel the World is a travel services company focused on accessible tourism. Through its online platform, it offers destinations, tours, activities, and accommodation options tailored for people with disabilities and their companions. Founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, the company provides certified accessible rooms, private or shared itineraries, and verified accessibility data to help travelers explore destinations with confidence. It operates a B2B2C model that connects travel providers with inclusive markets, delivering tech-enabled services and personalized recommendations to match travelers with suitable experiences and accommodations, addressing a large underserved market.

Wheel the World is a travel services company focused on accessible tourism. Through its online platform, it offers destinations, tours, activities, and accommodation options tailored for people with disabilities and their companions. Founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, the company provides certified accessible rooms, private or shared itineraries, and verified accessibility data to help travelers explore destinations with confidence. It operates a B2B2C model that connects travel providers with inclusive markets, delivering tech-enabled services and personalized recommendations to match travelers with suitable experiences and accommodations, addressing a large underserved market.

I’m Tatiana Rihan, founder of Konzup, a company offering AI-powered travel insights and a smart itinerary generation platform. We have two key tools: Konzup Rio, which leverages data intelligence to transform the tourism experience in Rio de Janeiro, and encantadordeturistas.com, an AI-driven platform that quickly creates online ads for TikTok Ads, Meta Ads, Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and more. Our technology generates tailored copy, images, and videos based on your business brief. With over a year of training using local data, our "Carioca AI" provides strategic insights that help businesses attract more visitors and increase sales. Additionally, we offer intelligent itinerary generation, personalized to suit various interests such as cinematic tourism, dark tourism, literary experiences, and more. Our system only features the most up-to-date information: new attractions are guaranteed, and closed venues are filtered out. While we operate in Portuguese, we are well-positioned to support global companies targeting Rio de Janeiro as a prime destination. The Rio de Janeiro City Tourism Department endorses Konzup Rio. I’ve also participated in acceleration programs such as Start-Up Chile, Seed MG, and the Singapore Tourism Accelerator, always focused on creating lasting impact within the tourism sector.

Keteka is an online tours and activities marketplace and booking platform that operates a community-based adventure travel platform, offering a database of tours and activities and enabling travelers to book authentic, safe experiences with validated local guides from developing communities. The service serves customers worldwide and is based in Panama, with operations in Guatemala, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile. Keteka emphasizes dignified economic opportunities for local communities by connecting travelers with local guides and fostering responsible, culturally immersive travel experiences.

TripHappy is a travel startup based in Delaware, United States, that employs artificial intelligence to enhance the hotel search and discovery process. By focusing on providing detailed information about various locations and neighborhoods, TripHappy assists travelers in identifying suitable accommodations that align with their personal preferences. The platform streamlines the trip planning experience, making it easier for users to find and book their ideal lodging while ensuring they are well-informed about the surrounding areas.

TourNative helps tourists reach natives and share a true and organic local experience – creating jobs locally and connecting people worldwide. Tired of touristy things when you travel? Get a local to offer you a unique tour or experience. Think of TourNative as an uber or airbnb for local tours and experiences. It's insured and is available on desktop, tablet and as an app on iOS & Android.

☆ Recognized as the poshtel site by National Geographic ☆ PoshPacker created a new travel category in the lodging travel space, by blending the concepts of "posh”+social+budget. Through a vetting process that combines human curation and technological algorithms, they offer a curated selection of poshtel (posh/modern hostels), themed hotels, and stylish and affordable travel accommodation. They currently have over 1500 properties in 460 cities across 60 countries. They provide the security and reliability of a trusted OTA with the uniqueness of off the beaten path lodging experience. Users can search by their interest, and find inspirational travel blogs. For hoteliers PoshPacker is a marketing solution, enabling them to reach and resonate with millennials through their digital innovations including their geolocation instagram technology, and vibes tagging system. They offer hoteliers a brand to differentiate themselves among the budget lodging sector.

Pinocular is an online vacation rental platform designed for travelers seeking unique experiences. Founded by individuals who shifted their focus from work to living, the company emerged from their desire to share their passion for travel while supporting vacation rental owners. Pinocular enables users to search for and book vacation homes in various destinations, allowing them to engage in activities they love, such as surfing and exploring cultural sites. The platform not only facilitates memorable getaways for travelers but also offers a means for property owners to effectively rent out their homes when not in use, fostering a community centered around travel and leisure.

Sighter Limited, established in 2013 and based in Dublin, Ireland, develops a photography-based mobile game that transforms sightseeing into an interactive experience. The application functions as a treasure hunting game, allowing players to explore urban environments by taking and sharing photos of interesting sights, while engaging in a "hot and cold" style of play. Targeted at travelers, families, and individuals who enjoy walking and gaming, Sighter combines elements of popular platforms like Pinterest, Geocaching, and Instagram to create a unique blend of exploration and entertainment. Additionally, Sighter serves as an enterprise platform for the tourism and events industries, leveraging gamification to enhance the experiences of tourists, site visitors, and event attendees. The company has participated in various startup accelerators and has received support from organizations such as Enterprise Ireland.

Epiclist is a visual discovery app, helping people to explore, plan and share curated activities and travel experiences around the world or just around the corner. Follow adventure heroes, get inspired from lifestyle and travel brands, and book curated activities right from the palm of your hand. - Massive demand: 50 Million people plan their travel on their phone in 2013 - Huge market = $100 Billion: Global Tours and Activities market in 2013 - Fragmented supply: 250.000 SMEs in Travel Business, 95% without any mobile presence - Lots of money: Average spending per adventure trip in 2013, from $593 in 2009.

Viajala is a Latin American travel search engine that compares prices from multiple airlines and online travel agencies. It helps users find affordable flights by comparing options across various providers, allowing them to book directly with the provider without additional fees.

Worldrat is an online platform based in Peru that specializes in alternative tourism. The company offers a web and mobile application designed for travelers seeking unique experiences. Users can discover and share various travel content, facilitating a community-oriented approach to exploring destinations around the globe. Through its innovative route creation portal, Worldrat aims to enhance the travel experience by connecting tourists with diverse locations and insights.

Expediciones.mx is a Mexican online travel agency specializing in nature and adventure tours. It facilitates bookings by aggregating offerings from various tour operators, providing customers with a convenient, secure, and user-friendly platform for planning and purchasing such experiences.

Sinbad Travel is an online travelers club that specializes in vacation rentals across Latin America. With a registered user base of eighteen thousand, the platform offers more than 1,200 diverse accommodations, catering to various preferences and budgets. Sinbad Travel combines the functionality of a social network with the convenience of an extensive lodging database, enabling users to connect and share experiences while discovering unique places to stay.

Touristlink is a social platform dedicated to enhancing travel experiences by connecting travelers with local insights and resources. It allows users to engage with locals for authentic cultural experiences, find travel companions, and collaborate with independent guides to arrange tours. The platform facilitates the sharing of firsthand knowledge about local tour operators, travel agents, and small hotel owners, empowering travelers to make informed decisions. Users can post queries before their trips and access reviews from other travelers, ensuring a more personalized and enriching travel experience. Through its community-driven approach, Touristlink aims to foster meaningful connections and help travelers discover the true essence of their destinations.

OneSeed Expeditions is a travel agency specializing in guided trekking and multi-sport adventures across various global destinations. The company's mission is to leverage travel as a force for positive change. It achieves this by investing in people, providing professional training and fair employment opportunities for guides and porters, and partnering with local communities to maximize tourism benefits.

Kuotus makes it possible to sell tours and activities the same way flights and accommodation are sold. It's a reservation management system for local tour providers that also connects them in real time with multiple sales channels, be it online travel outlets or hotels and hostels

Ailola Latino, founded in 2004 in Santiago de Chile, is an online travel agency focused on offering trips in Spanish and Portuguese to various destinations in Latin America, Spain, and Portugal. The company aims to provide comprehensive consultation services to ensure travelers are well-prepared for their journeys. Ailola Latino aspires to establish itself as the leading internet booking platform for trips tailored to Spanish and Portuguese speakers, emphasizing quality service and an extensive range of travel options.

DoTheGlobe is an online c2c community marketplace connecting travelers and unique experiences.. DoTheGlobe was formed out of a love for travel by travelers. The company's more robust and in-depth website will relaunch in summer 2011 and is excited for a big future helping people explore like locals all around the globe. The company was founded in 2009 with the hopes of helping set up small scale renewable energy plants in developing countries. In early 2011, DTG shifted its focus to connecting people around the world by helping them share their experiences.

Localguiding is a platform that facilitates the booking of unique tours, activities, and local tour guides in hundreds of cities worldwide. By connecting travelers with local hosts, the company enables users to experience authentic and personalized excursions that reflect the culture and community of their chosen destinations. The platform allows individuals to easily browse and book a variety of experiences, ranging from guided tours to hands-on activities. It also provides an opportunity for local residents to offer their own unique experiences, fostering a sense of community and cultural exchange.

Kodkod is a pioneering green business located in Chile, distinguished as the first restaurant in the country to receive certification from the Smart Voyager Sustainable Tourism programme. The enterprise is dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism and community development while fostering an awareness of environmental conservation among its patrons. By offering a living-learning environment focused on human ecology, Kodkod serves as a center for experiential education that emphasizes the importance of wildlife conservation. The establishment features a natural-food restaurant and a Woodland Pavilion, providing an ideal venue for courses and activities that align with its sustainable mission. Through its initiatives, Kodkod seeks to create a harmonious relationship between humans and nature, contributing positively to the local community and enhancing visitors' experiences of the natural environment.

Frontierre is something that is not explored … yet. The last and farthermost limit of knowledge or settlement beyond which lies the vast, wild and unknown. Frontierre is the new found land for the first-comers and adventurous. This is what Frontierre is all about- your springboard into new ventures, experiences, friendships and alliances across distances and cultures. Frontierre is the new found land of social eMarket, connecting travellers and Travel and Tourism organisations and powered by the two forces: social network and eMarket. With our family and friends scattered all over the world, we have long dreamt of a consolidated web platform that will make it possible to plan the entire travel, including places to stay and visit, in one go. To get to see and meet local people and explore local tourism opportunities. To share the experiences with our old friends and keep connections with the new ones that we meet on our journeys. To get inspired, and importantly, to connect to service providers directly to get better deals surpassing the intermediaries and language barriers. Equally the T&T industry is seeking to improve and increase direct contact with their customers, as well as direct booking and marketing. To streamline their information and channel it towards their guests, uplift and maintain customer loyalty and satisfaction. Reach out to new audiences. Ultimately- to get closer and more social with travellers. On Frontierre travellers and T&T organisations and businesses are equals in their social interaction with each other, pursuing the common goal of discovering and providing better, unique travel deals and opportunities. The vision is to have all sorts of T&T organisations onboard – national tourism organisations and consulates, hotels, B&Bs and hostels, restaurants and cafes, museums and clubs, local guides and global travel guide services and databases interacting casually and socially with various travellers. Frontierre is all about direct information sharing and connectivity in the pursuit of global travelling and tourism.

WeHostels is a mobile application designed for young, budget-conscious travelers seeking affordable accommodations worldwide. The app facilitates easy booking of hostels and hotels while promoting social connectivity among users. Travelers can view profiles of fellow guests who will be staying at their chosen accommodations, enabling them to connect before their arrival. By combining cost-effective lodging options with a social platform, WeHostels enhances the travel experience for its users, making it a popular choice for those looking to explore new destinations while meeting like-minded individuals.

Bungolow, Inc. is an online travel deal club founded in 2011 and based in Rockville, Maryland. The company specializes in offering discounted tourism and hotel packages primarily in Latin America, focusing on a curated selection of boutique hotels. As a members-only service, Bungolow provides exclusive access to exceptional deals for travelers seeking unique accommodations in South America.

CruiseWise is an online platform that simplifies the cruise booking process for users by providing comprehensive information and comparisons across various cruise lines. Founded in 2010 by Amit Aharoni, Steve Davis, and Nicolas Meunier, the company aims to streamline the experience of finding and booking cruises, particularly during times of declining bookings in the industry. CruiseWise’s platform features a user-friendly search engine that allows customers to compare prices, routes, cabin options, and more, enabling them to view total cruise costs, including taxes, for multiple passengers. It also offers detailed insights into ship sizes, service levels, and construction dates, along with photographs of cabins and entertainment facilities, ensuring that customers have all the necessary information to make informed decisions without feeling overwhelmed.

CruiseWise is an online platform that simplifies the cruise booking process for users by providing comprehensive information and comparisons across various cruise lines. Founded in 2010 by Amit Aharoni, Steve Davis, and Nicolas Meunier, the company aims to streamline the experience of finding and booking cruises, particularly during times of declining bookings in the industry. CruiseWise’s platform features a user-friendly search engine that allows customers to compare prices, routes, cabin options, and more, enabling them to view total cruise costs, including taxes, for multiple passengers. It also offers detailed insights into ship sizes, service levels, and construction dates, along with photographs of cabins and entertainment facilities, ensuring that customers have all the necessary information to make informed decisions without feeling overwhelmed.