A Glimpse into the Future of Travel

The summit’s agenda was rich with diverse topics addressing the evolving travel landscape. Highlights included:

Understanding Tomorrow’s Traveler: Trends Shaping Future Experiences: Nicolas Arroyo from Manyone delivered a compelling keynote on emerging traveler trends and their impact on future travel experiences.

How Are Innovation and Technology Driving New Travel Experiences?: A panel discussion featuring Andrea D’Amico (WeRoad), Niels Sauve (The Social Hub), and Shannyn Timrott (GetYourGuide) examined the role of innovation and technology in enhancing travel experiences.

Simplifying Borderless Payments: The Fintech Effect on Travel: Immy Spence (Airwallex) and Iñaki Uriz (Caravelo) discussed how fintech innovations are streamlining global travel payments.

From Expectations to Experiences: How Are Guest Stays Changing?:Laura Martinez Celada (The Hotels Network) and Julian Trautwein (Raus) explored the evolving expectations of guests and the future of hospitality.

Flight Innovations: What is Next for Air Travel?: Tino Klaehne (LIH) and Jordi Valls (SITA) delved into technological advancements shaping the future of air travel.

How Can Europe Lead the Way in Travel Innovation?: Veronica Diquattro (Omio) and Tomasz Pawliszyn (AirHelp) discussed Europe’s potential to spearhead travel innovation.

The full agenda is available here.

The day’s most electrifying moment was undoubtedly the Pitch Competition, where 10 promising startups competed for a prize package worth €330,000. Each team delivered visionary ideas, from AI-driven solutions to sustainability-focused platforms, leaving the jury and audience in awe.

And the Winner Is…
After fierce competition and deliberation by a jury of top-tier investors, including Jose Gaytan de Ayala (Kinnevik) and Suzanna Chiu (Amadeus Ventures), the Pitch Competition winner was crowned:

🏆 Belli.ai: A next generation air cargo software for airlines helping airlines manage their end-to-end air cargo operations by replacing their spreadsheets and manual processes with a fast and easy-to-use system. 

The winner walks away with:

• $350,000 in Google Cloud credits and access to their Startup Success Program.
• €9.9K credits for explainer videos by simpleshow.
• Booth space at EU-Startups Summit 2025, valued at €2K.
• SEMrush Guru Plan, worth €2.2K.
• Mentions in FutureTravel Newsletter and EU-Startups.com.

Meet the Finalists

Here’s a glimpse of the groundbreaking startups competing this year:

• Belli: Revolutionizing air cargo operations with smart software.
• Boatscribe: A yacht rental comparison platform for seamless bookings.
• Get Your Visa: Simplifies global visa applications using AI.
• Hands In: Group payment solution for splitting transactions effortlessly.
• Holiwise: Streamlines group travel with collaborative trip planning.
• Inspirational Adventures: All-in-one marketplace for adventure travelers and operators.
• SwiftON: IoT device promoting water conservation in hotels.
• TRAPI: AI-powered marketplace for integrating travel-related APIs.

Shaping the Future of Travel 

FutureTravel Summit 2024 proved once again why it is a cornerstone event for the travel industry. From inspiring sessions to good vibes networking, it offered attendees the tools and insights to navigate an ever-evolving landscape. To those who joined us in Barcelona—thank you for contributing to an unforgettable day. For those who missed out, be sure to mark your calendars for the 2025 edition.

Stay tuned for more updates and insights from today’s event on the FutureTravel website.

Here’s to redefining the future of travel!

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