Mark Fitz
Asia is home to a thriving startup scene, particularly in the travel industry. Despite the ongoing pandemic, new innovative companies have emerged with fresh solutions addressing the changing needs and demands of the travel and hospitality sectors. Singapore, in particular, has proven to be a fertile ground for such startups. Today, we look at some of the most promising travel startups established in 2020 or later, right here in the Central Region of Singapore.
These companies are employing leading-edge technology to revolutionize the travel industry. From business travel to tour solutions, these startups are offering products and services that augment the way we plan, book, and experience travel. Let’s dive deeper into what each of these dynamic startups has to offer.
Also, it’s worth noting the resilience and grit of these startups – they chose to step forth and innovate in times of crisis. Building on the diverse experiences and expertise of their founders, these startups are set to redefine the travel scenario in the post-COVID world, making travel smarter, safer, and more enjoyable.
Travelbex
Founded by Tricia Ng, Travelbex seeks to bring collaboration and transparency to the travel, tourism, transportation, and entertainment industry. Standing as an independent and neutral travel platform, it enables industry participants to effectively transact business.
Flyhub
Flyhub Travels & Tours offers a variety of travel and tour solutions including air tickets, train tickets, bus tickets, and hotel booking. It operates as an efficient marketplace catering to individual travellers, businesses, and airlines.
Status Match
Founded by Phil Gunter, Status Match operates in the travel, business development, and consulting sectors. More details about their operations and offerings can be found on their website.
Friday Factory
Friday Factory is committed to helping businesses with their digital transformation. Operating in the information technology, mobile, software, travel, and web development sectors, they are reshaping the way businesses approach digitalization.
Port
Founded by Philip Man and William Sjahrial, Port has built a platform that allows individuals to remotely visit places and events through personal onsite guides. These guides execute the instructions they receive from the users on their platform.
Stayr
Stayr, founded by Toby Cai, Xavier J. Wong, and Yoeven D Khemlani, operates in the consumer software, hospitality, information technology, travel and travel agency sectors. Visit their website to learn more about their offerings.
Smoove Xperience
Founders Alexander Danilov, Francis Ong, and Michael Tan seek to change the way travel planning is done. Their Smoove Xperience platform provides comprehensive information and guidance for travel planning, backed with machine learning technology.
Worklounge
Founded by Riku Penttinen, Worklounge operates in the communities, coworking, hospitality, hotel and travel sectors. Check out their website for more details about their offerings.
Dust
Dust brings together aerospace, blockchain, information technology, and space travel through its project DµST. Using blockchain technology, they aim to provide a more secure and auditable space management system.
Trransfer
Co-founded by Dwi Wahyudi and Michael Chiay, Trransfer is a booking platform that bridges the gap between customers and ground transport providers. They aim to make the pre-booked ground mobility industry more digital and organized.
In conclusion, despite challenging times, these startups offer a glimpse into the potential of the travel industry in Asia. Their innovative ideas are paving the way for more sustainable, efficient, and enjoyable travel experiences. Watch this space, for these startups are set to take the world by storm.
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