This year, the second European summit, 13 innovators were selected to demonstrate applications, technologies and solutions that will transform travel planning, purchasing and sharing. The winners represent the best of this elite group.
NEW YORK – Travel industry research authority Phocuswright Inc. has announced the award winners of The Travel Innovation Summit Europe, held on May 13, the first day of Phocuswright Europe currently underway in Dublin, Ireland. This year, the second European summit, 13 innovators were selected to demonstrate applications, technologies and solutions that will transform travel planning, purchasing and sharing. The winners represent the best of this elite group.
“The second annual European summit was a great success,” said Phocuswright managing director, Tony D’Astolfo. “New business models and leading-edge tech are constantly pushing the travel industry to new heights. The presenting companies – solely from Europe – have some of the most creative solutions to the changing market and will most definitely be molding the future of the travel industry.”
Phocuswright’s European Travel Innovator of the Year Award
A panel of judges comprised of travel and technology experts chose the winner and runner-up.
Winner: Triptease
Runner-Up: Indigo
People’s Choice Card
This year, Phocuswright and 33entrepreneurs – a startup accelerator – introduce the People’s Choice Award. Audience members voted on their favorite innovation and the winning company receives a one-week coaching session in Bordeaux with 33 entrepreneurs.
Winner: Triptease.
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