In the “Start-ups” category, we cover all topics related to travel start-ups. Our focus is on innovative start-up ideas in the tourism sector, but we also highlight industry events that are relevant to founders. Primarily, we report on our TIC & VIR Travel Start-up Nights, where young companies pitch their concepts.

TIC & VIR Travel Startup Night 2026 Frankfurt

First TIC & VIR Travel Start-up Night 2026 in Frankfurt

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The search for the "Travel Start-up 2026" continues. The TIC & VIR Travel Start-up Nights 2026 event series kicks off on May 5 in Frankfurt am Main.

What exactly does the travel startup Banaki do?

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In our latest "What's up with...?" blog post, you can read our interview with Morris Mehnert, founder of Banaki—the first smart platform for nature vacations.

Review: Fourth VIR Start-up Week in Frankfurt am Main

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The fourth VIR Start-up Week 2025 took place in Frankfurt am Main from February 3 to 5, 2026. For six travel startups from across Germany, these three intensive days filled with networking, inspiration, and exchange were entirely dedicated to this year’s theme: “Added Value Through Community.”

The travel startup of 2025 is Onsai

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Onsai is the winner of the TIC & VIR Travel Start-up Nights 2025 and was thus awarded the title "Travel Start-up 2025" at the grand finale in Frankfurt am Main.

A Look Back: The 4th TIC & VIR Travel Start-up Night 2025 in Vienna

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At the fourth TIC Tourism Austria, TIC Germany, and VIR Travel Start-up Night in Vienna, six travel startups had the opportunity to present their companies to an interested audience and convince the guests of their business concepts.

The Travel Start-up Night Finals 2025

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Following the successful completion of four TIC & VIR Travel Start-up Nights, it is now time once again to select the Travel Start-up of the Year 2025.

Recap: The 3rd TIC & VIR Travel Start-up Night 2025 in Berlin

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At the third TIC & VIR Travel Start-up Night in Berlin, five travel startups had the opportunity to present their companies to an interested audience and convince the guests of their concepts.

Fourth TIC & VIR Travel Start-up Night 2025 in Vienna

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The search for the "Travel Start-up 2025" and the TIC & VIR Travel Start-up Nights event series will continue on November 11 in Vienna.

A Look Back: The 2nd TIC & VIR Travel Start-up Night 2025 in Munich

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At the TIC & VIR Travel Start-up Night in Munich, five travel startups had the opportunity to present their companies to an interested audience and convince the guests of their concepts.

Third TIC & VIR Travel Start-up Night 2025 in Berlin

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The search for the "Travel Start-up 2025" and the TIC & VIR Travel Start-up Nights event series will continue on September 11 in Berlin.