5 New Travel Startups That Creatively Solve Travel Troubles

This week’s startups use technology to create useful solutions to lesser talked about travel troubles. Their creativity is what sets them apart in a crowded travel startup market.

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>> RentLuggage is an online rental shop where users can lend or rent luggage. The platform carries brand name bags and a wide range of products from car toppers to backpacks to golf bags.

SkiftTake: Luggage, with a relatively low price point and long shelf life, is a reasonable purchase for any one taking a trip, shrinking the potential user base for such a site.

>> Revocharge  is a wireless charging case that can power smartphones even when users are away from a plug.

SkiftTake: Keeping a mobile phone charged when away from traditional outlets is a concern for almost any owner. Affordable and durable solutions will always find a place in today’s market.

>> Yepzon is a device that allows parents to track their children’s location via a smartphone app. The benefits of having a tool like this are evident when in a crowded theme park or open beach.

SkiftTake: This is a clever tool for anybody who has ever had to keep track of a child in large public spaces or amusement parks. The benefits are obvious as long as the technology stays with the parents and not predators.

>> Clipter is a new kind of trip planning platform that collects and organizes trip participants’ short videos to create a live stream of a trip or event. Others can subscribe to stories and follow them as they are updated.

SkiftTake: This is a creative trip planning solution in that the videos are short enough to be entertaining and the platform easy enough to be enjoyed without taking away from the actual trip.

>> Rex is the anti-review site for restaurants. Users can recommend a place to friends with one tap, but no reviews or check-ins are allowed on the app. Users can only see the venues recommended by friends to build trust.

SkiftTake: The anti-review model is a mistake that limits options for users and makes it the site useless in a destination where none of your friends have been.