Five travel startups focus on design, communities and local experiences
In response to a recent SkiftSeedlings posts that highlighted startups itching to take travelers deeper into their destination, several companies contacted us claiming that those were categories they too were a part of.
Those and others are in included in this week's roundup which looks at five booking platforms and niche travel communities that continue to focus on facilitating and supporting local authentic travel experiences. They focus on design, niche communities, and local tips and are trying to become the travel websites of the future.
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