Travel Startup Ideas Guaranteed to Be Unicorns -- Or Maybe Not

Every week at Skift we track the ups and downs of various travel startups and over the past five years, we've seen a lot of them, trust us. Some of these are well on their way to becoming successes in their respective specialties. Others, not so much. But having covered enough of these travel startups to know what works — and what doesn't — we wanted to turn the tables and ask ourselves: What travel startup would some of our editors launch if they could? These answers from some of Skift's editorial team might surprise you, and we'd love to hear your feedback. Oh, and fair warning: If, indeed, one of you does go ahead and try to launch one of these ideas, we hope you'll at least consider the editor who presented the idea as a co-founder. A Millennial-Friendly Cruise Line Why do millennials dislike cruising? Let's be real: The idea of being trapped on a giant boat-shaped shopping mall with thousands of random people, including children and retirees, just isn't appealing. Millennials want adventure and community when they travel, and it's hard to experience either on a megaship. So, let's build a small, boutique cruise line aimed squarely for younger vacationers in the 18 to 36 age range. Buy a smallish, cheap ship from somewhere in China, and build a brand aesthetic around the vessel, positioning the cruise as steampunk adventure. Sail short cruises out of major U.S. cities, no more than a long weekend in length. Have real boutique shopping on board, along with hipster food that changes along with current trends. Top-flight mixologists, fitness classes, gluten-free everything. Hostel-style accommodations with shared sleeping spaces for the more cost-sensitive cruisers, so they spend more time on deck drinking or gambling, with boutique-hotel inspired suites for those willing to spend more. Oh, and absolutely no bingo on the Lido deck. — Andrew Sheivachman, Senior Writer An Airport Information App Everyone knows going through the airport is a joyless hassle — long security lines, crowded food courts, cookie-cutter stores. And leaving the airport is another headache: Policies differ from place to pla