SLINGSHOT ANNOUNCES A DOZEN STARTUPS FOR REGIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM ACCELERATOR

Twelve startups have been selected to participate in Horizons, a regional travel accelerator program being run by Slingshot in partnership with travel tech company Amadeus, Brisbane Airport corporation and Queensland Tourism Industry Council.

According to Slingshot CEO, Karen Lawson, the Horizons cohort boasts some of the most experienced travel entrepreneurs in the industry, including Paul Lupson (Co-founder, InnovaReviews and former director at Expedia and StartMate alumni RoomRanger) and will address key pain points for travellers and travel operators.

“The ways in which cutting edge technology can be applied to product and services in the tourism industry is infinite and the Horizons cohort is testament to the type of innovation we can expect to see in this space,” she said.

“Tourism continues to make a huge economic impact across Queensland, contributing $25 billion to the state and employing 225,000 people last financial year.”

“By supporting the next generation of disruptive businesses… we can supercharge the industry to drive commercial outcomes across the state.”

Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Business Development at Amadeus Asia Pacific, Simon Akeroyd, said it was exciting to see a number of businesses addressing the need for greater personalisation in the travel industry.

“There’s no one size fits all approach for travel services and we’re thrilled to be a part of a program that celebrates the need for tailored travel experiences”. Read more

James Harkness - Dynamic Business - 23 Oct 2017