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Founding, funding, exits and the new travel startup landscape #Phocuswright Europe

The era of easy money is over, but the need for innovation in travel is not. As investors raise the bar, startups face tougher questions about differentiation, durability and the path to value creation, while established players look more carefully at acquisition targets and strategic bets. This panel explores how the rules of travel investment are changing and what that means for founders, investors and the wider industry.

Speakers

Panelists
Leyla Allahverdiyeva
SVP Sales & Partnerships, Nuitée
Callum McPherson
Founder & CEO, Obvlo
Roger Sharp
Chair, Web Travel Group and North Ridge Partners

Moderator
Chris Hemmeter
Managing Partner, Thayer Investment Partners

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