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Innovation isn't just for startups - startups, scaleups and established companies are breaking new ground and developing new technologies. This is the stage for companies of any age that are changing the travel landscape.

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Congratulations to Our Winners

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Winner: Travel Innovator of the Year - BoomPop
Runner-Up: Travel Innovator of the Year - Wenrix

Winner: People's Choice Award - Acai Travel
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2025 Innovation: Launch - PhocusGroup

The PhocusGroup provides in-session commentary and feedback on each Innovation: Launch presenter demonstration.

Yuen Suzanna Chiu Yuen Suzanna Chiu Head of Amadeus Ventures Amadeus Marilyn Markham Marilyn Markham VP AI & Automation Strategy American Express Global Business Travel Ellen Keszler Ellen Keszler CEO Clear Sky Associates Harshit Vaish Harshit Vaish SVP, Corporate Development & Strategy Expedia Group Elizabeth Mule Elizabeth Mule Principal F-Prime Capital Kurien Jacob Kurien Jacob Partner Highgate Technology Ventures Jim Hornthal Jim Hornthal Chairman Launchpad Central Erik Blachford Erik Blachford Founder Pine5 Ventures LLC Cara Whitehill Cara Whitehill Operating Partner Thayer Investment Partners Michael McCormick Michael McCormick Managing Partner Travel Again Advisory Dan Christian Dan Christian Founder & Host Travel Trends Podcast


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