The TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit is set to return from October 22 to 24, placing tourism innovation at the forefront of global attention. Among this year’s highlights is the Touristech Startup Fest 2025, the premier competition showcasing the most disruptive startups transforming the tourism ecosystem.
The festival has become a key meeting point between emerging innovators and major industry players, fostering strategic alliances that accelerate the sector’s transformation. Startups working on solutions in AI, big data, automation, 5G, cybersecurity, AR/VR, and other cutting-edge technologies are invited to apply. Over 400 startups are expected to compete, with 40 finalists presenting their projects to a jury of investors, venture capital funds, and corporate executives.
Finalists will gain access to mentoring, training, acceleration programs, and direct connections with potential investors and corporate partners. Selected projects will also be included in the first global atlas of tourism startups, a publication featuring over 400 pioneering ventures, offering international visibility and recognition within the Travel Tech ecosystem.
“Innovation often arises from collaboration between startups and large companies. Touristech Startup Fest is the bridge that connects this entrepreneurial talent, validating and scaling solutions that drive a constantly evolving sector,” said Silvia Avilés, Director at TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit.
TIS2025 promises to transform Seville into a global hub of tourism innovation, bringing together more than 8,000 industry professionals. Under the slogan “Innovation in motion, tourism reimagined”, the summit will feature the Tourism Innovation Global Summit conference and an exhibition with over 200 technology companies, showcasing solutions in AI, data analytics, business intelligence, immersive technologies, sustainability, inclusion, and environmental impact measurement.
Applications for the Touristech Startup Fest are open until September 20, 2025, offering startups a unique opportunity to showcase their projects, connect with investors and corporates, and become part of the ecosystem shaping the future of global tourism.
