Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Crewfare

Crewfare is a leading travel technology company
providing seamless accommodation solutions for large-scale events and corporate
clients. Our comprehensive suite of six integrated products covers the entire
spectrum of event-related travel needs, from attendee bookings to staff travel
management. Our technology powers large-scale event travel across diverse
sectors, including music festivals like Lollapalooza, sporting events such as
Formula 1 at Circuit of the Americas, tourism boards like Los Angeles Tourism
and academic institutions such the University of Pennsylvania.

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Founders Jason van Esso, Jordan Scheffler and Zach Picon

Strategic goals for 2025

In 2025, Crewfare will focus on driving growth
and enhancing customer experience through both product innovation and
operational excellence. We are committed to expanding our B2B solutions, making
our SaaS products even more user-friendly, allowing events of any size to
benefit from simplified travel management. On top of that, we are improving our
AI-driven event marketplace to make it easier for travelers to discover and
book their next big experience, helping our partners boost revenue.
Additionally, we are enhancing our technology and operational processes to
ensure we continue delivering exceptional service at scale, further solidifying
our position as a leader in the event travel industry.

Lessons learned since founding

One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned
since founding Crewfare is that building a successful company goes beyond
having a great product – it’s about staying relentlessly focused on the needs of
your customers and being adaptable. While the travel and event industries are
constantly evolving, we have succeeded at staying committed to a long-term
vision while being flexible enough to make adjustments in the short term.

Another key lesson is the importance of
surrounding yourself with the right team. Success doesn’t happen in isolation,
and Crewfare’s progress is a testament to the incredible people who share the
company’s vision. Their dedication to solving real-world problems has allowed
us to develop meaningful solutions that go beyond just providing services.