We design collaborative and innovative solutions for tomorrow’s traveler
The tourism innovation hub
Wakalua is the first global innovation hub for tourism boosting innovation through unique public-private partnerships in more than 150 countries.
We are powered by Avoris, leading tourism corporation in Spain and Latin America, in collaboration with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the United Nations Specialized Agency promoting responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.
wa’akaulua is how the ancient Polynesians called their boats, made in a collaborative way where the entire village had a say.
Just like the ancient Polynesians, we understand travel as collaborative challenges.
At wakalua we want to discover the most innovative, disruptive and sustainable solutions in tourism for tomorrow’s traveler.
We believe only through innovation and collaboration we will be able to create sustainable solutions in tourism for generations to come.
Be part of it.
Ecosystem of +15.000 startups from +150 countries
Our programs are designed to identify the most disruptive startups and scale the innovation ecosystem in tourism globally.
UNWTO Tourism Startup Competition
Boosting the tourism innovation ecosystem globally.
Ecosystem Growth Program
Boosting our partner countries national innovation ecosystem.
Innovation Programs
Accelerating our partners’ digital transformation.
Invesment options
Creating strategic partnerships, connecting startups with the global venture capital network.
Hub activities
Mobilization of the entrepreneurial tourism ecosystem for infinite networking opportunities at our local hub in Madrid. Spain.
Founding Partners
Partners
Boosted Startups
wakalua’s focus lies on boosting innovation and investment opportunities for our partners.
Wakalua builds strong partnerships between disruptive startups, leading corporates, countries and public entities, creating a large pool for innovation and investment opportunities in tourism.
We are excited to share with you everything that is happening at wakalua, the torusim innovation hub!
Our global competitions, our first hub activities, events we are participating in and much more. This is just the beginning.
Success at the Touristech Startup Festival in Seville
The Touristech Startup Festival held in Seville brought together 400 innovative startups and was a great success. The third edition of the Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) took place in Seville on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of November and brought together a total of 6,167...
Las ‘startups’ españolas reducen al mínimo la brecha de género
España es el país con menos diferencia entre porcentaje de emprendedores hombres o mujeres de Europa, según el Global Entrepeneurship Monitor (GEM). Los emprendedores españoles son líderes en romper la brecha de género, por delante de países como Estados...
Mujeres emprendedoras, motor de cambio en el mundo rural
Una competición de la Organización Mundial de Turismo busca startups de turismo rural en España, preferentemente lanzados por mujeres emprendedoras. El entorno rural es uno de los grandes desafíos de la sociedad actual. En un contexto de hiperpoblación de las...
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Whether you are a startup with a promising idea, a corporate transforming your business’ competitive edge with a solid innovation approach or a country wanting to strengthen your national tourism strategy, get in touch with us.
wakalua@wakaluahub.com
