NYU affiliated start-up founders who have an active MVP in the travel, tourism, or hospitality industries can apply to join our incubator program free of charge.

The NYU Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality is extremely well-connected with the industry. Leading hospitality technology industry travel companies partner with the HI Hub Incubator to help them implement innovative and competitive solutions for multiple purposes including product development, marketing, M&A, tech talent recruiting, and more.

Travel industry experts and start-up specialists who seek to support the development of travel, tourism, and hospitality solutions can easily join our network and have the opportunity to get in front of the most promising NYU affiliated new start-ups in the travel technology sphere.

Network with leaders in the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries from NYC and around the world.

HI Hub mentors provide incubator members with the unique experience, guidance, and inspiration of top thought leaders.

At Boost, we’re on a mission to transform hotel operations through AI and automation. We believe technology should drive efficiency and excellence in hospitality. Our AI-powered platform revolutionizes housekeeping management by automating scheduling, task assignments, and real-time communication, reducing human errors and cutting labor costs. With Boost, hotel staff can focus on what truly matters—creating unforgettable guest experiences—while we handle the rest. We’re passionate about ushering in a new era of productivity and seamless operations, making hotel management faster, smarter, and more efficient.

The Fashion Exchange revolutionizes how wholesalers and retailers connect with its B2B membership platform, emphasizing collaboration, convenience, and sustainability. Featuring a user-friendly interface and a commission-based marketplace, it offers tools for brand innovation, trend forecasting, early fabric access, and market insights, enabling informed decisions ahead of seasonal launches. With cutting-edge 3D technology, members can visualize fabrics in lifelike detail from anywhere, complemented by optional sample books for diverse preferences. More than a marketplace, it fosters community through its Career Hub and exclusive events like virtual fashion week highlights. By providing real-time data and sustainability-focused tools, The Fashion Exchange empowers smarter, more sustainable industry connections.

Housekeepers are the heroes of the hospitality industry. Without them, cleanliness and comfort would fall short, guest satisfaction would decline, and the reputation of hotels would suffer. Our platform, HotelsHeroes, is a revolutionary online booking platform that is on a global mission to empower housekeepers, the true engine of the hospitality industry by rewarding their hard work and enhancing their essential role within the industry.

Mosaique is transforming marketing with its AI-powered platform, enabling brands to test and optimize campaigns quickly and affordably. By simulating target audience reactions with large language models, we provide rapid insights, solving the industry's challenge of costly, time-consuming traditional testing that consumes up to 10% of budgets and causes weeks of delays.

Our accessible solution empowers agencies and in-house teams to validate strategies at a fraction of the cost, eliminating barriers to effective decision-making. With a tiered subscription model, Mosaique supports over 14,000 agencies and 200,000 medium-sized businesses, redefining marketing validation in today’s complex media landscape.

PacknGo is a travel planning app designed to bring ease and efficiency to group trips by consolidating all the essential tools in one place. With PacknGo, users can collaboratively create itineraries, vote on activities, chat with tripmates, and track shared expenses, making the often overwhelming process of planning a group trip straightforward and fun. The app offers everything from destination recommendations to real-time collaboration, eliminating the need for scattered documents and multiple apps. With PacknGo, travelers can streamline planning, ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and focus on making the most out of their travel experience together.

Rural Tourism Network (RTN) is on a mission to strengthen rural communities across the United States by helping them harness tourism for sustainable economic growth. Founded by Briana Konecke, a travel and tourism entrepreneur with a deep appreciation for rural life, RTN is dedicated to connecting small towns and rural businesses, creating a collaborative network that fosters economic resilience, cultural preservation, and community pride. Driven by Briana’s passion for supporting local economies and her extensive experience working in rural and international settings, RTN seeks to bridge the gap between urban and rural communities, bringing travelers closer to the heart of America’s rural heritage.