Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/18/2015 -- TravelStarter is a new and innovative crowdfunding platform for the tourism industry. It helps small businesses raise cash while also giving tourists authentic and unique travel experiences. The site works in a similar way to other crowdfunding sites such as Kickstarter, except that the rewards offered are unforgettable travel experiences like staying in an eco-B&B in the jungle, whale-watching trips on the Pacific Ocean and having a professional chef cook for you for a week. TravelStarter puts tourists in direct contact with the tourism projects they want to support, and allows them to experience these projects first-hand.
Founded by two tourism entrepreneurs Anushka Beltram and Blaz Jemc, TravelStarter is an exciting addition to the crowdfunding scene. The company launched its platform in December and has since been enthusiastically received by both tourism business owners and travelers. One of the first projects, The Safehouse Hostel in Cardiff, Wales, was a big success, receiving 133% of its target amount. Hostel owner DanWimpelberg explained why TravelStarter was so effective for his project:
"It is the perfect platform for a hostel or other travel related business to crowdfund because all of the perks (rewards) appeal to people interested in travel or tourism."
In combining traditional crowdfunding with a focus on travel and tourism, TravelStarter is as much a site for travelers as it is for business owners. Lots of people are tired of staying in soulless chain hotels and want to have a more authentic experience when they travel. TravelStarter helps tourists support small local businesses and contribute to a more local, sustainable kind of tourism industry. The exciting rewards travelers get in return make sure they'll have a holiday with a difference.
About TravelStarter
TravelStarter offers tourism businesses a new way to raise funds and connect with travelers. The company's revenue comes from a 4-9% commission on donations, a small cost to project owners when you think of the exposure TravelStarter gives them to a global audience of ethical travelers. Crowdfunding is changing the tourism industry, giving travelers new and unique experiences, and helping small interesting tourism businesses thrive. This is TravelStarter's mission, to help people "travel globally and live locally".
For more information about TravelStarter please visit: http://www.travelstarter.com
Contact:
info@travelstarter.com
Social media channels:
Instagram - instagram.com/travelstarter
Twitter - twitter.com/TravelStarter
Facebook - facebook.com/travelstarter
Full Address: 545 Boylston Street. Boston MA 02116 USA
Company and Business name: TravelStarter, Inc.
Contact Number: +15413064246
Website: http://www.travelstarter.com
Contact person and phone: Blaz Jemz
email id: blaz@travelstarter.com