Travly is an innovative platform that focuses on social-first discovery and hotel booking to meet the needs of modern travelers who seek trip inspiration through short-form video content.
Instead of generic information and outdated images, Travly showcases user-generated content that offers authentic reviews of hotels. Creators who submit videos of hotels can earn a 5% commission from bookings.
Founded by travel enthusiasts Zak Longo (CEO) and Mayur Patil (COO), Travly started as a travel network on Instagram and TikTok. The platform later acquired @Travel, amassing a social community with millions of followers across multiple platforms. With a network of 45 channels, Travly reaches over 1 billion monthly views and collaborates with about 1,000 creators for brand deals.
Travly expanded its offerings by launching a video-focused booking platform and mobile app integrated with Booking.com to access millions of hotels globally.
With a focus on video submissions, Travly offers creators a 5% commission on bookings made through the platform for each hotel video submitted. The platform examines video performance and may replace content to ensure fair exposure for hotels.
Travly has garnered 2,000 sign-ups and 500 video submissions to date. One unique feature, Destination Dupes, compares luxurious travel destinations to more affordable alternatives with similar experiences, providing users with cost-effective travel options.
Looking ahead, Travly plans to enhance its platform by incorporating trip packages, restaurant reservations, and concert tickets, expanding its travel planning services. The company also considers introducing ads for additional revenue.
As the creator economy flourishes, Travly is poised for growth alongside other startups in the booking space tapping into the travel influencer trend.
