KTO picks 6 promising tourism startups at investor demo day

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) recently identified six promising tourism startups at its 2026 Tourism Venture Final Demo Day, held in Seoul. The event, attended by approximately 100 participants, including startup founders, investors, and aspiring entrepreneurs, aimed to connect innovative companies with potential investors.

Fourteen companies showcased their business models and growth strategies to investors, including managers of tourism-focused funds and pension fund-backed funds. The six selected companies were chosen through a mock investment evaluation. Their ventures span various sectors, including travel technology, retail, and marine tourism.

Notable among the winners are RavenL, which has developed a tool analyzing tourist spending patterns using travel videos, and About Fishing, a marine leisure platform that offers fishing information, boat reservations, and equipment purchases.

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