
The Travel Startup that Beat Covid
Interview with Patrick Andrae, co-founder & CEO of HomeToGo
Key Points
The original bet behind HomeToGo: aggregating fragmented vacation rental supply into a seamless, user-first marketplace
How travel behavior evolved post-Covid - and what trends reverted faster than expected
The rise of “soulcation” and why modern travel is shifting toward rest, wellness, and slower experiences
Why nature-based and rural destinations are outperforming traditional city breaks
The impact of AI across TravelTech—from discovery to booking and property management
The skinny
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