Hey guys, I'm one of the co-founders of hoppswap.com — a home swapping platform matching people through their shared interests and lifestyle. I'm looking for some feedback. Home swapping isn't new but the awareness of the concept is still early days. 3 in 10 are aware of it globally, yet 1 in 10 actually make use of it according to the data. There seems to be a pull into 'living like a local' over the last few year as well as being able to save costs through swapping homes. I'd be interested ...

AI trip planning tools are having a moment and the conversation in most industries has settled into two camps: "AI will replace us", or "AI is just a tool". I think travel is more interesting than that and I believe the real question isn't whether AI can plan a trip. It clearly can, to a point. The question is what it can't do. AI can't read a client who says they want adventure but actually needs comfort. It can't call in a favour with a property that's technically full. It can't sit across from ...

Travel influencers / content creators, how are you optimizing for LLM visibility? We’ve been experimenting with making user accounts and travel reviews highly structured, and switching from guest posts to Featured Traveler interviews to generate stronger author mentions. But I’m curious what creators are doing to increase their chances of being recommended in AI chats. Or are most people still focused mainly on traditional SEO?