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