Who we are


Company History

Raised in the Azores, Founder & CEO Luis Nunes quickly recognized this untapped destination had the potential to become a sought-after market for tourism. A tech wiz with an affinity in software engineering, Nunes' stints working as a consultant and at Azores Airlines served as catalysts where he launched an impactful, novel algorithm to put the Azores on the map. 
 
And just like that in 2011, Nunes launched Ideastation - Soluções Informáticas to patent his innovative booking and search software. It didn't take long for Luis to realize that there was an opportunity to create an online travel agency where he could utilize his own technology to offer customers a streamlined search and booking process, and thus, Inovtravel (Innovation + Travel) was born. 
 
Under the Inovtravel agency umbrella, a fleet of travel brands that addressed different markets in Portugal and Europe were launched, which included Azores Getaways, Portugal Getaways and Yes! Getaways. A quick and easily bundled itinerary could now be accomplished with the click of a button. Since then, Inovtravel has rapidly expanded and introduced Portugal to thousands of travelers globally. 

 

What We Do

Created in 2011 with the main purpose of promoting and selling Portugal in North America and Europe, Inovtravel is a modern and innovative Tour Operator and DMC that offers a wide range of products and services for any travel agency, tour operator or online travel agency that wants to add Portugal to its portfolio of destinations.

Inovtravel alleviates the headache of planning by providing an array of turnkey packages and travel options, connecting your clients to top insider experiences in Portugal curated by our team of local experts.

 

Our Vision

Everything we do at Inovtravel is fueled by our passion for travel and our commitment to making planning your dream getaway easier than ever. We believe the travel experience starts long before the journey; from the first twinge of wanderlust, to your return trip home, our team of experts is here to help you craft the getaway of your dreams and every detail in between. At Inovtravel, we are committed to making travel more approachable – and affordable – through our online platform by connecting travelers with high quality vacation packages inclusive of airfare, accommodation, and transportation at unbeatable rates.  Inovtravel combines state-of-the-art technology with the invaluable knowledge of local experts to deliver unbeatable vacation packages to Portugal and beyond. 

 

What We Offer

We provide a wide range of solutions for small independent travel agencies, specialized tour operators, big tour operators, travel management companies and OTAs.

Big Tour Operators

We provide FIT rates and allotments for hotels, experiences, transfers and cars, with a dedicated team providing support for special requests.

Small Independent Travel Agencies

We offer a wide range of turnkey air-inclusive packages, hotels, cars, experiences that can be booked online at our booking platform www.inovtravel.com. We also create tailor made packages for special requests.

Specialized Tour Operators

Our team of local experts provides the support needed to create customized itineraries for group or individual travel, by securing flights and land arrangements that include everything from accommodations to private experiences with local guides.

OTAs and Metasearchers

We have an API to integrate with our inventory of flights, hotels, cars, experiences and transfers.