Insight
Montreal's tech ecosystem focuses on the 'plumbing' of travel, including payment systems, compliance APIs, and affiliate routing systems.
How Montreal Quietly Became the World’s Second Most Important Travel Tech Hub
Summary
Montreal has emerged as a major travel tech hub, rivalling Silicon Valley in infrastructure development. Companies in the city have created a $15 billion travel tech ecosystem, focusing on essential functions like payment systems and compliance APIs. This presents opportunities for hosts by supporting the broader travel industry.
Key takeaway