WeSpeak Lands in Chile
We were selected by Start-Up Chile for the Growth program. And Expedia is turning Instagram Reels into bookable travel itineraries. The future is here.
Two pieces of news this week, one about WeSpeak and one from the market that deserves attention.
WeSpeak in Chile: Start-Up Chile, Growth program
I have news that makes me very proud. WeSpeak was selected by Start-Up Chile for its Growth program, one of the most renowned acceleration programs in Latin America.
This means we're going to establish a presence in Chile, work with the Chilean entrepreneurial ecosystem, and accelerate our expansion in the region.
For hoteliers in Chile: we're already on our way. If you want to be among the first to implement WeSpeak in your hotel, get in touch.
Expedia turns Reels into bookable itineraries
Expedia announced a feature that perfectly captures where the industry is heading: Instagram Reels transformed into bookable travel itineraries.
The traveler sees a video on Instagram of a destination they like, clicks, and Expedia automatically builds them an itinerary with flights, hotels, and activities based on what they saw in the video.
What does this mean for hotels?
- Content on social media is no longer just branding. It's distribution.
- Hotels without a presence on Instagram are missing out on a booking source that's growing.
- The friction between inspiration and booking is disappearing. You have to be where the traveler gets inspired.
WeTalk — HR Management with Julian Grano
We held the WeTalk about human resources with Julian Grano. The most important takeaway: in hospitality, the problem of staff turnover isn't solved with salaries alone. It's solved with culture, development, and a sense of belonging.
— Gonzalo Rioja
