Why fight the crowds when you can navigate around them?
At MOAI we help travelers skip the crowds, uncover hidden gems, and travel sustainably! Our mission at Moai is to transform travel by guiding travelers away from crowds toward authentic, sustainable experiences.
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What's the problem?
The advent of instagram, Airbnb, cheap airfares and ever larger cruise ships arriving at destinations, once cherished for their charm and tranquility become overwhelmed, transforming authentic experiences into stressful or crowded ones.
Can we fix it?
By leveraging real-time data and intelligent recommendations, offers solutions MOAI to travelers and cities to help avoid the chaos of overtourism that help visitors discover hidden gems, while avoiding over crowding leading to a more sustainable and enjoyable travel experience.
Why we do it...
MOAI isn't just here to make travel experiences more pleasant and less stressful, but it is also committed to preserving the beauty, culture, and authenticity of the world's most beloved destinations, ensuring they remain pristine and accessible for future generations.
Our Founders Story
The advent of instagram, airbnb, cheap airfares and ever larger cruise ships arriving at destinations, once cherished for their charm and tranquility become overwhelmed, transforming authentic experiences into stressful or crowded ones.
Having spent the last 20 years continuously traveling, and visiting over 130 countries and all 7 continents—I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact overtourism has on cities, local communities and once remote regions.
As someone passionate about both sustainable travel and technology, we began exploring ways artificial intelligence could offer innovative solutions to this rapidly growing issue. My extensive experience on the ground in heavily touristed locations provided unique insights into patterns of travel behavior, environmental impacts, and the specific challenges faced by popular destinations
Over Tourism in the News
To combat overcrowding, Venice introduced an entry fee for day-trippers in 2024, which has been doubled to 10 euros for visitors booking less than four days in advance. This measure aims to reduce peak season crowding and has reportedly increased city revenue by 2.4 million euros.
NY Post ● USA
Florence has implemented a ten-point plan to address overtourism, including banning the use of key boxes in historic center buildings and prohibiting tour guides from using loudspeakers. These measures aim to reduce disturbances associated with short-term rentals and large tour groups.
AP News ●
Barcelona has faced significant challenges with overtourism, leading to protests and anti-tourist sentiments. In response, the city plans to ban short-term private room rentals by 2028 to increase housing supply for residents.Additionally, the mayor has proposed raising the tourist tax for cruise passengers staying less than 12 hours.
News 2 ● Australia
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