CuddlyNest Gears Up to Disrupt Travel Booking with an AI-Powered Full-Service Platform
CuddlyNest, a fast-growing TravelTech platform founded by visionary technologist Ritesh Raj and financial strategist Haitham Saead, is preparing to launch a bold new era in travel booking. Ahead of its Series A funding round slated for Q4, the company is...
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CuddlyNest, a fast-growing TravelTech platform founded by visionary technologist Ritesh Raj and financial strategist Haitham Saead, is preparing to launch a bold new era in travel booking. Ahead of its Series A funding round slated for Q4, the company is set to unveil an AI-first platform that brings together accommodations, flights, and attraction bookings in one seamless offering.
For travelers tired of hopping between multiple services and the effects of “filter fatigue”, this unified experience is a breakthrough. With generative AI at its core, CuddlyNest now enables users to design fully personalized itineraries—combining stays, airfare, and immersive attraction experiences tailored to their preferences and budgets.
“We believe AI has moved from support technology to strategic partner,” acknowledges co-founder and CEO Ritesh Raj. “What used to take hours of searching across sites can now be done in one chat.”
CuddlyNest’s founders bring deep, complementary expertise to their innovation:
Ritesh Raj, with experience at Monaker Group, NextTrip, and Deckard A.I., has personally traveled to over 100 countries. His product vision and travel insights drive the platform’s customer-centered features. Haitham Saead, a former corporate strategist at Accenture, PwC, and Arthur Andersen, ensures financial robustness and streamlined strategic planning for sustainable growth.Read more about the founders and exceptional tech minds behind CuddlyNest, here.
From its beginnings under the uncertain travel climate in 2020, CuddlyNest has expanded rapidly. With over 4 million accommodation listings across 80,000+ cities in 188 countries, the platform has become a trusted global OTA for both travelers and hosts alike.
In 2023 and 2024, the company rolled out its mobile app—now home to advanced preference‑based search filters that match stays to desired activities, timelines, and budgets—leveraging LLM-driven personalization and dynamic daily deals.
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What’s New? All-in-One Booking with Intelligent Itineraries
The upcoming feature goes beyond accommodation to offer an end-to-end travel concierge experience:
One platform for everything: flights, hotels, vacation rentals, and local attractions—no app-switching needed. Cuddly the AI assistant: users simply describe their ideal getaway (budget, vibe, group size), and Cuddly curates a full package—flights, stays, and tickets included. Smart deal bundles: AI-powered combo offers like weekend getaways under a set price, last-minute trips, and curated attraction bundles for popular destinations.Advanced filtering is also on offer, allowing users to search by sustainability criteria, family-friendly attractions, or proximity to landmarks—all while maintaining transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
The Beta version of the platform will go live for select users later this summer, with full rollout expected before the Series A closes in Q4.
From Accommodation Marketplace to Travel Ecosystem
This new functionality signals CuddlyNest’s evolution from being primarily an accommodation OTA to becoming a comprehensive travel ecosystem. With scalable AI infrastructure, a growing global user base, and deep trust from independent hosts and property owners, the company is set to redefine what it means to book a trip—effortless, intelligent, and holistic.
As the company looks toward Q4 and beyond, its focus will remain on innovation, localization, and expanding its footprint across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Leveraging founder backgrounds, global partnerships, and market momentum, CuddlyNest is poised to lead travel tech into its next chapter.
