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News / Startups
Cover Genius adds $10M in Series B for growth in the U.K., U.S. and Asia
By Linda Fox | November 19, 2019
Cover Genius, an insurance technology specialist, is plotting growth after landing $10 million in... Read More
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News / Online
Airbnb adds checks and balances to Experiences in bid to boost trust
By Linda Fox | November 18, 2019
Further to recently announced initiatives to verify hosts and homes, Airbnb is also planning "trust"... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Whispr wants to help frontline staff with voice guidance
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Whispr wants to help frontline staff with voice guidance
By Linda Fox | November 15, 2019
The company was recently accepted into IAG's Hangar 51 accelerator and has begun work with maintenance... Read More
CMO Wayaj Maria Elena Velardi
Interview / Online
Brand Business - Maria Elena Velardi of Wayaj
By Steven Lerner | November 15, 2019
Wayaj is an app to discover and book eco-friendly hotels and experiences around the world. Maria Elena... Read More
Refundit pockets $9.8M for its digital VAT refund service
News / Startups
Refundit pockets $9.8M for its digital VAT refund service
By Linda Fox | November 15, 2019
Amadeus Ventures led the round, with participation also coming from Portugal Ventures and a... Read More
Trip.com Group Q3 2019 Earnings
News / Online
Trip.com Group operations income up 52% as company begins new chapter
By Steven Lerner | November 14, 2019
Net revenue grew 12% year-over-year to $1.47 billion for newly named online travel agency group.... Read More
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News / Distribution
HotelBeds to axe 5% of workforce as part of "optimization" strategy
By Linda Fox | November 13, 2019
The Spain-based bedbank says it has now consolidated into one business following its acquisitions, in... Read More
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News / Technology
Airports look to emerging technology (even blockchain) to drive much-needed efficiency
By Linda Fox | November 12, 2019
Airlines and airports are using emerging tech such as LIDAR and blockchain to improve efficiency and... Read More
Voi Technology E-Scooters $85m Funding
News / Technology
Voi Technology raises $85M to expand e-scooter services in Europe
By Steven Lerner | November 12, 2019
This latest funding, a Series B round, brings the company’s current funding total to $137.9 million.... Read More
Accor gets access to Alibaba customers via distribution and loyalty deal
News / Distribution
Accor gets access to Alibaba customers via distribution and loyalty deal
By Linda Fox | November 11, 2019
The agreement aims to develop “digital applications and loyalty programs” by integrating Accor’s... Read More
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AI travel clearance startup Intellivisa raises $3M
October 14, 2026
AI travel clearance startup Intellivisa raises $3M
The company plans to expand its technology beyond visa processing, with a focus on helping travelers... Read More
Booking Holdings launches Vayo AI travel agent, plans $100M investment
October 14, 2026
Booking Holdings launches Vayo AI travel agent, plans $100M investment
Vayo organizes travel bookings from users’ inboxes and monitors trips for savings and disruptions,... Read More