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STARTUP STAGE: SpareFare creates a sharing economy for travel refunds

By Kevin May | August 22, 2018

London-based SpareFare has developed a mechanism and platform so that travelers can get their money back on non-refundable ticket reservations on hotels or airlines. Read More

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Car-share service Getaround nails $300M funding round

By Mitra Sorrells | August 21, 2018

Getaround, a platform that provides instant and keyless carsharing, has secured $300 million in a Series D financing round led by SoftBank, with participation from Toyota Motor Corporation. Read More

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Travel startups: What's the ten-year investment, growth and failure picture?

By Kevin May | August 21, 2018

The number of new travel startups has fallen dramatically in the last two years, coinciding with a significant increase in the amount of money flowing in to the market. Read More

Interview / Online

STARTUP STAGE: WhyHotel turns luxury apartment buildings into pop-up hotels

By Mitra Sorrells | August 20, 2018

WhyHotel transforms unoccupied apartment units in brand-new luxury buildings into temporary hotel rooms. The pop-up hotels employ 24/7 on-site staff with the intention of giving guests the "like-home"... Read More

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Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 3: The support systems

By Mitra Sorrells | August 20, 2018

In the last few years, several support programs have launched to help entrepreneurs evaluate, develop and grow their innovative ventures across every aspect of travel and tourism. Read More

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QOTW: Something about using your super powers

By PhocusWire | August 17, 2018

Quote from Tao Tao, co-founder and COO of GetYourGuide, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus eyes $7BN market with TravelClick-bolstered hotel strategy

By Kevin May | August 15, 2018

Amadeus says the acquisition of TravelClick is a key element to support "double-digit growth" of its hospitality business. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: The new hotel power in Europe

By PhocusWire | August 15, 2018

The hotel sector in Europe is vastly different from its counterpart in North America, primarily due to the high volume of independent properties. Read More

News / Distribution

Wegogo aims for fair-share travel platform, alternative to web agency dominance

By Mitra Sorrells | August 14, 2018

In the midst of growth plans, Wegogo is forging ahead with the introduction of blockchain-based tech and the creation of its cryptocurrency known as WeGold. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group pays $60M to buy out AirAsia from AirAsiaGo platform

By Kevin May | August 14, 2018

An investment of $60 million has brought to an end a seven-year joint venture between Expedia Group and AirAsia to sell the airline's tickets alongside hotels. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Vacaryx ticks high-touch and blockchain boxes for rental platform

By Mitra Sorrells | August 14, 2018

Vacaryx is a vacation rental platform that aims to add transparency to the booking process by facilitating communication between hosts and guests. Read More

News / Startups

Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 2: Front line tips from the founders

By Mitra Sorrells | August 13, 2018

For the second piece in our series on startups, we go to the front lines to gather insights from three startup founders. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus confirms acquisition of TravelClick for $1.52B

By Jill Menze | August 10, 2018

As speculated last week, Amadeus is buying hotel technology provider TravelClick in a $1.52 billion deal. Read More

News / Distribution

As travel distribution evolves, Amadeus looks at its own approach

By Linda Fox | August 9, 2018

Amadeus is building out its Live Travel Space platform to keep itself and its customers at pace with the evolving consumer landscape. Read More

News / Online

Booking Holdings closely monitoring paid channels as it builds direct strategy

By Linda Fox | August 9, 2018

Following the release of its Q2 financials, Booking Holdings says it's continuing its strategy of building its direct business as well as a wider travel offering. Read More

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