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STARTUP STAGE: JetCamp wants a slice of the European camping market
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: JetCamp wants a slice of the European camping market
By Linda Fox | December 7, 2020
JetCamp has just received early-stage funding from Falkensteiner Ventures to help it accelerate growth in Europe. Read More
Space Perspective lands $7M in seed funding
News / Startups
Space Perspective lands $7M in seed funding
By Linda Fox | December 4, 2020
Space Perspective will use the funding to further its ambition of launching a test flight next year. Read More
State of travel startups: 2020 has left its mark but there is positive news
News / Startups
State of travel startups: 2020 has left its mark but there is positive news
By Kevin May | December 4, 2020
The travel startup landscape has also not escaped the grim effects of layoffs and the huge drops in demand from travelers and demands for new technology and services from partners. Read More
ConnexPay tops up Series A with $6M, plans expansion in other sectors
News / Startups
ConnexPay tops up Series A with $6M, plans expansion in other sectors
By Linda Fox | December 1, 2020
F-Prime Capital and existing investors are part of ConnexPay's latest funding. Read More
Reposite lands $2.5M investment for travel industry workspace platform
News / Startups
Reposite lands $2.5M investment for travel industry workspace platform
By Linda Fox | December 1, 2020
The startup was developed during the pandemic to help trade partners manage relationships and reduce manual processes. Read More
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News / Technology
Dohop accelerates interlining tech with new investment from SEP
By Mitra Sorrells | November 26, 2020
The company says its total funding is now nearly €20 million.     Read More
"Perfect timing" - Travel industry reacts to Airbnb's IPO filing
News / Online
"Perfect timing" - Travel industry reacts to Airbnb's IPO filing
By Jill Menze | November 18, 2020
With Airbnb filing for its long-awaited initial public offering, experts weigh in on what it means for the travel industry. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Colibra pays for flight delays and cancellations
By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2020
Colibra processes claims under Europe's flight compensation rule, which covers all flights within and originating from Europe. Read More
Airbnb's IPO registration shows it's ready to join the big leagues
News / Online
Airbnb's IPO registration shows it's ready to join the big leagues
By Kevin May | November 17, 2020
On the eve of its debut on the public markets, documents filed this week indicate that it is ready move in comfortably alongside the likes of Expedia Group and Booking Holdings. Read More
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News / Online
Skyscanner launches COVID-19 travel insurance
By Mitra Sorrells | November 13, 2020
In partnership with Cover Genius, Skyscanner customers can purchase medical, trip cancellation and airline insolvency coverage. Read More
Is Asia the example for travel technology's recovery?
News / Startups
Is Asia the example for travel technology's recovery?
By Linda Fox | November 12, 2020
Predictions for travel and mobility tech recovery in Asia from Lufthansa Innovation Hub, including a return for business travel and VC-backed funding to startups in the region. Read More
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News / Technology
Tier raises $250M to expand mobility network around Europe
By Kevin May | November 12, 2020
The Series C round brings the total taken by way of external investment into Tier to $381 million over five rounds. Read More
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News / Online
Lyft revenue up 47% from Q2, aims for profitability by end of 2021
By Mitra Sorrells | November 10, 2020
Lyft says revenue from bikes and scooters was up about 40% collectively in Q3 2020.   Read More
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News / Online
Tripadvisor sees signs of recovery, reports positive EBITDA in Q3 2020
By Mitra Sorrells | November 5, 2020
Total revenue for the quarter was $151 million and adjusted EBITDA turned positive in Q3 to $15 million. Read More
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News / Online
Expedia Group Q3 “better than expected,” Vrbo up YoY
By Mitra Sorrells | November 4, 2020
Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern says the company intends to be "more bold" on pushing the Vrbo brand while it also pursues a broad cost-cutting strategy. Read More
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