Ground Transportation

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News / Technology

What steps can tourism take after COP26?

By Kevin May | December 9, 2021

Some argue that the travel, tourism and hospitality industry has, for the most part, avoided tackling the climate crisis in a meaningful way. But there are ways to change that. Read More

News / Online

Goboony drives off with €6M to expand motorhome rental platform across Europe

By Jill Menze | December 7, 2021

U.K.-based Goboony currently offers more than 2,000 motorhomes for rent and aims to have the largest European fleet by early 2022. Read More

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Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Wheel The World - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021

By PhocusWire | December 1, 2021

Wheel The World is an accessibility booking platform for people with disabilities to book hotels and tours confidently. Read More

News / Startups

Tier acquires Nextbike to round out micro-mobility service

By Linda Fox | November 23, 2021

Berlin-based Tier has purchased 100% of the shares in Nextbike in an all-cash transaction. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Climate change is an inconvenient truth for travel

By PhocusWire | November 22, 2021

This session at The Phocuswright Conference is an uncomfortable listen for any brand or executive who knows they could and should be doing better around sustainability. Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: SPACs and the future of travel investing

By PhocusWire | November 17, 2021

During a session at the Phocuswright Conference 2021 this week, a session on SPACs put the spotlight on the benefits and pitfalls of using the mechanism to go public. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: Cabana

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

Cabana offers a new experience for travelers: luxury comfort and the freedom of mobility. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: Kido Dynamics

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

Kido Dynamics specializes in geo-spatial analytics using telecom big data. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: ReTravel Technologies

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

ReTravel is an autonomous cross-selling technology designed to maximize traveler’s value. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: Road.Travel

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

Road.Travel is a digital platform of curated routes, connecting travellers to tourism destinations. Read More

News / Distribution

Travel industry urged to be more ambitious on sustainability

By Linda Fox | November 11, 2021

A Roadmap to Net Zero report from the WTTC and Accenture says some elements of travel could fully decarbonize before 2030. Read More

News / Technology

Lime raises $523M round, promises $20M will go to net zero goal

November 8, 2021

The e-scooter and electric bike company received the capital from ADG, Fidelity, Highbridge and fellow ground transportation provider Uber. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Post-lockdown - new revenue streams for travel through digital services

By Marisa Garcia | November 8, 2021

Travel brands must identify and adopt the best practices of online retailers and service apps which have been keeping their would-be customers satisfied and connected during this period of social... Read More