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Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Iomob - Battleground winner interview Travel Technology Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | March 2, 2020
Iomob has built an enterprise grade Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platform for major travel and transportation clients. Read More
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News / Technology
Grab raises $856M to grow financial services, digital payments in Southeast Asia
By Steven Lerner | February 25, 2020
Super app Grab has secured a pair of investments totaling $856 million, fueling the so-called decacorn’s latest amplification into financial services and digital payments. Read More
RailYatri’s smart bus network IntrCity raises funds to expand its fleet in India
News / Technology
RailYatri’s smart bus network IntrCity raises funds to expand its fleet in India
By Steven Lerner | February 25, 2020
India-based travel app RailYatri has landed Rs 100 core (about $13.8 million) as it seeks to grow its IntrCity SmartBus network. Read More
TIER Mobility bolsters Series B funding to $100M, eyes e-scooter expansion
News / Technology
TIER Mobility bolsters Series B funding to $100M, eyes e-scooter expansion
By Steven Lerner | February 24, 2020
European e-scooter provider TIER Mobility has augmented its Series B round to more than $100 million with additional equity and debt funding. Read More
Lyft achieves first billion-dollar revenue quarter, keeps 2021 profitability target date in place
News / Online
Lyft achieves first billion-dollar revenue quarter, keeps 2021 profitability target date in place
By Steven Lerner | February 12, 2020
 As Lyft tries to recover from its first less-than-stellar year in the public markets, the ride-sharing company showed significant improvement in its fiscal year 2019 result.   Read More
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News / Technology
Travel tech pros put sustainability behind economy as key challenges for 2020
By Linda Fox | February 10, 2020
A Travel Technology Europe survey highlights economic uncertainty as the greatest challenge facing the industry - but sustainability and climate change follow close behind. Read More
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News / Technology
Tourlane offsets carbon emissions for itself and travelers in 2020
By Linda Fox | February 7, 2020
The Berlin-based company, which specializes in tailor-made trips, included estimated emissions from operations as well as those generated by customers from flights, accommodation, ground transport and... Read More
Uber vows profitability by the end of 2020 as revenue grows, losses mount
News / Technology
Uber vows profitability by the end of 2020 as revenue grows, losses mount
By Steven Lerner | February 6, 2020
Uber completed its first full year in the public markets with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.7 billion in 2019. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Rootze compares transport options for travelers to stay in budget
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Rootze compares transport options for travelers to stay in budget
By Linda Fox | February 6, 2020
France-based Rootze, led by founder and CEO Sophie Pastol, helps travelers find and compare transport options that fit their budget. Read More
Turo rides off with an extra $30M in Series E funding, new celebrity investors
News / Online
Turo rides off with an extra $30M in Series E funding, new celebrity investors
By Steven Lerner | February 6, 2020
Several celebrities, most notably NFL star Larry Fitzgerald and rapper 2 Chainz, are now shareholders in Turo. Read More
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News / Technology
JetBlue emphasizes personalization with launch of ByBlue tool
By Steven Lerner | January 31, 2020
JetBlue has unveiled a new platform called ByBlue that allows travelers to book car rentals and other trip offerings with one click. Read More
As web cookies fade, travel brands must create a robust identity strategy
Opinion / Online
As web cookies fade, travel brands must create a robust identity strategy
By Charles Mi - Adara | January 31, 2020
Recent announcements and others expected in the coming months could diminish cookie volume online - so travel brands need to evaluate new methodologies for personalization and consumer insights. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 22 - Sebastian Gomez of Reservamos
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 22 - Sebastian Gomez of Reservamos
By PhocusWire | January 30, 2020
Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire are joined by Sebastian Gomez, the co-founder and president of Reservamos, a Mexico-based bus booking platform created in 2013. Read More
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News / Startups
Mobility startup Bounce raises $105M on the path to electric vehicle expansion
By Steven Lerner | January 28, 2020
Bike and scooter rental company Bounce is developing its own fleet of electric vehicles with the help of a new investment of $105 million. Read More
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News / Online
Despegar acquires Mexico’s Best Day Travel Group for $136M
By Mitra Sorrells | January 27, 2020
Argentina-based Despegar will acquire Mexico's Best Day Travel Group. Read More
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