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News / Startups

Virtuo revs up with €20M in funding for expansion of car-rental app across Europe

By Linda Fox | February 13, 2019

Mobile app-based car-rental startup Virtuo adds €20 million in funding. Balderton Capital and others are backing the company. Read More

News / Online

China, part 2: A conversation with Ctrip founder James Liang

By Mitra Sorrells | February 11, 2019

For part two of our China theme month, we talk to Ctrip co-founder and chairman James Liang about the company's growth and future plans. Read More

News / Online

Expedia reports double-digit growth in key metrics in 2018, continues international push

By Mitra Sorrells | February 8, 2019

Expedia Group turned in strong figures for 2018 as it looks to continuing strengthening its product in new international markets. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb hires airline veteran Fred Reid to oversee "transportation", but rules out obvious options

By Kevin May | February 7, 2019

The seasoned airline exec - Virgin America, Lufthansa, American Airlines and Delta - becomes the company's global head of transportation. Read More

News / Distribution

Business travelers continue to spend big on Uber and Lyft, food delivery services gaining share

By Linda Fox | February 7, 2019

The latest business travel expense report from Certify reveals the dominance of digital brands. Read More

News / Online

Lime rides away with big expansion plans after $310M investment

By Kevin May | February 7, 2019

The Series D round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, Bain Capital Ventures, Fidelity Investments, GV and IVP. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Finalrentals digitizes vehicle price comparison and booking in UAE

By Mitra Sorrells | February 5, 2019

Dubai-based Finalrentals is digitizing price comparison and booking for short- and long-term car rentals in the UAE, where it estimates 70% of bookings currently take place offline. The company is also... Read More

News / Startups

Zeelo accelerates development of on-demand coach service with £4.25M funding

By Linda Fox | February 1, 2019

On-demand coach platform Zeelo drives off with funding of £4.25 million from ETF Partners. Read More

News / Online

Klook signals global ambitions with RailEurope activities deal

By Kevin May | January 30, 2019

The deal is significant for Klook as it looks to branch out into global markets, securing a partnership in arch rival GetYourGuide's own backyard. Read More

News / Technology

Enterprise to acquire managed-travel technology platform Deem

By Mitra Sorrells | January 17, 2019

Enterprise Holdings plans to acquire Deem, which provides booking and management software for travel management companies and suppliers. Read More

News / Technology

Airline mobile app usage is on the rise, bike and scooter apps freewheeling

By Linda Fox | January 17, 2019

App Annie's State of Mobile report reveals travel and wider mobile app trends. Read More

News / Technology

Uber's plans for an air taxi, explained

By Arnie Weissmann - Travel Weekly | January 17, 2019

Uber air taxis by 2023? As the realities were laid out at CES, it became clear: It's not easy. Read More

News / Online

Outdoorsy rides off with $50M to expand its RV rental marketplace

By Mitra Sorrells | January 17, 2019

Peer-to-peer RV rental platform Outdoorsy has raised $50 million in Series C funding that will be used toward continued international expansion. Read More