Interviews

STARTUP STAGE: Amenitiz helps independent hotels tackle a digital world
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STARTUP STAGE: Amenitiz helps independent hotels tackle a digital world
By Steven Lerner | February 18, 2020
Amenitiz is an all-in-one platform that allows independent hoteliers and vacation rental owners to address all digital needs in a centralized tool.... Read More
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STARTUP STAGE: Holibob is a marketplace connecting activity suppliers with resellers
By Mitra Sorrells | February 13, 2020
Holibob is a B2B marketplace for tours and experiences that provides resellers such as airlines, hotels, travel agents and OTAs with an inventory that has been vetted for safety and quality. ... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 24 - Steve Hafner of Kayak
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How I Got Here, episode 24 - Steve Hafner of Kayak
By PhocusWire | February 13, 2020
When the definitive history of online travel is written in the decades to come, Steve Hafner will be remembered for many things - one of which being his part in creating Kayak in 2004.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: RubiQ manages flight disruptions to help airlines retain customers, reduce costs
By Steven Lerner | February 10, 2020
RubiQ provides AI technology for airlines to help passengers self-manage flight disruptions.... Read More
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Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Greg Webb of Travelport
By Mitra Sorrells | February 10, 2020
Greg Webb became Travelport’s CEO in August 2019, shortly after the company went back to private equity ownership in a $4.4 billion sale.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Rootze compares transport options for travelers to stay in budget
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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
How I Got Here, episode 23 - Stephan Ekbergh of Travelstart
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How I Got Here, episode 23 - Stephan Ekbergh of Travelstart
By PhocusWire | February 6, 2020
Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire are joined by Stephan Ekbergh, founder and CEO of Travelstart, the South Africa-based online travel agency.... Read More
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In The Big Chair - Craig Brennan of Switchfly
By Mitra Sorrells | February 5, 2020
The Switchfly boss talks with PhocusWire about how loyalty has changed over the past decade, what younger generations want and more.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: OffWeGo streamlines safety features for traveling students
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STARTUP STAGE: OffWeGo streamlines safety features for traveling students
By Steven Lerner | February 3, 2020
OffWeGo is a student-centric solution addressing the large information gap while students are traveling on university-sponsored programs.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Roost matches travelers with roommates to cut hotel costs in half
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STARTUP STAGE: Roost matches travelers with roommates to cut hotel costs in half
By Steven Lerner | January 30, 2020
Roost is a website that helps travelers find compatible roommates to share hotel rooms and split the cost. ... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 22 - Sebastian Gomez of Reservamos
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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
In The Big Chair - Bryan Dove of Skyscanner
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In The Big Chair - Bryan Dove of Skyscanner
By Linda Fox | January 29, 2020
The Skyscanner boss talks to PhocusWire about being a CEO, the company's recent development into a marketplace and sustainability.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Balance Holidays curates bespoke retreats for eco-conscious travelers
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STARTUP STAGE: Balance Holidays curates bespoke retreats for eco-conscious travelers
By Jill Menze | January 27, 2020
Balance Holidays specializes in bespoke wellbeing retreats in natural locations. ... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 21 - Gillian Morris of Hitlist
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How I Got Here, episode 21 - Gillian Morris of Hitlist
By PhocusWire | January 23, 2020
Gillian Morris, co-founder and CEO of Hitlist, talks to Mozio's David Litwak and PhocusWire's Kevin May on how the platform went from idea to app-store favorite.... Read More
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STARTUP STAGE: At Ease simplifies short-term rentals for military and federal travelers
By Steven Lerner | January 22, 2020
At Ease Rentals Corporation is a platform that provides short-term lodging for federal employees and military members on official travel.... Read More