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STARTUP STAGE: Amenitiz helps independent hotels tackle a digital world
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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....
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STARTUP STAGE: Holibob is a marketplace connecting activity suppliers with resellers
By Mitra Sorrells
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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. ...
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How I Got Here, episode 24 - Steve Hafner of Kayak
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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....
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STARTUP STAGE: RubiQ manages flight disruptions to help airlines retain customers, reduce costs
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February 10, 2020
RubiQ provides AI technology for airlines to help passengers self-manage flight disruptions....
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In The Big Chair - Greg Webb of Travelport
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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....
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STARTUP STAGE: Rootze compares transport options for travelers to stay in budget
By Linda Fox
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February 6, 2020
France-based Rootze, led by founder and CEO Sophie Pastol, helps travelers find and compare transport options that fit their budget....
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How I Got Here, episode 23 - Stephan Ekbergh of Travelstart
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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....
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In The Big Chair - Craig Brennan of Switchfly
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February 5, 2020
The Switchfly boss talks with PhocusWire about how loyalty has changed over the past decade, what younger generations want and more....
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STARTUP STAGE: OffWeGo streamlines safety features for traveling students
By Steven Lerner
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February 3, 2020
OffWeGo is a student-centric solution addressing the large information gap while students are traveling on university-sponsored programs....
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STARTUP STAGE: Roost matches travelers with roommates to cut hotel costs in half
By Steven Lerner
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January 30, 2020
Roost is a website that helps travelers find compatible roommates to share hotel rooms and split the cost. ...
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How I Got Here, episode 22 - Sebastian Gomez of Reservamos
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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....
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In The Big Chair - Bryan Dove of Skyscanner
By Linda Fox
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January 29, 2020
The Skyscanner boss talks to PhocusWire about being a CEO, the company's recent development into a marketplace and sustainability....
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STARTUP STAGE: Balance Holidays curates bespoke retreats for eco-conscious travelers
By Jill Menze
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January 27, 2020
Balance Holidays specializes in bespoke wellbeing retreats in natural locations. ...
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How I Got Here, episode 21 - Gillian Morris of Hitlist
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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....
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STARTUP STAGE: At Ease simplifies short-term rentals for military and federal travelers
By Steven Lerner
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January 22, 2020
At Ease Rentals Corporation is a platform that provides short-term lodging for federal employees and military members on official travel....
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