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Bitcoin least interesting use of Blockchain, so there
By Andrew Keys - ConsensyMedia
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January 4, 2018
Bitcoin is the Generation 0 of blockchain technology… the opening act… the gateway drug … the first inning … MySpace.
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Didi moves west in 99 ride-hail service buy in Brazil
By Kevin May
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January 4, 2018
The pincer movement around Uber is growing, as Chinese giant Didi is confirmed as the new owner of Brazilian brand 99.
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Research Spotlight: Travel startups in Asia Pacific
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January 3, 2018
Many believe the natural center of the travel startup world is starting to shift east, in the direction of Asia Pacific.
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PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Oligarchs and Incubators
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December 22, 2017
With 2018 around the corner, Phocuswright and PhocusWire are presenting snapshots of the 12 trends we think will be significant next year across six installments.
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UpLift raises $90 million to lift online payment service
By Kevin May
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December 21, 2017
Massive round this week of $90 million into Uplift, the online travel revenue optimization service that allows consumers to pay in monthly installments.
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PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Our view on Technology
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December 20, 2017
The problem with technology as a term in the travel industry is that it’s now so ubiquitous that it becomes difficult to single out what developments are the most important for 2018.
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PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Call Centers and Mobile AR
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December 20, 2017
Technologies at the opposite end of the spectrum - but important considerations for any travel brand as they embark on the next 12 months.
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PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Nine unstoppable tech moves
By Bernard Marr - LinkedIn
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December 19, 2017
The speed of change in technology over the past few years has been astonishing - with applications of it related to many areas of the travel, tourism and hospitality sector.
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PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Our view on Startups
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December 18, 2017
The notion that business-to-business travel startups have a far higher chance of succeeding than consumer-facing businesses is nothing new.
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PhocusWire Forecast 2018: Travel Moment and Customer-Centricity
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December 15, 2017
With 2018 around the corner, Phocuswright and PhocusWire are presenting snapshots of the 12 trends we think will be significant next year across six installments.
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VIDEO: Next generation on what excites them in travel tech
By Kevin May
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December 12, 2017
It's usually the people at the top of big companies that get all the attention, both in terms of events and announcements.
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Silicon Valley should not be complacent about China
By Minh-Ha Nguyen - Fortune
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December 11, 2017
Chinese tech companies have become innovation leaders in some key areas in technology, with truly global ambitions—and Silicon Valley is either too internally focused or complacent to realize it.
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Rented raises $125 million for host guarantee plan
By Kevin May
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December 7, 2017
Vacation rental management service Rented will use a massive investment windfall to tackle a different type of problem in its sector.
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Where angel investors should place their bets in travel
By Chris Hemmeter - Thayer Ventures
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December 6, 2017
The retreat of angel and seed stage funding is not just a travel tech phenomena. But that doesn't mean entrepreneurs should throw in the towel.
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It sucks to launch a travel startup (but you still should)
By Jenny Silber - VoyagerHQ
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December 4, 2017
Starting a company in the travel industry is hard. 96% of travel companies fail in the first 5 years (as opposed to the 88% cross-industry standard).
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