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In the new world of business travel, traveler wellbeing must come first
Opinion / Technology
In the new world of business travel, traveler wellbeing must come first
By Scott Sunderman - Collinson | January 29, 2021
For essential travel in the COVID era, employees need robust pre‐travel screenings, 24/7 access to... Read More
As short-term rental demand slumps, destination markets prove bright spot
News / Online
As short-term rental demand slumps, destination markets prove bright spot
By Jill Menze | January 28, 2021
While overall, short-term rental demand dropped by 15.3% in December 2020, demand trends vary... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: MakeYourTripBetter is a collaborative platform connecting travelers with locals
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: MakeYourTripBetter is a collaborative platform connecting travelers with locals
By Jill Menze | January 27, 2021
MakeYourTripBetter is a free, collaborative platform connecting travelers with locals to get tips and... Read More
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News / Technology
United app now accepts flyers' COVID test, vaccine info
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | January 27, 2021
The rollout of the feature coincides with CDC mandates for U.S. arrivals that go into effect this... Read More
My Method... How to build a technology product based on real-world hospitality experience
News / Technology
My Method... How to build a technology product based on real-world hospitality experience
By Scott Curran - Reneson Hotels/GuestEQ | January 26, 2021
Reneson Hotels COO Scott Curan explains how he developed hotel operations platform GuestEQ based on... Read More
What to know about the new customer travel planning, shopping and booking journey
Opinion / Online
What to know about the new customer travel planning, shopping and booking journey
By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern | January 25, 2021
While the travel industry certainly can’t predict quarantine mandates, companies can capitalize on... Read More
Co-living startup Gravity raises $1.4M to expand internationally
News / Startups
Co-living startup Gravity raises $1.4M to expand internationally
By Jill Menze | January 22, 2021
The London-based company says it has experienced a period of high growth despite the pandemic.... Read More
Microsoft bets on autonomous vehicle tech with investment in GM's Cruise
News / Technology
Microsoft bets on autonomous vehicle tech with investment in GM's Cruise
By Jill Menze | January 21, 2021
Microsoft is backing a $2 billion funding round for General Motors’ driverless car unit Cruise as part... Read More
Black U.S. travelers make decisions based on safety, representation
News / Online
Black U.S. travelers make decisions based on safety, representation
By Jill Menze | January 18, 2021
According to MMGY Global, Black U.S. travelers are more influenced by safety concerns and marketing... Read More
Expense management software SalesTrip raises $1.4M for U.S. expansion
News / Startups
Expense management software SalesTrip raises $1.4M for U.S. expansion
By Jill Menze | January 14, 2021
London-based SalesTrip will use the funds to scale operations in the United States, continue to build... Read More

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Interview / Online
STARTUP STAGE: LIFE wants to turn hotel reservations into NFTs
LIFE is an online booking platform offering hotel reservations and experiences that will be digitized... Read More
UAE startup Silkhaus raises $7.75M for short-term rental platform
News / Startups
UAE startup Silkhaus raises $7.75M for short-term rental platform
Founded in 2021, Silkhaus provides property owners with digital tools to monetize and manage their... Read More
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On-demand car rental startup Kyte raises $60M for expansion
The Series B round will help Kyte on its mission to become “the world’s largest operator of... Read More
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News / Startups
RendezVerse seeks £7.5 million for metaverse-as-a-solution platform
With the funding, RendezVerse, which counts WorldwideEvents as a founding shareholder, says it will... Read More
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News / Online
EasyJet holidays partners with Musement for tours and activities bookings
With the partnership, Musement will develop and power an easyJet holidays digital platform for tours... Read More
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Lodgify eyes global expansion of vacation rental tech with $30M haul
Founded in 2012, Lodgify helps vacation rental hosts and businesses build their own websites to... Read More
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