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LuggageHero crowd-sources €409,000 in funding, plots bag-storage expansion
News / Startups
LuggageHero crowd-sources €409,000 in funding, plots bag-storage expansion
By Jill Menze | May 19, 2020
The Copenhagen-based startup - one of PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Startups for 2019 - reached its goal of... Read More
How airports are considering ways to reduce human contact
News / Technology
How airports are considering ways to reduce human contact
By Dawit Habtemariam - BTN | May 13, 2020
Airports are considering how to prepare for a post-COVID-19 air travel environment in order to protect... Read More
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News / Online
How digital nomads are staying the course amid the coronavirus pandemic
By Jill Menze | May 12, 2020
Networks that cater to digital nomads are providing ways for travelers to connect both in-person and... Read More
hilton q1 2020
News / Distribution
Hilton turns profit in Q1 2020 despite coronavirus
By Jill Menze | May 7, 2020
Hilton turned a profit to the tune of $18 million in the first quarter of 2020 - down from $159... Read More
Lyft reports increase in revenue, ridership in Q1 2020 despite coronavirus
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Lyft reports increase in revenue, ridership in Q1 2020 despite coronavirus
By Jill Menze | May 6, 2020
Lyft is reporting revenue of $955.7 million in the first quarter of 2020, a year-over-year increase of... Read More
For tourism to thrive post-COVID-19, start by putting women at its center
Opinion / Online
For tourism to thrive post-COVID-19, start by putting women at its center
By Alessandra Alonso - Women in Travel | May 6, 2020
Placing women at the heart of travel and tourism in the post-COVID-19 world will be necessary not only... Read More
airbnb coronavirus layoffs
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Airbnb lays off 25% of staff, cuts back investment in hotels, transportation
By Jill Menze | May 5, 2020
As a result of the effects of the COVID-19 crisis, Airbnb is eliminating 1,900 jobs and cutting... Read More
Travelers lack confidence in public transit, flights returning to normal
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Travelers lack confidence in public transit, flights returning to normal
By Jill Menze | May 5, 2020
According to data from Qualtrics, U.S. consumers feel largely uncomfortable about returning to... Read More
Intel acquires mobility app Moovit
News / Technology
Intel acquires mobility app Moovit
By Jill Menze | May 4, 2020
With the $900 million deal, Moovit will aid Intel-owned Mobileye in developing its self-driving... Read More
How smart financial forecasting can protect hotel asset value
Opinion / Online
How smart financial forecasting can protect hotel asset value
By Sanjay Nagalia - IDeaS | May 4, 2020
When forecasts are inaccurate, bad decisions result. When forecasts are realistic and comprehensive,... Read More

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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
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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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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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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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