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News / Startups
Airbnb tops lists of marketplace startups, ResortPass among fastest-growing
By Steven Lerner | February 24, 2020
 Travel startups were well-represented in the Marketplace 100, which identifies the largest and fastest-growing consumer-facing marketplace private companies.... Read More
The new guest-centric look of loyalty for hotels
News / Online
The new guest-centric look of loyalty for hotels
By Mitra Sorrells | February 24, 2020
Hospitality companies both large and small are revamping their loyalty programs to focus on serving the needs of their guests.... Read More
TIER Mobility bolsters Series B funding to $100M, eyes e-scooter expansion
News / Technology
TIER Mobility bolsters Series B funding to $100M, eyes e-scooter expansion
By Steven Lerner | February 24, 2020
European e-scooter provider TIER Mobility has augmented its Series B round to more than $100 million with additional equity and debt funding.... Read More
Sounding Off: Startups should think big but think realistically
Interview / Startups
Sounding Off: Startups should think big but think realistically
By PhocusWire | February 21, 2020
Before heading down the startup path with aspirations of disruption, hold onto the vision, but open your eyes to the reality of what's going on. Before it's too late.... Read More
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Opinion / Online
It’s time to skip loyalty and start chasing retention in travel
By Max Kraynov - Aviasales | February 21, 2020
Rather than loyalty, travel brands should pursue retention by capitalizing on unusual patterns in travel research and booking.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE - ACT II: Bacarai reflects on past year's challenges, new funding expedition
By Steven Lerner | February 21, 2020
Bacarai discusses its new vice president of technology, the launch of new funding rounds and future goals.... Read More
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News / Online
Hopin raises $6.5M to bring live events online
By Steven Lerner | February 21, 2020
As event organizers rethink their carbon footprint, London-based startup Hopin is helping to bring physical events online.... Read More
Travel reservations in China down 79% amid coronavirus scare
News / Online
Travel reservations in China down 79% amid coronavirus scare
By Jill Menze | February 21, 2020
According to data analyzed by TravelgateX, travel reservations in China fell 79% in January and are down 90% so far in February.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Talk is cheap as report finds travelers lukewarm on sustainable travel action
By Linda Fox | February 20, 2020
A study by Lufthansa Innovation Hub and Hopper shows that travelers say they want to go greener but are not prepared to pay for it.... Read More
Travel Technology Europe 2020: Speaker views on challenges and opportunities
News / Technology
Travel Technology Europe 2020: Speaker views on challenges and opportunities
By PhocusWire | February 20, 2020
Speakers from Daktela, Groupdesk, Nezasa, A Bright Approach, Transcendence and CWT share their thoughts on some of the key trends and challenges facing the travel sector in 2020.... Read More
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News / Technology
As short-term rental industry grows, so does use of management tech
By Mitra Sorrells | February 20, 2020
A survey by Rentals United finds short-term rental property managers are increasingly using technology.  ... Read More
Lessons learned from a failed travel loyalty startup
News / Startups
Lessons learned from a failed travel loyalty startup
By Steven Lerner | February 20, 2020
Without the cooperation or support of hotels, airlines, banks or credit card companies, developing a loyalty startup is challenging.... Read More
Hotel loyalty bookings in U.S. reach all-time high
News / Distribution
Hotel loyalty bookings in U.S. reach all-time high
By Donna M. Airoldi  | February 20, 2020
According to Kalibri Labs, loyalty-related U.S. hotel bookings in 2019 increased 7.6% year-over-year to 56.2%, the highest figure on record.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 25 - Wen-Wen Lam of NexTravel
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 25 - Wen-Wen Lam of NexTravel
By PhocusWire | February 20, 2020
Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire are joined by Wen-Wen Lam, co-founder and CEO of NexTravel, a business travel platform based in the U.S.... Read More
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News / Distribution
European airlines emerge top in ancillary add-ons revenue
By Linda Fox | February 19, 2020
European carriers followed by their Asia counterparts make the most revenue from ancillary add-ons in the 2019 CarTrawler-IdeaWorksCompany report.... Read More
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