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STARTUP STAGE: Motourismo helps motorcyclists book trips worldwide
By Linda Fox | August 25, 2021
Motourismo is a search and booking platform for motorcycle trips and helps riders ship their... Read More
RoomPriceGenie conjures up $2.2M for international push
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RoomPriceGenie conjures up $2.2M for international push
By Linda Fox | August 24, 2021
RoomPriceGenie claims it has tripled it revenues in the past 12 months.... Read More
Travel startup investment to hit $44B in 2021
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Travel startup investment to hit $44B in 2021
By Linda Fox | August 23, 2021
The number of travel and mobility startups grew 5% in 2021, according to Lufthansa Innovation Hub.... Read More
Swvl acquires Shotl, expands shared transport service
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Swvl acquires Shotl, expands shared transport service
By Linda Fox | August 20, 2021
Shared mobility and mass transit provider Swvl has grown its presence to 16 countries through the... Read More
How COVID-19 has changed travel's chief technology officers
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How COVID-19 has changed travel's chief technology officers
By Linda Fox | August 19, 2021
Travel CTOs have had to acquire new skills, upend their priority list and think carefully about how to... Read More
RateGain plans IPO, more acquisitions in the cards
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RateGain plans IPO, more acquisitions in the cards
By Linda Fox | August 18, 2021
RateGain hopes to raise $54 million from a fresh issue of shares while the company's founders and... Read More
Zipp Mobility raises €1.3M for e-scooter expansion
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Zipp Mobility raises €1.3M for e-scooter expansion
By Linda Fox | August 17, 2021
Ireland-based Zipp Mobility holds licenses to operate e-scooters in several U.K. locations.... Read More
VTrips plans $250M acquisition spree following investment
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VTrips plans $250M acquisition spree following investment
By Linda Fox | August 16, 2021
    The company says it will leverage funds received via a significant minority equity... Read More
Opportunity for rental arbitrage remains in U.S. cities
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Opportunity for rental arbitrage remains in U.S. cities
By Linda Fox | August 16, 2021
Demand for multifamily short-term rentals in U.S. cities is rising, and tech providers are helping... Read More
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Mews acquires Hotel Perfect for U.K. hotel tech push
By Linda Fox | August 13, 2021
The acquisition boosts the growth of Mews in the U.K. market.... Read More
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