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Startup Pitch - ProveSource sees social proof as key to conversion

By Martin Cowen | October 4, 2018

As we all know, travellers have a vast range of options when it comes to what to buy and who to buy it... Read More

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Hopper secures $100 million Series D

By Martin Cowen | October 3, 2018

Hopper has raised CA$130m ($100 million) in a Series D round with the cash earmarked to expand its... Read More

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Vacasa buys Oasis Collections to build international momentum

By Martin Cowen | October 2, 2018

Tech-enabled vacation rentals platform Vacasa has bought Oasis Collections for an undisclosed sum,... Read More

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Russian airline group S7 earmarks $50M for startups

By Linda Fox | October 2, 2018

Russia-based S7 Group, which already includes an airline and space program, is turning its attention... Read More

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In The Big Chair - Kris Naudts of Culture Trip

By Linda Fox | October 1, 2018

Kris Naudts has a background in academic psychiatry but left the field in 2011 to found Culture Trip,... Read More

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Airbnb adds boutique hotels in Thailand via local trade partnership

By Linda Fox | September 27, 2018

Airbnb partners with local trade association in Thailand to add boutique properties... Read More

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Boost for biometrics as airlines and airports plan ID management investment

By Linda Fox | September 27, 2018

Sita's latest IT report reveals investment from airports and airlines in biometric ID management.... Read More

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Ride-sharing service Shohoz looks to further on-demand services after $15M investment

By Linda Fox | September 26, 2018

With funding of $15 million, Bangladesh-based Shohoz is looking to extend beyond ground transportation... Read More

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Further expansion for OYO in China as investors commit to $1B in funding

By Linda Fox | September 26, 2018

OYO has raised $800 million with a commitment for a further $200 million via Softbank Vision Fund.... Read More

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Tours and activities providers bring experiences to Google search and maps

By Linda Fox | September 25, 2018

Ticketing platform Tiqets has partnered with Google to supply museum and attraction passes via maps... Read More

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