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Startup Pitch - ProveSource sees social proof as key to conversion
News / Distribution
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
Hopper secures $100 million Series D
News / Technology
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
Vacasa buys Oasis Collections to build international momentum
News / Distribution
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
Russian airline group S7 earmarks $50M for startups
News / Startups
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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Interview / Online
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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News / Distribution
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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News / Technology
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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News / Online
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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News / Distribution
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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News / Online
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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