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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... 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... Read More
Accor talks up loyalty deals, seeks new partners for some business elements
News / Distribution
Accor talks up loyalty deals, seeks new partners for some business elements
By Linda Fox | February 21, 2020
Accor highlights big plans for loyalty partners as it announces full-year results for 2019.... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Toristy wants to make it easier for travelers to find local experiences
By Linda Fox | February 19, 2020
Toristy recently received a funding round, which it will devote towards speeding up its white label... Read More
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News / Online
Coronavirus, Viator rebranding among top concerns for Tripadvisor’s potential growth
By Steven Lerner | February 19, 2020
As Tripadvisor aims to grow in 2020, what are the big headwinds to watch out for?  ... Read More
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