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The Guild Series B round
News / Startups
Hospitality startup The Guild bags $25M to fuel market expansion
By Steven Lerner | January 6, 2020
The Guild wants to expand its alternative accommodation operations into new cities and develop... Read More
Air India signs distribution agreement with Amadeus, Sabre out in the cold
News / Distribution
Air India signs distribution agreement with Amadeus, Sabre out in the cold
By Linda Fox | January 6, 2020
The new agreement comes after Sabre pulled the government-owned carrier from the GDS last week and... Read More
Vervotech startup stage image
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Vervotech enables travel businesses to scale rapidly for the digital era
By Steven Lerner | January 3, 2020
Vervotech is a company that offers AI-based next-gen products built for travel businesses.... Read More
sports stadium endeavor
News / Online
Endeavor buys luxury activities brand On Location Experiences for a reported $660M
By Steven Lerner | January 3, 2020
Sports and entertainment content company Endeavor Group Holdings has bought a majority stake... Read More
tim-choate-big-chair
Interview / Distribution
In The Big Chair LIVE - Tim Choate of RedAwning
By Linda Fox | January 2, 2020
After building two technology startups, Tim Choate founded RedAwning in 2010. The company offers... Read More
dragonpass-funding
News / Distribution
DragonPass lands funding from Trip.com Group and Ocean Link
By Linda Fox | December 31, 2019
The investment will go towards developing the airport lounge platform's technology and assisting with... Read More
emadri cover image startup stage
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Emadri changes the packing experience for travelers and travel companies
By Steven Lerner | December 31, 2019
Emadri helps travel companies monetize pre-travel shopping and on-trip activities with customized... Read More
Origo builds out travel division with acquisition of The Booking Factory
News / Technology
Origo builds out travel division with acquisition of The Booking Factory
By Linda Fox | December 27, 2019
PMS-tech specialist The Booking Factor has been acquired by Origo, an Icelandic IT company.... Read More
EddyTravels chatbot
News / Technology
AI-powered bot Eddy Travels lands $500K inaugural round for market expansion
By Steven Lerner | December 27, 2019
Techstars Toronto, Practica Capital and Open Circle Capital VCs led the round, with participation... Read More
Booking.com building connected travel with Google Nest
News / Technology
Booking.com building connected travel with Google Nest
By Linda Fox | December 20, 2019
Booking.com and Google Nest say guests and hosts are looking for more safety and security features... Read More
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