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Airbnb grows Entrepreneurship Academy
News / Startups
Airbnb grows Entrepreneurship Academy
By Linda Fox | April 6, 2023
The aim of the program is to bring people from diverse and underrepresented communities to host on... Read More
Viator's Ben Drew on further growth, educating consumers
News / Online
Viator's Ben Drew on further growth, educating consumers
By Linda Fox | April 6, 2023
Viator president Ben Drew attributes its recent growth to “changing almost everything about the... Read More
Flybondi Argentina
News / Technology
Flybondi, TravelX partner to issue tickets as an NFT
By Derek Catron | April 6, 2023
Flybondi passengers that activate the NFT version of their ticket can transfer or sell the ticket up... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Holdbar offers tech to help activities providers boost bookings
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Holdbar offers tech to help activities providers boost bookings
By Linda Fox | April 5, 2023
The startup offers tours, activities and providers of small accommodations with a technology solution... Read More
Shuttlers drives off with $4M for shared mobility service
News / Startups
Shuttlers drives off with $4M for shared mobility service
By Linda Fox | April 5, 2023
The Nigeria-based company says the investment will go towards route expansion and technology... Read More
Autio app driving
News / Startups
Autio raises $5.9M to expand mobile storytelling reach
By Derek Catron | April 5, 2023
 The Kevin Costner co-founded mobile audio storytelling app also announced a strategic... Read More
Fetcherr funding
News / Startups
Fetcherr lands $12.5M to fuel growth of airline pricing tech
By Linda Fox | April 4, 2023
The investment in the Israel-based company, which follows a $7 million Series A round in 2022, was led... Read More
Lufthansa Innovation Hub unveils platform for booking off-site meetings
News / Startups
Lufthansa Innovation Hub unveils platform for booking off-site meetings
By Linda Fox | April 4, 2023
The service offers “curated team off-site packages” initially around Berlin with early customers... Read More
Alloggio acquisition
News / Online
Next Capital to acquire Australian STR operator Alloggio for $41M
By Kathryn Walson | April 4, 2023
Alloggio, Italian for “accommodation,” operates through three business verticals: asset management,... Read More
Google new tools
News / Online
Google redesigns hotel browsing on mobile
By Derek Catron | April 3, 2023
Google also confirmed PhocusWire reports of a pilot program in which it is offering to give consumers... Read More
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