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Opinion / Online

Influencers are a new class of travel agents — but lack the right tools

By Betsy Mulé – F-Prime Capital | August 7, 2023

Influencers have become a new breed of travel agent, yet they need a way to monetize their efforts, and travelers need the details to recreate their favorite influencers’ experiences for themselves. Read More

News / Technology

New apps aim to help Black travelers find safe, seamless journeys

By Nicole Edenedo – Travel Weekly | June 21, 2023

Technology is at the center of an expanding global safety net for Black travelers, as more entrepreneurs create apps that connect them with Black communities abroad. Read More

News / Online

4 key insights from Phocuswright Europe 2023

By Derek Catron | June 21, 2023

Clearing up a mystery over Airbnb’s marketing spend, balancing interests in the travel experience sector, calling for action on climate — they were all key moments during last week's conference. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Overlap helps travelers track friends made along the way

By Derek Catron | June 20, 2023

With personalized recommendations, location-based alerts and features that allow users to track and log their travels, Overlap is a comprehensive and user-friendly tool that helps travelers stay... Read More

News / Online

Misterb&b adds in-app social network for LGBTQ+ travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | June 5, 2023

The LGBTQ+-centric travel accommodation and experience booking platform’s new social network is intended to help users meet one another and also meet locals in destinations they are visiting. Read More

News / Startups

Atly plots mapping platform updates with $18M investment

By Linda Fox | May 31, 2023

Investment in the Israel-based company has come from Target Global, Tal Ventures and FKA Brands. Read More

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News / Online

Influencers and social commerce in travel

By Robert Cole - Phocuswright | March 17, 2023

An in-depth Phocuswright report looks at how social marketing has evolved, how consumers interact with brands and nuanced differences for travel. Read More

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Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Tripshifu connects experienced travelers with those seeking advice

By Kathryn Walson | September 26, 2022

The co-founders realized that people have the best travel experiences when they take recommendations from people in their social circle. Read More

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News / Technology

Singapore hospitality company opens hotel in metaverse

By Mitra Sorrells | April 28, 2022

Beginning May 5 users can “step inside” the hotel - M Social Decentraland - with their avatars to explore the property. Read More

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Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Gary Morrison of Hostelworld

By Linda Fox | April 26, 2022

Gary Morrison became CEO of Hostelworld in late 2018, joining from Expedia where he was head of retail. Read More

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Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Cray is a social-selling video app for travel

By Mitra Sorrells | March 8, 2022

Founded in June 2021, Cray pays a commission to video creators when a booking is made through their content. Read More

News / Online

OYO, Hopper bet on gamification to drive user retention

By Mitra Sorrells | March 7, 2022

OYO and Hopper are leading the way but expect to see more brands using both game theory and actual games in their mobile apps. Read More

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News / Online

Hosco cooks up a €3.4M round for hospitality network

By Linda Fox | February 22, 2022

The hospitality recruitment platform is planning further expansion following the latest injection of capital. Read More

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Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Travogram lets travelers book, share and monetize trips

By Mitra Sorrells | February 4, 2022

Travogram provides itineraries and tips from travelers that are linked with booking options. Read More

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News / Technology

South Korea’s Yanolja looks to Tesla to expand hospitality market

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | January 26, 2022

By digitizing and connecting spaces and testing NFT and metaverse technologies, Yanolja wants to expand the travel and hospitality market to $3,000 billion. Read More

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