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STARTUP STAGE: Raus wants to be the digital platform for off-grid stays

By Linda Fox | April 28, 2022

The startup, which wants to expand beyond Germany, has received total funding of €3.2 million with the founders of TIER and HomeToGo among investors. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: StayFi enables Wi-Fi marketing for short-term rentals

By Mitra Sorrells | April 4, 2022

StayFi wants to help short-term rental companies reduce their dependence on OTAs by capturing guest data that can be used for direct communications. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Rumby has a tech solution for hotel guest laundry

By Jill Menze | March 28, 2022

Rumby is an e-commerce platform that moves laundry online, offering pickup and delivery services through partners including DoorDash and Uber. Read More

Interview / Online

STARTUP STAGE: Folio creates custom digital guides for rental properties

By Mitra Sorrells | March 21, 2022

Folio offers a self-service tool so property managers and short-term rental hosts can create interactive apps for their properties, with details about a property and its amenities, recommendations and... Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Airheart uses data to help travelers form plans

By Linda Fox | March 8, 2022

The social travel platform which helps users collaborate on and share travel plans, using data to help them see restrictions and get a glimpse of what a destination might be like. Read More

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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

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STARTUP STAGE: Ardor Travels is travel and expense management for SMEs

By Mitra Sorrells | March 1, 2022

The platform is intended for small- to mid-size businesses and offers a unified system for business travel and expense management. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Lightly helps travel brands accommodate families

By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2022

Created by a mother who experienced frustration when traveling with her baby, Lightly provides essential products such as diapers, crib sheets and swaddle blankets for hotels and other travel companies. Read More

Interview / Online

Startup Stage: Places Dot adds AI to content problems in experiences

By Jill Menze | February 7, 2022

Places Dot provides well-crafted answers to all content related problems: what, how, why, where. From generation (content) to justification (insights) to deployment (platforms). Read More

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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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STARTUP STAGE: HostGPO creates a buying community for rental hosts

By Mitra Sorrells | January 31, 2022

Founded in 2020, HostGPO provides discounts on furniture, décor and other supplies to short-term rental hosts that become members of its community. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Staypia uses AI to give travelers maximum discount on hotels

By Jill Menze | January 18, 2022

Staypia searches for the lowest price for 3.16 million hotels and beats that by as much as 30% more in discount. Read More

Interview / Online

STARTUP STAGE: StressFreeCarRental wants to take the hassle out of rentals

By Mitra Sorrells | January 11, 2022

StressFreeCarRental provides rental options based on more than price, including details on insurance excess, fees and deposit options. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Katanox aims to simplify hotel distribution

By Mitra Sorrells | January 10, 2022

Katanox is focused on opening hospitality distribution to enable hotels to capture more direct bookings through multiple channels and to provide more choice for travelers. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: VacayMyWay aims to simplify short-term rental bookings

By Mitra Sorrells | November 29, 2021

VacayMyWay is a short-term rental marketplace built on technology that aims to provide a simplified, transparent and cost-effective experience hosts and travelers. Read More

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