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STARTUP STAGE: Zonder creates a shareable, gamified digital journal of a user’s travels

By Mitra Sorrells | August 21, 2020

Zonder is an app that automatically logs places users visit and things that they do, with a gamification aspect that creates incentives for users to do more exploration. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Koala offers timeshare owners a marketplace to rent their properties

By Linda Fox | August 18, 2020

Brooklyn-based Koala is looking to disrupt the timeshare industry by creating a vacation rental platform for owners and travelers. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: TourOpp offers both distribution and communication services for tour and activity operators

By Mitra Sorrells | August 12, 2020

The company has two offerings - an online travel agency selling tours and activities and an automated messaging system to assisst tour operators. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: GettinLocal offers mobile marketing for businesses targeting tourists

By Mitra Sorrells | August 3, 2020

GettinLocal is an app to help consumers discover places to stay and eat and things to do in a specific location. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Freddy is changing city tours with augmented reality

By Steven Lerner | March 10, 2020

Freddy is an interactive augmented reality travel map, city guide and game designed for parents and children. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: GetLost wants to make cheap on-demand travel a reality

By Steven Lerner | March 6, 2020

GetLost connects last-minute travelers with exclusively negotiated cheap deals on empty airline seats. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: GoodBooker wants to end homelessness with every hotel booked

By Steven Lerner | March 3, 2020

For every hotel room booked on its platform, GoodBooker gives funding to leading homeless charities that offer shelter for those who need it. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE - ACT II: Jubel reveals its recent challenges and success with hiring

By Steven Lerner | February 28, 2020

Trip-planning platform Jubel discusses its progress and challenges over the past year. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Wildebeest helps global travel and tourism brands grow organically

By Steven Lerner | February 25, 2020

Wildebeest is an agency that helps travel technology startups, tour operators and tourism boards develop marketing strategies. Read More

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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 goals. Read More

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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 pilots with a plan to have them in place for summer 2020. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Amenitiz helps independent hotels tackle a digital world

By Steven Lerner | February 18, 2020

Amenitiz is an all-in-one platform that allows independent hoteliers and vacation rental owners to address all digital needs in a centralized tool. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Holibob is a marketplace connecting activity suppliers with resellers

By Mitra Sorrells | February 13, 2020

Holibob is a B2B marketplace for tours and experiences that provides resellers such as airlines, hotels, travel agents and OTAs with an inventory that has been vetted for safety and quality. Read More