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STARTUP STAGE: CultureMee helps business travelers avoid costly culture mistakes

By Linda Fox | May 23, 2019

CultureMee provides engaging content including videos and culture models to business travelers to help them avoid cultural hiccups. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Frontdesk manages short-term rentals in urban apartment communities

By Mitra Sorrells | May 14, 2019

Founded in 2017, Frontdesk develops and manages short-term rental suites around the United States for both business and leisure guests. Read More

Interview / Distribution

STARTUP STAGE: Magpie wants to end content distribution woes in activities

By Linda Fox | April 29, 2019

The company was founded in November 2018 by former tour operator Christian Watts. The startup has financial backing of Viator founder Rod Cuthbert as well as Venture Republic. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Wanderift brings a subscription model to air travel

By Mitra Sorrells | April 23, 2019

Founded in December 2017, Wanderift allows users to buy a subscription of either $369 per month for three one-way flights or $459 per month for four one-way flights. Subscriptions are month-to-month.... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Miles is a universal transportation rewards program

By Mitra Sorrells | April 3, 2019

Miles is a loyalty platform that automatically rewards consumers for their daily movement, such as walking, biking, riding in a car or traveling by plane. Users can redeem rewards with Miles’ more than... Read More

Interview / Online

STARTUP STAGE: GetGuided wants to connect corporate travelers with tours

By Linda Fox | March 18, 2019

GetGuided wants to work with hotels, travel management companies and directly with corporates to bring curated tours and activities to the business travel space. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: GAFFL connects solo travelers to plan trips, split costs

By Mitra Sorrells | March 1, 2019

GAFFL, or, Get a Friend for Life, is intended to help solo travelers find others planning similar itineraries to travel together and share costs. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Refundit automates VAT refund for travelers, retailers and governments

By Mitra Sorrells | February 15, 2019

Refundit automates the VAT, or value-added tax, refund process for tourists visiting the European Union. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Finalrentals digitizes vehicle price comparison and booking in UAE

By Mitra Sorrells | February 5, 2019

Dubai-based Finalrentals is digitizing price comparison and booking for short- and long-term car rentals in the UAE, where it estimates 70% of bookings currently take place offline. The company is also... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Strabe wants to streamline business travel

By Mitra Sorrells | January 30, 2019

Founded in 2017, Strabe is intended to help corporate agents streamline the booking and travel process for their clients. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: SBC Travel launches crypto-friendly hotel booking platform

By Mitra Sorrells | January 23, 2019

SBC Travel is a new online travel agency that accepts cryptocurrency. It is launching with an inventory of 175,000 hotels and accommodation providers in more than 185 countries, primarily powered by... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Trip Loop coordinates group travel, with and without internet

By Mitra Sorrells | January 2, 2019

Trip Loop consolidates information related to group travel, such as hotel reservations, transportation, events and a closed communication network, in one platform, which can be accessed even when... Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Jubel combines high-tech and high-touch trip-planning

By Mitra Sorrells | December 28, 2018

Jubel combines artificial intelligence and travel specialists to create customized proposals - including destinations, hotels and transportation – based on clients' personal preferences and styles.... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Bookaway wants to bring ground transportation online in developing countries

By Linda Fox | December 24, 2018

Bookaway offers ground transportation options for travelers in developing countries where content is fragmented and few suppliers have made their inventory available online. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Davinci TS wants to bring group hotel bookings into the 21st century

By Linda Fox | December 19, 2018

Davinci TS is a platform for the booking and management of group bookings in hotels. It aims to modernize the process for tour operators and hotels through automation. Read More

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