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Viator gets more mobile, develops additional European language sites
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Viator gets more mobile, develops additional European language sites
By Linda Fox | February 9, 2012
Tours and activities specialist Viator has unveiled French, German and Spanish language mobile sites. Read More
MyGuidie aims to bring hand-picked local activities and experiences to the masses
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MyGuidie aims to bring hand-picked local activities and experiences to the masses
By Kevin May | January 25, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Poland-based MyGuidie, a platform which allows travellers to find unique experiences run by locals. Read More
Zozi turns to celebrities to run travel experiences [NOT Charlie Sheen]
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Zozi turns to celebrities to run travel experiences [NOT Charlie Sheen]
By Alex Bainbridge | January 25, 2012
It's interesting watching how startups evolve - San Francisco-based Zozi started out in 2009 as Ekoventure, an intermediary in multi-day tours and activities. Read More
Gidsy gets $1.2M seed investment with Ashton Kutcher among the funders
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Gidsy gets $1.2M seed investment with Ashton Kutcher among the funders
By Dennis Schaal | January 13, 2012
Actor Ashton Kutcher hopes he'll be "winning," given his new investment in Berlin-based Gidsy. Read More
Touristlink brings lead-generation and social media into experiences booking platform
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Touristlink brings lead-generation and social media into experiences booking platform
By Stephen Joyce | January 6, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based Touristlink, a web and mobile service giving travellers the chance to search and book travel experiences from agents and locals. Read More
TripFab promises game-changing booking model, urges industry to buy new underwear
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TripFab promises game-changing booking model, urges industry to buy new underwear
By Kevin May | December 19, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based TripFab, a new travel platform for buying hotels, ground services, destination tours and activities. Read More
Google quietly introduces social travel service Schemer
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Google quietly introduces social travel service Schemer
By Alex Bainbridge | December 12, 2011
There are a number of pieces missing from the Google travel jigsaw. So far its focus has been on data-driven services - Maps, Flight Search, Hotel Finder, Places and the ubiquitous click-based... Read More
WhereYaTravelin? combines deals with trip planning and destination activities
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WhereYaTravelin? combines deals with trip planning and destination activities
By Kevin May | December 5, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based WhereYaTravelin?, a deal platform for tours and activities using custom-picked coupons from local merchants. Read More
GuideHop brings in marketplace for tours and guided activities
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GuideHop brings in marketplace for tours and guided activities
By Kevin May | November 17, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based GuideHop, a peer-to-peer marketplace for tours and guided activities. Read More
Revelex cruises into hotels, tours and activities with Jackson Hole partnership
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Revelex cruises into hotels, tours and activities with Jackson Hole partnership
By Dennis Schaal | November 16, 2011
Revelex has been quietly expanding beyond its cruise base and debuted a Tour Negotiator booking engine for hotels, tours and activities, and cars, with Jackson Hole Central Reservations as the launch... Read More
GO Activities brings offline retail touch to tours and activities
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GO Activities brings offline retail touch to tours and activities
By Kevin May | November 9, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring UK-based GO Activities, a tour and activity platform from the GO Outdoors retail chain. Read More
Excursiopedia wants to be the Booking.com for tours and activities
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Excursiopedia wants to be the Booking.com for tours and activities
By Kevin May | October 26, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Germany-based Excursiopedia, a international marketplace for experiences, tours and activities. Read More
Expedia to grow tour and activity channel, no more palm trees and price points
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Expedia to grow tour and activity channel, no more palm trees and price points
By Kevin May | September 14, 2011
Expect a major expansion from Expedia in the coming months as it turns its attention to increasing revenue and the range of products from ancillaries. Read More
The best travel Facebook page in the world?
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The best travel Facebook page in the world?
By Kevin May | September 9, 2011
For many the branded Facebook page is just another channel, sometimes filling it with content, pretty pictures and, time permitting, talking to so-called fans. Read More
SceneTap wants to socialise bars and restaurants for travellers
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SceneTap wants to socialise bars and restaurants for travellers
By Kevin May | September 2, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based SceneTap, a mobile and web service to connect travellers and locals in restaurants an bars. Read More
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