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BeyondBrain tests artificial intelligence travel agent Lumi
By Morgan Hines | December 10, 2024
Currently in beta, the voice-activated travel assistant can be used to book hotel reservations around... Read More
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Vacasa founder launches new vacation rental management company
By Morgan Hines | December 10, 2024
After a few quiet years, Vacasa founder Eric Breon is launching a new property management company,... Read More
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Southeast Asia's travel tech sector at pivotal moment for value creation
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | December 2, 2024
Southeast Asia’s early-stage investment ecosystem is also helping to create a robust pipeline of... Read More
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Philip Wolf scholarship winners PlacesToGo, GuestOS on their journey as founders
By Morgan Hines | November 27, 2024
Founding a startup calls for innovation and grit — two qualities with which founders Jessie... Read More
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Travel veteran Erik Blachford's tips for travel entrepreneurs in a technical revolution
By Matthew Parsons | November 22, 2024
Erik Blachford, formerly CEO of IAC Travel and Expedia and a travel technology investor, shares tips... Read More
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Acai Travel helps Hopper boost customer service with AI tools
By Linda Fox | November 20, 2024
Hopper is the latest partner for Acai Travel, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2024 that is... Read More
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News / Startups
AI trip planner Mindtrip adds B2B solution
By Morgan Hines | November 18, 2024
The new solution is launching with capabilities for tourism boards and destination marketing... Read More
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Why is it so hard for female founders to land venture capital?
By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2024
The percentage of companies founded by women in the United States made up just 6.4% of venture capital... Read More
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: AncillaryBox
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
AncillaryBox allows airlines to offer high-quality and high-margin in-destination activities and... Read More
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Byway
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
Byway offers trips across Europe, including overland transport, hand-picked accommodation, and... Read More
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