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Boat rentals ready to join the sharing economy with the launch of Boatbound
DigitalBoatbound, an early stage startup, looks to take boat rentals into the age of smartphones and the sharing economy. The startup, set to launch in early 2013, touts itself as the “Airbnb for boat rentals.” The startup joined AngelList two weeks ago and has collected 449 followers in that time, likely boosted by the fact that it [...]
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SkiftSeedlings: Five early-stage travel startups take on boating, partying, and B2B connecting
DigitalThis week’s roundup of early-stage travel startups looks at a range of different markets in need of innovation. Several are just for fun whether it be finding partiers in new cities or remembering the name of a back alley restaurant.; while another is looking to fundamentally shift the way the travel industry connects and collaborates [...]
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Hertz rent-a-boat service launches for exploring Amsterdam’s canals
TransportUS-based car rental firm, Hertz, has announced that it has launched a boat-renting service in Amsterdam. The firm said that its new Netherlands-based service would allow travellers to explore the city using the waterways. The charge will be EUR5 per hour of boating.
