These are the newest travel startups from AngelList vying for travelers’ interest and investors’ attention.
4 days ago
Travel startups take a dramatically different idea, creativity, exuberance, focus, money, connections, a dedication to team building, and a helluva lot of hubris. Depending on the moment, Kayak and Lola co-founder Paul English has all of the above in ever-changing quantities.
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Airbnb certainly didn't acquire Trip4real for its user base, which is small, but the move highlights Airbnb's intent to enhance the experiences of guests by giving them opportunity to hook up with local guides especially as hosts get more corporate. In addition, Barcelona authorities have taken a tough stance against Airbnb and having local ties through acquisition could engender a degree of goodwill.
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Too many travel startups fall into the replication trap of mimicking successful brands instead of forging their own way. In this first installment of Demystifying Travel Tech, Amadeus shines a light on the various pathways for startups to break in to the travel ecosystem.
3 weeks ago
Arbitration requirements by tech upstarts are an insult to their users — both drivers and passengers alike.
