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Startups
Fewer than 10 travel startups have raised at least $100 million so far this year.
Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago
Airlines
Prior to the rollout of DigiYatra for international travel, it will be imperative to address privacy concerns. Airports will need to strike a balance between security and individual privacy rights.
Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago
Ground Transport
With financial recovery under way, parent Seera Group believes now is the right moment for an initial public offering for its auto rentals division.
Hadeel Al Sayegh, Reuters | 1 year ago
Kyte wants to simplify car rentals, while yet another short-term rental platform, this time in Germany, raises millions.
Justin Dawes | 1 year ago
Business Travel
Travelers’ habits are changing, so corporate booking tools need to reflect that too. CWT’s relaunch is timely when people aspire to be kinder to the planet when they travel.
Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago
If Volkswagen succeeds in its bid to purchase Europcar, consumers would greatly benefit as the deal would likely lead to electric vehicles becoming more available.
Gwénaëlle Barzic and Arno Schuetze, Reuters | 3 years ago
Avis could learn a few things from Hertz's strategy of investing in tech and operations.
Isaac Carey, Skift | 4 years ago
Car rental companies are desperate to raise rates, but the reality is that reduced demand due to ridesharing and an expected slowdown will keep prices from rising significantly in 2020. This is good news for companies and vacationers alike.
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago
Business still isn't great for Hertz or Avis, but at least they aren't hurting as much anymore. The next few quarters will prove whether they can burst out of a multiyear slump or will continue to muddle forward.
Making the car rental experience more pleasant requires making cars available where business travelers actually are, along with allowing them to digitally customize their ride.