Articles tagged “startups europe”

Online Travel

Russian Startup Takes Page From Software Industry With Travel-As-a-Service Model

Even if you're not interested in the Russian travel market, OneTwoTrip's early traction with what it calls its "travel-as-a-service" model may have inspirational lessons for companies worldwide.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Russian Startup Takes Page From Software Industry With Travel-As-a-Service Model

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The Private Equity Firm Behind Some of France’s Smartest Travel Startups

If you're a French travel company right now, you very much want to be on Montefiore's radar, a $2.74 billion fund that's become a kingmaker through the Nov Tourisme fund.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

The Private Equity Firm Behind Some of France’s Smartest Travel Startups

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Munich-Based Startup FlixMobility Ready for Train and Bus Resurgence in Europe

A soft brand, FlixMobility is like an Oyo for bus and rail. That's why it had a $2.4 billion valuation going into the pandemic. A CEO interview suggests the startup's asset-light model could prove resilient.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Munich-Based Startup FlixMobility Ready for Train and Bus Resurgence in Europe

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What This New Dublin Venture Fund Sees as Opportunities in Travel During a Pandemic

To quote venture capitalist Alexia Bonatsos, "Travel startups are about to have a moment."

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

What This New Dublin Venture Fund Sees as Opportunities in Travel During a Pandemic

Online Travel

Startup HomeToGo Is Defying Conventional Wisdom in Vacation Rental Search

HomeToGo goes against what is considered a viable business model for metasearch. The startup offers vacation rental property managers a somewhat different way to pay for reaching consumers. Yet Google remains a potentially dangerous rival, depending on how the search giant pursues the vacation rental sector.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Startup HomeToGo Is Defying Conventional Wisdom in Vacation Rental Search

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Why Barcelona Is Becoming a Hub for Travel Startups

A new study highlights Barcelona's recent growth as a hub for travel startups. A rich tourism history, a sun-dappled location, and a favorable cost-of-living. The pitch is certainly attractive.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Why Barcelona Is Becoming a Hub for Travel Startups

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Venture Firm Howzat Is Raising $120 Million to Find the Next Trivago or Airbnb

Here's a bright ray of positivity in a gloomy time. Howzat is raising a big fund, and it plans to make roughly half of its investments in travel and transportation startups.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

Venture Firm Howzat Is Raising $120 Million to Find the Next Trivago or Airbnb

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Can Scotland Create a Regional Travel Tech Hub for a Post-Coronavirus World?

Countries lack a playbook in coping with the pandemic's effect on tourism, but Scotland is one to watch when it comes to its new effort to boost its travel tech sector.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

Can Scotland Create a Regional Travel Tech Hub for a Post-Coronavirus World?

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Lufthansa’s Digital Hub Launches Software Unit to Help Others Sell Travel Better

Lufthansa Group has responded to digital disruption by creating a company within a company, Yilu. The group's low-cost carrier Eurowings has already begun using the subsidiary's tools for cross-selling taxi rides.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 5 years ago

Lufthansa’s Digital Hub Launches Software Unit to Help Others Sell Travel Better

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Listicle Platform Culture Trip Raises $80 Million to Build Online Travel Agency

Who knew that adding affiliate booking links to the hotels mentioned in articles and videos could earn record levels of investment?

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

Listicle Platform Culture Trip Raises $80 Million to Build Online Travel Agency