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Traveler profiles and markets in Asia are anything but easy to understand which is why it's important for travel data companies like ADARA to continue refining their abilities to help the travel industry better understand the region.

BlaBlaCar, which actually deserves to be called a "sharing economy" company, has a model unique from other ride-share companies for many reasons, including the fact that drivers know they can't make a personal business out of it. As it continues growing in markets outside the U.S., other global companies like Uber know they chase after very different travelers than BlaBlaCar.

As more mobile discovery happens in destinations the need is urgent to provide ample free Wi-Fi hotspots in cities along with the means for travelers to find them.

While everyone ponders Uber's next move, the car rental industry is experiencing a Renaissance that's worth talking about, but not in the traditional sense. Legacy car rentals also facing competition from startups creating an on-demand experience for travelers that's faster and easier than waiting in the airport car rental queue.

The key is not to copy Uber but show how you're different. Considering the needs of individual markets, such as introducing on-demand motorbikes, shows that GrabTaxi matches vehicle type with varying market conditions.

Year after year the same run-of-the-mill conferences seem to get even more massive and the player that can help event organizers understand the analytics behind these large gatherings is destined for the hands of every conference attendee of the future.

If Airbnb and HomeAway hadn't noticed the mercury rising in India and China with home-stay and vacation rentals, they certainly do now. The overall U.S.-based sharing economy, including Uber, is having trouble breaking into those regions and it's not difficult to imagine why.

Negotiating exclusive deals will mean everything for Secret Escapes so that travelers can keep finding value in it.

Mobile guides for attractions and events allow discovery to happen faster before travelers even arrive at a place and that fundamentally impacts expectations about what they'll experience.

As luxury travel continues to flourish in hospitality it only makes sense for the aviation sector to answer the call with startups selling private jet travel for travelers looking for something different.