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Hotels
$800M in funding and a rumored $13B valuation tend to attract competitors. Here are 18 international startups going after AirBnB.
CBInsights | 7 years ago
Online Travel
Global hotel corporations are finally embracing front-end and back-end technology is a big way, creating huge opportunities for providers on both sides of the equation.
Samantha Shankman, Skift | 7 years ago
Startups
Discover what type of travel startups attract venture capital funding, see where the smart money is going, and understand some of the common mistakes that startups make as they seek funding and strive to build their new businesses.
Dennis Schaal, Skift | 7 years ago
Momondo Group is now controlled by Great Hill Partners, which has a track record in taking companies public. That is a possible exit strategy for Momondo Group, although with Skscanner's valuation dwarfing Momondo's, the latter still has a long way to go.
The companies being bought at high valuations aren't necessarily young bucks. And the buyers aren't dunces, either (most of the time).
Discover what type of travel startups attract venture capital funding, see where smart money is going, and understand some of the common mistakes that startups make as they seek funding and strive to build their new businesses.
Although video content is becoming more popular and easier to consume, the number of travelers that reference peer-written reviews and guides also continues to grow.
Although it may be difficult to get visitors to download an app for a one-time visit, those that prove useful in the planning and navigation phases are likely to improve visitors' experience and perception of the destination.
A mix between Couchsurfing and home-swapping, Cosmopolit Home will become a better, more reliable travel resource as its user base and nightly availability expand.
