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The jury is still out on whether either of these sectors will be able to carve a secure space in the industry.
Justin Dawes | 3 months ago
They say that startup funding is tight right now, but these big fundraises show that some money is still flowing.
Startup founders and investors have been saying all year that funding is tighter, but travel startups still raised billions in venture capital.
Justin Dawes | 4 months ago
Experts have their doubts about the development and scalability of renewable jet fuel, but many companies are trying to solve those problems.
Justin Dawes | 5 months ago
Beond is selling a "premium luxury" air travel experience, and Minut wants to help short-term rental hosts detect things like cigarette smoke and noisy guests.
Paris Hilton is backing a new trip planner that combines AI and social media, shortly after another social media-based travel app announced backing by John Legend.
The sustainable aviation fuel fundraise of $191 million is a drop in the bucket of what is needed if there's any hope of reaching the net-zero emissions goals by 2050.
Justin Dawes | 6 months ago
Summer wants to help people buy vacation rental homes, and Raus wants to help people take a break from big cities.
The travel industry in Southeast Asia is continuing to grow, and so is the short-term rental industry worldwide.
YouTrip wants to help people more easily make payments while traveling abroad, and Flash Pack want to help solo travelers meet one another on group trips.