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Travel startups consider cost of SVB collapse
By Linda Fox
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March 13, 2023
News of SVB’s demise left the startup world reeling, with the bank said to work with more than 50% of U.S. startups and 40% of U.K. startups. Many feared they would be unable to make March’s payroll.
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Tiqets, Go City and GetYourGuide on growth of experiences
By Kathryn Walson
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December 19, 2022
At The Phocuswright Conference, three executives share their insights in a session called “Executive Panel: Tours, Activities and Timing - Getting it Right.”
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GetYourGuide to phase out Originals product
By Douglas Quinby - Arival
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November 16, 2022
The Berlin-based OTA is expected to end all of its Originals branded tours by the end of the year.
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Move to digital gains momentum in tours and activities sector
By Kathryn Walson
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October 14, 2022
Online travel agencies will continue to accelerate the move to digital. And with niche OTAs entering the tours and activities market, consolidation is likely on the horizon.
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The potential of connectivity standards for experiences
By Stephen Joyce - Holibob
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September 26, 2022
A new non-profit association, OCTO, wants to enable reservation and ticketing system providers and tour, activity and attraction ticket resellers to connect their systems for more efficient...
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Linktivity's mission to digitize Japan’s transportation and activity suppliers
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 27, 2022
The company, originally a subsidiary of Japanese OTA Veltra, has grown its supplier count from five to more than 100 since the start of the pandemic.
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GetYourGuide builds B2B unit to grow SaaS offering
By Mitra Sorrells
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December 1, 2021
GetYourGuide says there are about 50 partners currently using the SaaS solution, and now it is creating a team to grow the business.
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Airbnb’s limited foray into experiences helps everyone else
By Yiannis Maglaras - Ticknovate
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October 6, 2021
Airbnb may have given the industry the jolt it needed to compete in today’s market, with new platforms and sales channels, but field is wide open for other travel businesses to take advantage
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Do online travel agencies suffer from brand blindness?
By Chris Torres - Tourism Marketing Agency
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September 27, 2021
To grow a successful brand, online travel agencies need to refocus how they brand and market their services.
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What do Gen Z travelers want from online travel brands?
By Jill Menze
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August 31, 2021
According to new research, Gen Z travelers favor online travel agencies as well as travel brands that echo their values.
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Charting the rise of SPACs in online travel
By Linda Fox
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July 27, 2021
About eight travel companies have exited via special purpose acquisition company in recent months, as other SPACs continue to eye the sector.
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GetYourGuide survey finds caution being replaced by eagerness to travel
By Mitra Sorrells
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May 18, 2021
According to a survey of nearly 7,500 people in six countries, 56% are "eager" to travel, compared to just 40% in 2020.
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Why virtual tours and activities will stick around after the pandemic
By Mitra Sorrells
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March 4, 2021
Companies providing online tours and activities - including Amazon - say they plan to keep virtual experiences around even after the pandemic ends.
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GetYourGuide adds €80M in financing to explore strategic investments
By Linda Fox
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February 16, 2021
GetYourGuide’s latest funding follows a €114 million convertible note announced in October 2020.
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Hot and not in travel startup funding during pandemic-stricken 2020
By Linda Fox
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December 18, 2020
Investments in travel startups slowed in 2020 but ground transportation and private accommodation remained in the spotlight.
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