Startups
A different kind of mobility start-up receives USD 10.1 million to grow operations
Singapore-based smart mobility start-up Ministry of Movement has received a USD 10.1 million from its Series A funding round to grow and expand overseas.
Airbnb Experiences unveils Cooking to bring out secret family recipes
Airbnb Experiences has launched a brand new category of bookable experiences – Cooking. This has allowed people to have access to recipes and culinary traditions that were once reserved for family and friends.
Oyo receives USD 1.5 billion investment amid losses
Indian start-up superstar Oyo has received a nod from its board for a USD 1.5 billion investment from Softbank and RA Hospitality.
Not giving up: Gojek to challenge Grab’s hold of the Philippine market
For the third time, Indonesian ride-hailing unicorn Gojek has reapplied to enter the Philippine market and to face off its greatest rival in the Southeast Asian region – Grab.
Fear of loneliness holds back people to travel solo
Most of us remember travelling with family or friends, travel trends are changing: in recent years, more people have embraced solo travel to satisfy the desire for alone time.
Ride Tesla or Mercedes cars with Didi Chuxing’s Japan premium service
China’s Didi Chuxing will trial a premium ride-hailing service in Japan offering luxurious vehicles like Tesla, Lexus and Mercedes Benz vehicles.
New initiative to promote Karnataka on e-bikes
B: Live, an eco-tourism start-up which has pioneered the concept of electric vehicle (EV) tourism in India has launched its
Amadeus Ventures to lend a hand on travel tech start-ups in APAC
Amadeus is expanding Amadeus Ventures to help travel tech start-ups in APAC starting 2020.
Is Uber copying Grab, Go-Jek?
Uber may have created the concept of ride-hailing, but it seems that it is trailing behind its Asian counterparts when it comes to growth. In recent months, Uber has been mirroring the strategies of Grab and Go-Jek – the two super apps in Southeast Asia.
Travelio raises USD 18 million in a Series B funding round
Travelio, an Indonesia-based start-up that aims to disrupt the real estate sector, has raised USD 18 million in a series B funding round co-led by Temasek subsidiary Pavilion Capital and China’s Gobi Partners.
“We speak the language and we love this country”: How one start-up cracked Thailand’s biggest tour guide association
Invited as a friend of the European run, Thai based global start-up iZZi guide, who were presenting their plans to evolve the world of destination management to the PGAT membership that evening and host the prize draw, I was keen to find out why Thailand’s leading tour guide association had given the new company its seal of approval when they have denied such a meaningful commendation to other organisations.
Tiqets raises USD 60 million led by Airbnb
Tiqets announced its series C financing of USD 60 million led by Airbnb with continued support from prior lead investors
Revolutionising how tour management works is iZZi when you know how
The tour guide is an essential cog in the travel industry. And it is through their enthusiasm and specialist knowledge of a destination, and all the wonderful possibilities that can be found therein, that can turn a holiday or mundane business trip into a fond memory that will last a lifetime. Izzi guide...
Now, Grab a ride across Southeast Asia through Booking.com app
Booking.com has launched its on-demand ride-hailing service in partnership with Grab, giving the online travel agency (OTA) app users access
Duffel to unveil travel booking platform
Duffel, the British travel tech company, has raised USD 30 million from investors to launch its innovative new booking platform
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