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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.

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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.

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“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.

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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

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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...

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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

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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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MyProGuide proves tour guides is the key of every tour

The tourism industry is ever-changing and we have seen some ground-breaking innovations in the space such as the use of robots in airports and the inception of Internet of Things in hotels that automate everything. However, very little innovation can be seen on tour guides.