Airbnb is starting to sweep up some of its competition around the world with confirmation that it has this week bought rival brand Crashpadder in the UK.
SnappyGo wants to be the eHarmony of travel planning
March 13, 2012 By 6 Comments
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based SnappyGo, a system which connects consumers to a travel advisor with the same interests.
MovoMovo brings person-to-person trip car hire to Spain
February 21, 2012 By 1 Comment
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Spain-based MovoMovo, a new person-to-person car sharing platform for visitors to tourist resorts in Spain.
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MyGuidie aims to bring hand-picked local activities and experiences to the masses
January 25, 2012 By 8 Comments
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Poland-based MyGuidie, a platform which allows travellers to find unique experiences run by locals.
Google quietly introduces social travel service Schemer
December 12, 2011 By 14 Comments
There are a number of pieces missing from the Google travel jigsaw. So far its focus has been on data-driven services – Maps, Flight Search, Hotel Finder, Places and the ubiquitous click-based advertising.
Could this whizzy pee-2-pee app be a big opportunity for Airbnb hosts?
November 4, 2011 By 4 Comments
No idea if this is someone with a very good sense of humour or just another genuine yet wacky startup idea – but welcome to a new take on the person-to-person travel distribution channel.
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mmMule connects locals and travellers with goods exchange service
October 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Australia-based mmMule, a social network for locals to connect with travellers, exchanging goods and experiences.
Ultimate guide and analysis to tour guide marketplaces on the web
September 1, 2011 By 32 Comments
Since the turn of the millennium the industry has been focused on flights, hotels, car hire. Flights, hotels, car hire. Worth repeating so you remember how dull it is.
CouchSurfing captures $7.6M funding, ends not-for-profit status
August 25, 2011 By 5 Comments
Long before the likes of Airbnb and Wimdu got people excited and/or hot under the collar about rental marketplaces, there was enormous buzz surrounding Couchsurfing.
