ToursByLocals snaps up its first funding, C$33M, to link sightseers with guides globally

The tours and experiences market is projected to be worth $183 billion this...


What a decade it has been: 10 trends that emerged to the top in the 2010s

It’s hard to believe that 2010 was almost 10 years ago. As we near to...


Domio raises $100M in equity and debt to take on Airbnb and hotels with its curated apartments

Airbnb has well and truly disrupted the world of travel accommodation, changing...


Airbnb officially bans all open-invite parties and events

One month after Airbnb confirmed plans to verify all of its listings, the...


Airbnb to verify all of its listings

Airbnb says it will rebook guests if a property fails to meets its new "accuracy...


Airbnb’s WeWork problem

Airbnb may be another overvalued 'unicorn,' but it's no WeWork. 


Tastemakers raises $1.4M to sell Africa experiences to the world

New York based startup Tastemakers has raised a $1.4 million...


Local governments are forcing the scooter industry to grow up fast

Gone are the days when tech companies can deploy their services in cities...


Peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace Boatsetter raises $10M as it looks to grow globally

Obviously, not everyone owns their boat, and boat ownership is far more unique...


What happened to the sharing economy?

A few years ago, Silicon Valley couldn’t stop using a trendy buzzword...