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How an Israeli Startup Wants to Help Hotels Up Their Online Booking Game During Crisis
Tel Aviv-based startup Splitty recently acquired the assets of Cancelon, a Boston-based company, to overcome its marketing gap. Splitty offers mixed rate hotel deals by piecing together a mix of rate types from different sources. The merger reveals guerrilla marketing tactics in the online travel industry. Splitty aims to apply Cancelons digital marketing techniques to boost sales under its brand. Splitty has raised $10 million in funding to date, led by Fosun RZ Capital. The article discusses the challenges and potential risks of the split rates concept. Splitty is considering adding Cancelons signature feature of letting consumers resell their non-refundable reservations. The company plans to expand its product offerings and increase customer demand.
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Roomer Partners With Munich Re to Power Next Generation Travel Flexibility
Roomer Travel, an Israeli/US-based start-up, has developed a marketplace for reselling and booking non-refundable hotel rooms. They have introduced a new feature called Flex, which allows travelers to change their travel plans without risking the whole booking value. Munich Re, a leading provider of reinsurance and insurance-related risk solutions, has partnered with Roomer to develop an insurance solution that protects against large unexpected payouts. This partnership enables Roomer to scale up their operations globally and improve the customer experience. Roomer plans to expand its business globally and explore opportunities to protect travelers in other verticals within the travel industry.
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This Startup Lets You Bail Out of Booked Hotel Reservations
Tel Aviv-based Roomer Travel Inc. has developed an online marketplace where people can offer their already booked hotel rooms at a discount. The company aims to cover losses for customers who change their minds or have to cancel non-refundable deals. Roomer has raised $18 million to date and plans to expand its services to include vacation packages and an insurance policy for unsuccessful reservation reselling. The companys ties with hotels help facilitate the process of changing the name on a reservation and increase approval rates. The interview with Roomers director of operations took place at the companys office in Tel Aviv.
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Hotel room marketplace co Roomer raises $5m
Israeli startup Roomer has raised $5 million in funding led by Tal Barnoachs Disrupt-ive fund and the Barkat brothers BRM fund. This brings the total amount raised by Roomer to $7 million. The funding will be used to continue the companys growth, improve its mobile application, and expand into new geographical regions. Roomer allows people to offer their hotel room reservations at a discount when they have to cancel, creating a win-win situation for both the seller and the buyer. The company aims to create a unique inventory of previously unavailable hotel rooms and become the go-to platform for those seeking travel value.
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Hotel marketplace Roomer raises $2m
Hotel marketplace Roomer has raised $2 million in a first-round of financing from BRM Capital. Roomer aims to match those cancelling hotel rooms with travelers looking for good deals. The company plans to build the eBay of hotel rooms, allowing users to post their reservations for sale and recoup some of the money they paid for the room. The service is currently offered free, but the company plans to charge a commission on successful hotel transactions in the future. Roomer is in its beta site phase and currently offering rooms in New York, Las Vegas, and San Francisco. Alongside the financing round, Uri Levine, president and co-founder of Waze Ltd., is joining the board.
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