Five Travel Startups Tap Data to Create Seamless Planning and Booking Services
Samantha Shankman
Photo Credit: Grata is a chat app that connects travelers with hotel concierges and boutique travel agents for help with reservations, room service, and flight bookings. Grata
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This week's roundup looks at startups that use data -- both big and small -- to make easier everything from hotel bookings to flight reservations to activity suggestions.
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Options Away lets travelers hold flights for three to 21 days for a small fee. Travelers can commit and buy the fare within the allotted time or let the hold expire without further penalty. The average rate for holding flights is $10 for three days to $41 for 21 day
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