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Why co-living is transforming the way we work and travel

8th January 2017

From WeLive to Roam, a host of new companies are setting up modern co-living communes around the world for sociable entrepreneurs. Jenny Southan reports We've ...

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Shoreditch Platform: new PAYG co-working space opens in London

6th November 2016

Ben Brown reports on a new creative co-working space, which opened in London's Shoreditch in the autumn, and offers an innovative pay-as-you-go membership schem...

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Sharing economy: meet Antlos, the Airbnb for yacht holidays

19th October 2016

Antlos, a new online platform that connects travellers with skippers, is allowing the easy and affordable charter of yachts, in a similar way to booking an apar...

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The People Walker: the new (old) way to see Los Angeles

24th September 2016

In Los Angeles – the city where no-one walks – a fledgling trend has been born. Meet Chuck McCarthy, the "People Walker" whose unique side-hustle has opened...

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Artificial intelligence: can a travel bot book my holiday?

30th July 2016

Travel companies such as Kayak, Hipmunk, Expedia and Skyscanner have all recently launched 'bots' with artificial intelligence to help customers book trips onli...

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Caring capitalism: concept airline POP will give profits to charity

7th July 2016

POP, which stands for People Over Profit, is a concept airline that intends to donate 51 per cent of its net profits to charity, and is relying on crowdfunding ...

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Why ‘personalisation’ will make airlines and hotels rich

6th July 2016

A survey of British consumers has revealed people are willing to spend up to £61 on hotel and airline extras that personalise their trip – be it champagne on...

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Extreme travel: four adventures for the very brave

2nd July 2016

The trend for "extreme travel" is gaining traction, with tour companies such as Total Management creating thrilling packages for only the bravest of travellers....

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Ahead of the curve: eight amazing buildings by Zaha Hadid

3rd April 2016

Born in Iraq, resident of London, the late Zaha Hadid was the first woman and the first Muslim to win the Pritzker prize for architecture, in 2004. Known around...

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Three exotic co-working retreats for entrepreneurs

21st February 2016

Ever dreamt of running your business with nothing but a phone and a laptop from a beach in Thailand? For a growing number of entrepreneurs, this is becoming a v...

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Golden globe: top innovators in travel revealed

16th December 2015

A collaboration between future-facing magazine Wired and luxury luggage brand Tumi has resulted in a competition to find the most innovative travel companies, d...

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WeWork opens ‘world’s largest’ co-working space in London

23rd November 2015

As more of us turn to remote working, urban co-working spaces make ideal locations for startups, entrepreneurs and freelancers to set up their businesses and ma...

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Box office hit: how Immfly is bringing cinema to the skies

12th November 2015

Personal seat-back screens are great, but not all airlines load their in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems with a varied choice of up-to-date movies and TV sho...

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Lifestyle curation: the rise of the designer city guide

10th November 2015

As travellers become more discerning, it's no longer enough to tick off famous landmarks and tourist attractions. Jack Southan reports on the rise of the design...

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Ethical entrepreneurs: Saint Luke luggage

2nd October 2015

Buy a Saint Luke bag, and US$20 will go directly to helping provide clean water to people in Nepal. Here, Globetrender speaks exclusively to the company's found...

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New website transforms the way you create travel itineraries

26th September 2015

Aimed at time-poor, independent explorers, new website Travelove is designed for curious people who don’t have the time to build their own itineraries by traw...

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10 European tech startups that will change the way we travel

16th August 2015

From car sharing to personal butlers, these new companies are coming up with innovative ways to improve our lives. Wired magazine recently published a supple...

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