ACCOMABLE
Accomable is a platform to find disabled- accessible hotels and apartments. It was founded by childhood friends Srin Madipalli and Martyn Sibley, who became frustrated at the lack of information and availability for disabled-friendly accommodation. The process is simple, and perfect for
buyers who are searching for accessible places for a disabled employee, as the site lets you filter for your travellers’ needs, such as step-free or roll-in showers, and you
DAYUSE
The way we book travel has changed completely over the last few years so it’s no surprise the way we see traditional models has also altered. As Dayuse’s name suggests, the platform lets you book hotel rooms during the daytime – for meetings, interviews or just to freshen up. The app and website enable rooms to be reserved in more than 2,000 hotels in 15 countries. The French-based firm was founded in 2010 but it wasn’t until 2015 it secured major
funding when it raised Ð15 million, underlining its status as one of France’s hottest start-ups. It’s an attractive proposition for business travellers as well as buyers – Dayuse offers
up to 75 per cent off the price of an overnight stay, direct payment at the hotel and free cancellation up to a few minutes before check-in. Dayuse could also provide an invaluable extra revenue stream for hotel operators.
GETT (FORMERLY GETTAXI) Taxi companies are no strangers to the BBT Hotlist, with Uber and its founder, Travis Kalanick, along with Hailo all appearing over the past few years. However, in 2017 we predict on-demand ground transport company Gett will rise to be a strong player in the business travel world. Formed in 2010 and operating in more
than 100 cities, its recent innovations and funding could push it to rival Uber in some destinations. In 2016, Volkswagen Group
SURF AIR
It used to be that private jets were the reserve of the real high-flyers but that view is starting to change, helped by companies such as Surf Air. Launched in California in 2013, the executive airline allows members to fly as many times as they wish for a fixed monthly subscription fee. It uses small executive aircraft flying from private terminals at airports such as Oakland
and San Francisco, San Carlos for Silicon Valley, and Hawthorne for Los Angeles. It now flies from a dozen destinations in the US and operates up to 90 flights a day, with over 3,500 members. Surf Air Europe is launching services from London Luton, Cannes, Geneva and Zurich
in the spring. European membership will start at £1,950 a month. It is being led by a man with aviation experience – Simon Talling-Smith, who is ex-British Airways.
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announced it would be investing US$300 million in Gett – the car manufacturer’s first foray into the mobile space. It also secured a seven-year loan of US$100 million from a Russian finance company to expand in Russia, the US, the UK and Israel. Gett is also looking to roll out its Gett
Together service, which it recently launched in New York as an alternative to Uber Pool. It gives commuters the opportunity to share rides on popular commuting routes for a set US$3 fee that never increases.
are then put in touch with the hotel. Direct bookings are expected to be introduced this year. The company already has offices in
London and Texas and is planning expan- sion into Singapore. It has already secured £300,000 in seed funding and is rapidly expanding in the leisure sector, striking deals with travel companies. This year could see it break into the business travel sector and become an essential tool for disabled corporate travellers.
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