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Startup Stage: BizTrip AI wants to replace fragmented booking systems for business travelers
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: BizTrip AI wants to replace fragmented booking systems for business travelers
By Abby Crotty | March 9, 2026
In February, startup announced $1.5 million in pre-seed funding.... Read More
Gharage Ventures launches €40M Fund I to back travel retail startups
News / Online
Gharage Ventures launches €40M Fund I to back travel retail startups
By Abby Crotty | March 6, 2026
The VC fund plans to invest in roughly 30 startups with the Fund... Read More
Breezeway lands strategic investment to expand platform, AI capabilities
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Breezeway lands strategic investment to expand platform, AI capabilities
By Abby Crotty | March 5, 2026
The deal is the second platform investment from Resurgens' $800 million third fund.... Read More
APAC travel trends pt. 2: AI, loyalty ecosystems and the experiences boom
News / Technology
APAC travel trends pt. 2: AI, loyalty ecosystems and the experiences boom
By Abby Crotty | March 5, 2026
The second part of our APAC travel trend series focuses on loyalty, experiences and technology's role... Read More
APAC travel trends pt. 1: Traveler behavior, growing markets and what's coming next
News / Online
APAC travel trends pt. 1: Traveler behavior, growing markets and what's coming next
By Abby Crotty | March 4, 2026
In part one of a two-part feature, PhocusWire takes a deep dive into the current travel trends... Read More
Navan launches AI travel assistant for unmanaged business travelers
News / Technology
Navan launches AI travel assistant for unmanaged business travelers
By Abby Crotty | March 3, 2026
The assistant is available to business travelers who don’t have access to Navan through their... Read More
Holidu acquires German vacation rental platform Bestfewo.de
News / Online
Holidu acquires German vacation rental platform Bestfewo.de
By Abby Crotty | February 27, 2026
The deal marks Holidu's thirteenth acquisition and expands its customer base in Germany.... Read More
Affiliate monetization platform Stay22 lands $122M
News / Online
Affiliate monetization platform Stay22 lands $122M
By Abby Crotty | February 26, 2026
The company said the fresh capital will be used for global expansion and for platform and team growth.... Read More
S4BT adds HotelHub to deliver integrated corporate hotel offering for TMCs
News / Distribution
S4BT adds HotelHub to deliver integrated corporate hotel offering for TMCs
By Abby Crotty | February 25, 2026
HotelHub brings the group's portfolio to eight corporate travel brands.... Read More
Accessible tourism platform Wheel the World closes $11M Series A round
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Accessible tourism platform Wheel the World closes $11M Series A round
By Abby Crotty | February 25, 2026
The round includes $3.5 million in fresh capital.... Read More
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Cloudbeds to launch direct-booking integration with Meta's Muse
October 20, 2026
Cloudbeds to launch direct-booking integration with Meta's Muse
The API integration is set to roll out to Cloudbeds' U.S. hotel customers in the first quarter of... Read More
TourHub raises £3 million to scale multi-day tour platform
October 20, 2026
TourHub raises £3 million to scale multi-day tour platform
The funding will support technology improvements, international marketing and expansion of its tour... Read More