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Holiday Tribe raises $3 million to expand AI, supplier networks
News / Startups
Holiday Tribe raises $3 million to expand AI, supplier networks
By Abby Crotty | August 14, 2025
Last September, Holiday Tribe raised $650,000. Since that time, the company said it has more than... Read More
CarTrawler acquires travel insurtech company Koala
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CarTrawler acquires travel insurtech company Koala
By Abby Crotty | August 14, 2025
The acquisition comes as CarTrawler is expanding its ancillary offerings and responding to increased... Read More
Travel trends and social media in Africa, the Middle East and China
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Travel trends and social media in Africa, the Middle East and China
By Abby Crotty | August 14, 2025
During an executive panel at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, panelists also touched on products... Read More
Freedom, flexibility and transparency: What Gen Z travelers really want and need
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Freedom, flexibility and transparency: What Gen Z travelers really want and need
By Abby Crotty | August 13, 2025
Gen Z is adventurous and spontaneous, and their travel booking preferences reflect these preferences.... Read More
India-based Elivaas raises $10.4 million for expansion
News / Startups
India-based Elivaas raises $10.4 million for expansion
By Abby Crotty | August 12, 2025
The luxury vacation rental platform currently operates in 30 Indian destinations, with the latest... Read More
Startup Stage: Tickadoo wants to reinvent how travelers discover experiences
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Tickadoo wants to reinvent how travelers discover experiences
By Abby Crotty | August 12, 2025
Tickadoo uses AI to present travelers with experience recommendations based on their preferences.... Read More
Expedia Group reports stronger results in Q2 amid ongoing U.S. headwinds
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Expedia Group reports stronger results in Q2 amid ongoing U.S. headwinds
By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2025
While numbers improved overall, second quarter results were still tempered by “soft demand” in the... Read More
Fintech startup TurnStay secures $2M
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Fintech startup TurnStay secures $2M
By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2025
Co-founder James Hedley said the funding brings TurnStay closer to its mission of "reducing the... Read More
Fora acquires AI startup Legends
News / Startups
Fora acquires AI startup Legends
By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2025
Legends and Fora, both PhocusWire Hot 25 Startups, said the deal will help bring Legends' tools to a... Read More
Airbnb reports high customer satisfaction with Services, Experiences
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Airbnb reports high customer satisfaction with Services, Experiences
By Abby Crotty | August 6, 2025
The short-term rental giant said the response has been “overwhelmingly positive,” with experiences and... Read More
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The journey is fragmented. Care shouldn’t be.
October 21, 2026
The journey is fragmented. Care shouldn’t be.
New research from Allianz Partners highlights how travel protection and proactive support during... Read More
YGO secures €8M to expand AI infrastructure layer for travel
October 21, 2026
YGO secures €8M to expand AI infrastructure layer for travel
The investment will enable YGO to continue to develop its AI platform, ramp up sales and expand its... Read More