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RV rental company Roadsurfer lands €85 million for expansion
News / Online
RV rental company Roadsurfer lands €85 million for expansion
By Abby Crotty | August 6, 2025
The Germany-based company said the capital will be used for growth and to expand its existing fleet in... Read More
Trivago reports double-digit growth in Q2, completes acquisition of Holisto
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Trivago reports double-digit growth in Q2, completes acquisition of Holisto
By Abby Crotty | August 5, 2025
The company reported a significant increase in advertising spend, with the number anticipated to... Read More
Hospitality loyalty startup Journey raises $7.7M to fuel expansion
News / Online
Hospitality loyalty startup Journey raises $7.7M to fuel expansion
By Abby Crotty | August 4, 2025
Founded last year, Journey allows travelers to earn AI-curated rewards from independent hotels and... Read More
Lyft teams up with Baidu to launch robotaxis in Europe
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Lyft teams up with Baidu to launch robotaxis in Europe
By Abby Crotty | August 4, 2025
Just last month, Baidu announced a partnership with Uber to deploy robotaxis in the Middle East and... Read More
Weighing in on the next generation of travel products and services around the world
News / Technology
Weighing in on the next generation of travel products and services around the world
By Abby Crotty | August 1, 2025
In an executive panel at Phocuswright Europe 2025, Emilie Dumont, CEO of Digitrips, and Rajnish Kumar,... Read More
Ramp raises $500M, brings valuation to $22.5B
News / Online
Ramp raises $500M, brings valuation to $22.5B
By Abby Crotty | July 30, 2025
The latest funding news comes just 45 days after Ramp announced it had raised $200 million in its... Read More
Trends, challenges and opportunities in ground transportation
News / Online
Trends, challenges and opportunities in ground transportation
By Abby Crotty | July 30, 2025
Executives discussed recent achievements and ongoing issues in ground transportation, as well as... Read More
Startup Stage: Hotelwise wants to help Canadian travelers find the right hotel
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Hotelwise wants to help Canadian travelers find the right hotel
By Abby Crotty | July 29, 2025
Hotelwise was founded earlier this year by Andres Collart who previously founded Trip Ninja.... Read More
Innovating with AI in travel to prepare for the future
News / Technology
Innovating with AI in travel to prepare for the future
By Abby Crotty | July 28, 2025
During an executive interview at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, innovation consultant Marc Mekki... Read More
Google's take on travel search and AI's influence
News / Technology
Google's take on travel search and AI's influence
By Abby Crotty | July 25, 2025
Google's director of travel, Sergio Torrijos Selma, discussed search trends, delving deeper into how... 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