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Startup Stage: Waltru wants to replace generic travel itineraries
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Waltru wants to replace generic travel itineraries
By Abby Crotty | July 27, 2026
The app is in beta in Barcelona, with plans to expand to Madrid, London, Rome and Paris.... Read More
Visiting Media, HotelPORT partner to help hotels improve content across digital channels
News / Online
Visiting Media, HotelPORT partner to help hotels improve content across digital channels
By Abby Crotty | July 23, 2026
The companies plan to audit OTA listings, brand websites, event content and immersive experiences to... Read More
Outdoor experiences specialist Checkyeti acquires Manawa
News / Online
Outdoor experiences specialist Checkyeti acquires Manawa
By Abby Crotty | July 21, 2026
The companies said the acquisition marks a step toward consolidation in Europe's fragmented outdoor... Read More
Research suggests tours are the most prepared for AI search
News / Technology
Research suggests tours are the most prepared for AI search
By Abby Crotty | July 21, 2026
An audit performed by Obvlo found that only 23 out of 100 travel brands were AI ready.... Read More
Startup Stage: Chaty wants to help tour and activity operators manage inbound calls
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Chaty wants to help tour and activity operators manage inbound calls
By Abby Crotty | July 20, 2026
The AI-powered phone receptionist offers a flexible pricing model, allowing tour operators to reduce... Read More
BizAway acquires Netherlands-based TMC Uniglobe Alliance Travel
News / Online
BizAway acquires Netherlands-based TMC Uniglobe Alliance Travel
By Abby Crotty | July 17, 2026
Uniglobe Alliance Travel has five offices in the Netherlands and will continue to operate under its... Read More
Travel startup investors look beyond AI hype
News / Startups
Travel startup investors look beyond AI hype
By Abby Crotty | July 17, 2026
In the challenging funding environment, travel startups are demonstrating differentiation and value to... Read More
Perk launches MCP connector as part of push to eliminate ‘shadow work’
News / Technology
Perk launches MCP connector as part of push to eliminate ‘shadow work’
By Abby Crotty | July 15, 2026
Perk chief product officer Nikita Miller outlined the company's approach to AI and automation at... Read More
Split payments and the future of checkout in travel
News / Technology
Split payments and the future of checkout in travel
By Abby Crotty | July 15, 2026
Samuel Flynn, co-founder of Hands In, outlines use cases for split payments and how he anticipates... Read More
Startup Stage: Seatlr wants to connect travelers going to the same city
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Seatlr wants to connect travelers going to the same city
By Abby Crotty | July 13, 2026
The Seatlr app connects travelers using flight numbers and offers AI translation for 59 languages.... 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