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TheUp touts hospitality super app development with £7M investment
News / Startups
TheUp touts hospitality super app development with £7M investment
By Linda Fox | January 6, 2022
London-based TheUp, which started as mobile phone charging business ChargeUp, before pivoting to a... Read More
CellPoint Digital raises $25M to go beyond travel payments
News / Technology
CellPoint Digital raises $25M to go beyond travel payments
By Linda Fox | January 5, 2022
CellPoint Digital plans to use the funds to expand into new markets including retail, gaming, crypto... Read More
Vrbo social ad spend outstrips Airbnb and Booking
News / Online
Vrbo social ad spend outstrips Airbnb and Booking
By Linda Fox | January 5, 2022
Vrbo had 39% share of voice on paid-for social media advertizing in October and November according to... Read More
Ride-hailing apps take half of travel download top spots
News / Online
Ride-hailing apps take half of travel download top spots
By Linda Fox | January 4, 2022
While Google Maps took the top travel app downloads spot, ride-hailing apps were not far behind.... Read More
Rocketrip-parent Mondee plans public listing via SPAC
News / Distribution
Rocketrip-parent Mondee plans public listing via SPAC
By Linda Fox | December 21, 2021
Once the transaction is completed, the combined Mondee and Ithax entity is expected to be worth $1... Read More
Voi adds $115M for micro-mobility expansion in Europe
News / Online
Voi adds $115M for micro-mobility expansion in Europe
By Linda Fox | December 20, 2021
Sweden-based Voi plans to use its Series D funding to expand into new European markets and add more... Read More
Tier enters Italy with acquisition of Vento Mobility
News / Online
Tier enters Italy with acquisition of Vento Mobility
By Linda Fox | December 16, 2021
Terms of Tier's acquisition of Vento in Italy have not been disclosed but the acquisition marks its... Read More
European regulators poised for rental rules shake-up
News / Online
European regulators poised for rental rules shake-up
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2021
The aim of the Commission's initiative is the development of “responsible, fair and trusted growth in... Read More
Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2021
News / Startups
Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2021
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2021
Standout sectors attracting investment in 2021 include alternative accommodation and ground... Read More
Casai expands in Brazil, acquires Roomin
News / Startups
Casai expands in Brazil, acquires Roomin
By Linda Fox | December 8, 2021
Roomin, which is also a property technology specialist, gives Casai a presence in Brazil leisure... Read More
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