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2 ground transportation companies secure millions in funding
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2 ground transportation companies secure millions in funding
By Abby Crotty | October 31, 2025
India-based IntrCity SmartBus and Amsterdam-based Dott have both raised significant funding in October. Read More
Travel management specialist Navan to debut on the Nasdaq
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Travel management specialist Navan to debut on the Nasdaq
By Linda Fox | October 30, 2025
In September, the company filed an S-1 registration document detailing its plans to list on the Nasdaq under the symbol “NAVN.”   Read More
Booking Holdings shares 'early' thoughts on OpenAI apps, reports domestic growth
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Booking Holdings shares 'early' thoughts on OpenAI apps, reports domestic growth
By Abby Crotty | October 28, 2025
CEO Glenn Fogel conceded that it is still early, but the company is “very happy to be in the first wave of apps with OpenAI.” Read More
Travel tech provider DCS Plus acquired by Abingdon Software Group
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Travel tech provider DCS Plus acquired by Abingdon Software Group
By Abby Crotty | October 28, 2025
Abingdon Software Group said the acquisition expands its portfolio of software products, accelerates innovation and opens new markets. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SAP Concur, Amadeus, American Airlines and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SAP Concur, Amadeus, American Airlines and more...
By PhocusWire | October 24, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.   Read More
Banks and airlines continue battle over consumer loyalty
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Banks and airlines continue battle over consumer loyalty
By Abby Crotty | October 24, 2025
A new report from consulting firm IdeaWorksCompany highlighted strengths and weaknesses of both entities, but banks maintain an edge. Read More
The Middle East travel startup atmosphere is buzzing
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The Middle East travel startup atmosphere is buzzing
By Morgan Hines | October 22, 2025
As the Middle East sees rapid travel growth, its startup environment is characterized by ambition and innovation with government support, according to travel stakeholders. Read More
Buy now, pay later provider Upgrade lands $165M investment
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Buy now, pay later provider Upgrade lands $165M investment
By Linda Fox | October 16, 2025
The company offers BNPL and other credit options to consumers, having acquired Uplift (now Flex Pay), a BNPL provider in travel, two years ago. Read More
Arbio secures $36M in funding to expand rental management platform
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Arbio secures $36M in funding to expand rental management platform
By Linda Fox | October 14, 2025
The funding will be put towards acquisitions, developing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and expansion to new markets in Europe. Read More
Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2022
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Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2022
By Mileva Sapic | October 13, 2025
As we build up to unveiling the PhocusWire Hot Travel Startups for 2026, we are checking in with some of the class of 2022, including Road.Travel, Onfly and Wheel the World. Read More
Ixigo lands $146 million from Prosus
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Ixigo lands $146 million from Prosus
By Linda Fox | October 10, 2025
The company said it plans to put the investment towards organic and inorganic growth opportunities and general corporate purposes. Read More
AI-powered PMS Boom raises $12.7 million
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AI-powered PMS Boom raises $12.7 million
By Abby Crotty | October 8, 2025
The fresh capital will be used for recruitment and to fuel expansion in international markets. Read More
Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2021
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Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2021
By Mileva Sapic | October 6, 2025
Zamna, Troop, Kyte and Tripkicks, which were selected as PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2021, share their milestones for the past year and the technology they are most excited about. Read More
Pacaso secures $72.5M for luxury rentals co-ownership platform
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Pacaso secures $72.5M for luxury rentals co-ownership platform
By Linda Fox | October 3, 2025
The funding comes on top of a recent $100 million credit facility with Texas Capital which is being put towards a mortgage initiative for co-ownership. Read More
RateGain to acquire Sojern for $250M
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RateGain to acquire Sojern for $250M
By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2025
The companies aim to create an AI-focused, digital marketing and distribution platform to help the travel industry boost guest acquisition, retention and engagement. Read More
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