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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 North America and Europe. Read More

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Investors on state of travel funding in 2025

By Morgan Hines | August 6, 2025

The travel funding environment felt chilly at the start of 2025: Will things turn around in the second half? Read More

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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 increase during the summer travel season. Read More

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Hotel groups grow loyalty membership despite 'points fatigue'

By Linda Fox | August 5, 2025

Accor and Marriott have seen recent gains in loyalty program members as well as increases in other loyalty growth metrics. Read More

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The rise of cryptocurrency in travel

By Marisa Garcia | August 5, 2025

Cryptocurrency still represents a small portion of global travel spend, but industry leaders believe change is coming quickly. Read More

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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 rentals. Read More

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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 Series E round. Read More

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Faye extends insurance to more verticals, builds out platform

By Linda Fox | July 30, 2025

Travel insurance provider Faye has launched a product for OTAs and reached $100 million in sales three years after launching, the company said. Read More

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Booking Holdings reports strong Q2 results, growth in Europe, Asia

By Morgan Hines | July 29, 2025

Booking Holdings reported positive results with a rise in room nights, gross bookings and revenue, exceeding its own expectations, despite uncertainty. Read More

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TakeUp scores $11M to advance revenue optimization for independent hotels

By Linda Fox | July 29, 2025

TakeUp says its technology uses causal inference AI models to continuously fine-tune pricing based on guest behavior. Read More

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Travel startup funding and M&A trends in Q2 2025

By Linda Fox | July 29, 2025

Headlines surrounding tariffs, political uncertainty and global conflict may have tempered travel startup funding in the second quarter of 2025. Read More

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European acquisition revives Space Perspective's space tourism ambitions

By Brinley Hineman - Travel Weekly | July 25, 2025

Space Perspective appeared to cease operations earlier this year, but now the company seems to be back on track to eventual operation after being acquired. Read More

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MakeMyTrip launches experiences booking platform, reports revenue and gross bookings increases

By Abby Crotty | July 24, 2025

The India-based OTA launched its new tours and activities booking platform, also reporting positive results from the first fiscal quarter of 2026. Read More

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Google parent Alphabet's earnings exceed expectations on back of AI, advertising

By Morgan Hines | July 24, 2025

CEO Sundar Pichai said AI is having a positive impact across every part of the business and driving strong momentum for Alphabet. Read More

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KKR acquires minority stake in Etraveli Group

By Morgan Hines | July 23, 2025

Just under two years after Booking Holdings' failed attempt to acquire its flight tech partner Etraveli, the company has a new investment partner in KKR. Read More

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