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STARTUP STAGE: Wanderboat wants to be an AI-companion for travel planning

By Mileva Sapic | July 25, 2024

Founded in 2023, Wanderboat provides an AI-augmented forum for users to discover new ideas, post their experiences and connect with other travelers. Read More

News / Technology

Exoticca lands €60M investment to grow multi-day tours platform

By Linda Fox | July 24, 2024

Exoticca said the investment will go towards bringing in AI capabilities to its technology platform as well as brand building, particularly in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Read More

News / Online

Selina facing insolvency, looks for buyers

By Mitra Sorrells | July 22, 2024

Founded in 2014, Selina said its properties are designed to enable millennial and Gen Z travelers to "seamlessly travel and work abroad," by combining accommodations with coworking and recreation... Read More

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HQ lands Amex Ventures investment, plans ground transportation platform enhancements

By Linda Fox | July 22, 2024

The funds will go towards enhancing HQ's mobility platform such as its fintech and payment solutions and help the company develop its "next-generation payment and expense management solutions." Read More

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Indie Campers raises €35M to drive growth

By D.J. Catron | July 18, 2024

Based in Lisbon, Indie Campers was founded in 2013 and won the Innovator of the Year award at Phocuswright Europe 2021's Summit competition. Read More

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Landfolk lands €10.3M to expand vacation rental marketplace

By Linda Fox | July 18, 2024

Landfolk is eyeing expansion in southern Europe following its move from its Denmark base into Germany, Norway and Sweden. Read More

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Tracking travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q2 2024

By Linda Fox | July 18, 2024

While a handful of companies such as Guesty and Cover Genius have attracted significant later stage funding, most investments in the second quarter of 2024 have been around the pre-seed and seed stage. Read More

News / Online

Apollo Funds to acquire the Travel Corporation

By Morgan Hines | July 16, 2024

The group that includes 18 brands such as Contiki, Insight Vacations and Trafalgar will be acquired after more than a century under the ownership and operation of the Tollman family. Read More

News / Startups

Moving Tech lands $11M for ride hailing apps from investors including Google

By Linda Fox | July 16, 2024

Moving Tech said it plans to invest in technology and product innovation as part of a “vision to empower drivers, integrate public transport and improve customer convenience.” Read More

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Byway raises £5M to expand its flight-free travel tech

By Mitra Sorrells | July 9, 2024

The company said it will use the funding to accelerate development of its JourneyAI technology and to expand beyond its current scope of the United Kingdom and Europe. Read More

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Top investors in travel tech 2024

By Mitra Sorrells | July 2, 2024

For the second year in a row, we have compiled data on the top venture capital investors in travel technology and asked some of those investors to share details on their strategies and outlook. Read More

News / Online

Loyalty platform Heymax.ai raises $2.6 million in seed funding

By Mileva Sapic | July 2, 2024

Loyalty platform Heymax.ai plans to help customers earn one free vacation every year by allowing them to earn Max Miles from their everyday purchases. Read More

News / Startups

Presenting the top investors in travel tech 2024

By Linda Fox & Mitra Sorrells | July 2, 2024

News / Startups

Directo emerges from stealth with $1M in funding

By Linda Fox | June 27, 2024

Former Transparent co-founder Pierre Becerril and two others have created Directo to drive direct bookings for hotels and accommodation providers and help travelers access better deals. Read More