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Travel insurtech startup BeSafe Group closes €3M round

By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2023

Founded in 2018, Rome-based BeSafe said it has insured more than 250,000 travelers and has a network of more than 1,600 customers, including hotels, tour operators and travel agencies. Read More

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Safely raises $8M for its short-term rental insurance and screening tools

By Mitra Sorrells | October 2, 2023

Since its founding, Safely has raised more than $20 million in a combination of funding and venture debt and has insured more than four million nights. Read More

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MeetingPackage announces $4.6M in Series A funding

By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2023

The Finland-based company provides hotels software to digitize the sale and management of their meeting and event spaces, integrated with property management systems. Read More

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NUMA raises $59M to grow its hospitality brand across Europe

By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2023

NUMA has more than 4,500 rooms and apartments in 10 countries across 28 cities in Europe including Berlin, Rome, Milan and Barcelona, with a focus on “boutique studios for modern travelers.” Read More

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TravelLocal raises $10M Series B to accelerate international growth

By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2023

TravelLocal offers tailor-made holidays by connecting its clients with local experts in each destination, combining advice from vetted experts with the convenience of online booking. Read More

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Ireland’s Shackle raises £12M for digital hospitality platform

By Mitra Sorrells | September 26, 2023

The startup provides contactless tools to manage hotel services such as check-in, room entry, food ordering and payments and last year raised $5.5 million in seed funding. Read More

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Amex Ventures makes strategic investment in travel risk platform Sensible Weather

By Mitra Sorrells | September 25, 2023

Sensible Weather said the funding advances its goal to support travel, event and outdoor businesses in the face of growing weather uncertainty. Read More

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Líbere Hospitality raises €6M internally for growth in Europe

By Linda Fox | September 22, 2023

The hospitality company currently has 37 properties with 1,200 units across 13 cities in Spain and southern Europe and plans to reach 1,300 units by the end of 2024. Read More

Opinion / Startups

State of startup fundraising: Do you need venture capital?

By Cara Whitehill – Unlock Advisors | September 18, 2023

During a tough year for travel startups, investor and advisor Cara Whitehill offers insight into multiple routes to fundraising success. Read More

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Point.me raises $10M to boost partnerships and expand concierge service

By Linda Fox | September 5, 2023

Point.me enables loyalty program members to find flights using their points via its proprietary algorithm. Read More

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Travelshift looks to accelerate growth with $10M investment

By Linda Fox | August 31, 2023

Iceland-based Travelshift operates marketplaces including Guide to Europe for European leisure travel. Read More

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Modern Adventure to expand travel offering after $4.8M investment

By Linda Fox | August 31, 2023

Certified B Corp Modern Adventure is looking to boost its head count and improve the customer experience. Read More

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Branchspace receives £5M investment

By Morgan Hines | August 31, 2023

Branchspace is a travel technology consultancy and software provider that works with airlines on digital retailing. Read More

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Critical tax changes impacting the lodging industry

By Avalara | August 29, 2023

Accommodation platforms, online travel agencies and short-term rental operators are facing greater scrutiny, increased regulation and new tax obligations. Read More

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Travel investors remain bullish despite headwinds

By Mitra Sorrells | August 28, 2023

Ennea Capital Partners' Andy Nau and Unlock Advisors' Cara Whitehill discuss where they see opportunities for innovation across the travel industry. Read More

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