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AI, the customer journey and the future of travel insurance

By Sasha Gainullin – Battleface | August 25, 2023

Artificial intelligence and machine learning present huge opportunities to reshape how the travel insurance industry operates. Read More

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Axis Bank partners with Cleartrip to bring travel benefits to cardholders

By Morgan Hines | August 25, 2023

India-based Cleartrip and Axis Bank are linking up to provide Axis Bank cardholders with special travel perks when they book with Cleartrip. Read More

News / Startups

Ramp lands $300M investment, looks to accelerate growth

By Linda Fox | August 23, 2023

Investment in the company, which was founded in 2019, was led by Thrive Capital and Sands Capital while existing investors Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Lux Capital and Definition also participated. Read More

News / Startups

How travel startups are having success with crowdfunding

By Linda Fox | August 23, 2023

Startups Jurny, Your.rentals and Well Traveled used crowdfunding to raise capital and engage their customer communities amid a challenging fundraising environment. Read More

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Climate-focused travel management platform Goodwings raises $1.5M

By Mitra Sorrells | August 22, 2023

The company’s subscription-based platform enables businesses to use the commissions from their travel bookings to purchase green aviation fuel and carbon offsets. Read More

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Earnings roundup: Amex GBT, Sonder, Vacasa and TUI Group

By Mitra Sorrells | August 11, 2023

As publicly traded travel companies continue to report their earnings for the three months ending in June, we round up the latest reports. Read More

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Mastercard report sees business travel at tipping point

By Derek Catron | August 10, 2023

With global business travel staging a comeback after years of uncertainty, Mastercard’s survey of travel decision makers identifies opportunities to support transformation. Read More

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Could high-end RV parks be the next hot category for lodging?

By Derek Catron | August 10, 2023

A Texas developer is investing $700 million – with more money in the pipeline – to create a new brand of amenity-rich RV parks suitable for year-round use. Read More

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Business travel pivots: From leakage to leverage

By Vineet Taneja - Brex | August 10, 2023

The modern employee experience using tools and technology should be intuitive, easy and global. Why are travel programs still built on clunky systems from the past? Read More

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Outdoorsy offers financial support to encourage “glamping entrepreneurs”

By Mitra Sorrells | August 9, 2023

In the last year Outdoorsy has expanded beyond RVs to acquire two campgrounds and to offer other accommodations such as tents, cabins and tiny homes. Read More

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Inspirato gets $25M injection from Capital One Ventures

By Linda Fox | August 9, 2023

Luxury travel subscription service Inspirato was launched in 2011 and went public via special purpose acquisition company in early 2022. Read More

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Tour and activity booking system provider Respax acquires Livn

By Janelle Visser - Arival | August 8, 2023

Another tech acquisition in the in-destination experiences sector sees Australia-based booking system provider ResPax take over struggling B2B connectivity provider Livn. Read More

News / Startups

Derive Ventures on small checks and strategic partnerships

By Linda Fox | August 8, 2023

With a fund of about $30 million, San Francisco-based Derive Ventures is looking to invest in travel startups at seed and Series A stage. Read More

News / Startups

HalalBooking adds $2.5M to Series B round

By Mitra Sorrells | August 8, 2023

HalalBooking said its July sales were a record at $10 million, up 45% compared with July 2022, and it expects to reach $75 million in sales this year and $600 million in four to five years. Read More

News / Startups

As rentals mature, so do the services surrounding them

By Linda Fox | August 7, 2023

Safely, a company providing insurance solutions, and Sustonica, a startup seeking to provide properties with an environmental sustainability certificate, are two players helping to professionalize... Read More

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