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18 startups to compete in Global Startup Pitch semifinals

By PhocusWire | August 7, 2023

The semifinals of the Global Startup Pitch, organized by WiT and Phocuswright, will be held on August 24 with a total of 18 startups, including three in a new "Wildcard 2" category. Read More

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Citizens partners with Wyndham on vacation club pay plan

By Derek Catron | August 3, 2023

Citizens Pay allows Wyndham Destinations vacation club members to cover down payment costs with fixed monthly payments. Read More

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Casai ceases operations, founder shares 4 regrets

By Mitra Sorrells | August 1, 2023

After raising more than $50 million since its launch in 2019, Latin America-based hospitality startup Casai has closed down, prompting co-founder Nico Barawid to share some candid reflections. Read More

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United, JetBlue further investments in sustainability

By Derek Catron | July 31, 2023

United Airlines announced an increase to its sustainable flight fund along with new partners – including JetBlue Ventures, which is also investing in carbon dioxide removal technology. Read More

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OAG adds airfare data with acquisition of Infare

By Derek Catron | July 28, 2023

OAG acquired Infare from Ventiga Capital in a deal valuing the combined entity at over $500 million. Read More

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Nezasa raises $4.7M to boost international growth

By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2023

Nezasa said the new investments strengthen the travel technology company's international growth strategy and accelerate the path to profitability. Read More

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CEO Spotlight - Niko Karstikko of Bob W

By Linda Fox | July 25, 2023

Niko Karstikko and Sebastian Emberger set up Bob W in Helsinki in 2018 and have steadily grown its portfolio of city-based rental properties since then and raised €21 million in October 2022. Read More

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Corporate travel platform secures €10M for expansion

By Derek Catron | July 24, 2023

The investment, led by illimity, allows Italy-based BizAway to finalize new acquisitions and invest in new research and development. Read More

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Lilium avoids delisting with $192M injection

By Linda Fox | July 18, 2023

EVTOL company Lilium hopes to achieve its first manned flight in the second half of 2024. Read More

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Expedia Group lays off staff in U.S. and abroad

By Mitra Sorrells | July 17, 2023

Beginning last Wednesday there are multiple posts on social media from people who say they were Expedia Group employees and have been laid off, and the company has confirmed the layoffs but would not... Read More

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Boddy gets $2.2M to connect travelers with wellness activities

By Mitra Sorrells | July 13, 2023

Boddy operates a consumer-facing website and partners with hotels, airlines and online travel agencies to enable travelers to book wellness experiences in cities around the world. Read More

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Culture Trip considers sale, funding options following management buyout

By Mitra Sorrells | July 12, 2023

Culture Trip has struggled to find its way and is now considering a sale after raising more than £130 million from investors. Read More

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Travel investors on trip planning and using B2C as a sandbox

By Linda Fox | July 12, 2023

Rod Cuthbert, travel industry veteran best known for founding Viator, joins Bobby Demri, founder and managing director of Roch Ventures, to talk travel investment trends in the PhocusWire Studio at... Read More

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Startup for reselling non-refundable tickets raises $3M

By Derek Catron | July 12, 2023

Fairlyne, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2023, offers the technology to allow travel companies to add resales to their distribution. Read More

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With acquisition, South Korea’s ONDA can manage all types of properties

By Derek Catron | July 10, 2023

The company’s moves included forming a subsidiary, OATech, after acquiring the hotel property management system business unit of Oasis Story, a Korean-based B2B solutions provider. Read More

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