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News / Online

By Kathryn Walson | April 27, 2023

Scott Gillespie, founder and CEO of travel consulting business tClara, presents a framework and guidance for the industry on assigning monetary value to business travel. Read More

News / Online

Sonder at risk of delisting from Nasdaq

By Kathryn Walson | April 26, 2023

The company has 180 calendar days – by Oct. 18 – to get in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement or it could be delisted. Read More

News / Startups

Paxflow lands $2.2M to bring automation to tour operators

By Linda Fox | April 24, 2023

The investment in the Iceland-based company has come from local venture capital firm Brunnur Ventures. Read More

News / Startups

Travel startups: End of the boom or beginnings of a renaissance?

By Mike Coletta - Phocuswright | April 24, 2023

We have entered very difficult territory for fundraising in travel, and the days of easy money are over (at least for now). Read More

News / Online

Tablecross raises $2M to boost food tourism in Japan

By Mitra Sorrells | April 24, 2023

Tablecross operates ByFood.com, a platform to help English-speaking visitors to Japan find food experiences such as tours and cooking classes. Read More

News / Startups

Kindred, Holiday Swap attract $15M investment rounds

By Linda Fox | April 21, 2023

The investment in Kindred was led by New Enterprise Associates with participation from existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, Caffeinated Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners and Outset Capital. Read More

News / Distribution

Constellation Software invests in hotel-travel marketplace

By Derek Catron | April 21, 2023

Roibos' platform offers transparent and direct connectivity between hoteliers and travel operators. The undisclosed investment will enable Roibos to accelerate its growth and expand its global presence.... Read More

News / Startups

Bob W enters German market with acquisition of Charly Hospitality

By Kathryn Walson | April 20, 2023

The Helsinki-based company said it expects to operate more than 40 properties across Europe by the end of 2023. The company currently operates 27 apartment hotel and co-living properties. Read More

News / Startups

Spot2Nite RV platform lands $3M to fuel expansion

By Kathryn Walson | April 19, 2023

The Louisiana-based company was founded in 2019 by a family of avid RVers to “end the time-consuming … single-source booking routine prevalent throughout the campground community.” Read More

News / Startups

Yonder raises £62.5 million, eyes expansion beyond London

By Derek Catron | April 19, 2023

The credit card company is geared toward young users and those who want to redeem points they earn through purchases for experiences like dinners out or event tickets. Read More

News / Startups

Your.Rentals raises €2.15M to enhance vacation rental platform

By Kathryn Walson | April 18, 2023

The startup plans to use the funds to expand its team and “accelerate the development of its all-in-one solution for small property managers, agencies and hosts.” Read More

News / Startups

Beeyonder sees future for virtual tours despite Heygo shuttering

By Kathryn Walson | April 17, 2023

Boston-based virtual tours company Beeyonder has found that the pre-paid model is largely what makes it sustainable. Companies pay corporate rates for tours. Read More