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Japan’s SmartRyde raises $3.4M as it expands airport transfer marketplace

By Mitra Sorrells | April 9, 2023

Along with the funding, SmartRyde has created an API so online travel agencies and airlines can connect directly to its global network to easily offer pre-booked airport transfers in their booking... Read More

News / Startups

ONDA invests in Hoteliers.Guru to expand Southeast Asia reach

By Kathryn Walson | April 7, 2023

South Korea-based ONDA said the investment in Thailand-based Hoteliers.Guru “will lead the digital transformation of global hotels.” Read More

News / Technology

Flybondi, TravelX partner to issue tickets as an NFT

By Derek Catron | April 6, 2023

Flybondi passengers that activate the NFT version of their ticket can transfer or sell the ticket up to 72 hours before departure. Read More

News / Online

Navan acquires India-based TMC as part of global growth

By Mitra Sorrells | April 6, 2023

Founded in 2015, Tripeur's team will now become part of Navan, with its local inventory, technology and support integrated into Navan’s platform. Read More

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Shuttlers drives off with $4M for shared mobility service

By Linda Fox | April 5, 2023

The Nigeria-based company says the investment will go towards route expansion and technology development. Read More

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Fetcherr lands $12.5M to fuel growth of airline pricing tech

By Linda Fox | April 4, 2023

The investment in the Israel-based company, which follows a $7 million Series A round in 2022, was led by Left Lane Capital and M-Fund. Read More

News / Online

Next Capital to acquire Australian STR operator Alloggio for $41M

By Kathryn Walson | April 4, 2023

Alloggio, Italian for “accommodation,” operates through three business verticals: asset management, distribution and channel management, and operations and logistics. Read More

News / Technology

Travelport raises $200M to fuel growth

By Linda Fox | March 31, 2023

Travelport said the funds will enable it to advance its growth strategy following a strong first quarter and its acquisition of Deem. Read More

Opinion / Online

Should everyone jump on the dynamic pricing bandwagon?

By Frank Belzer – ICON Park | March 31, 2023

While Disney has launched one of the most complex dynamic pricing systems, these can create unintended consequences for companies that don’t plan carefully. Read More

News / Startups

AllFly raises $2.4M to expand group and corporate travel

By Derek Catron | March 30, 2023

New investment in the company formerly known as Bacarai was led by Lightbank with participation from Corazon Capital. Read More

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Troop adds $11M in funding for meetings tech push

By Linda Fox | March 30, 2023

The investment was led by Durable Capital Partners and Madrona Venture Group with All Iron Ventures and Conexo Ventures also participating. Read More

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Koala secures €2M for insurtech expansion in Europe

By Linda Fox | March 29, 2023

Existing investor Insurtech Gateway led the round with new investors Uneti Ventures, Slimmer AI and Sterling Oak also participating. Read More

News / Online

Cabify closes $110M round, looks to further expansion

By Linda Fox | March 28, 2023

The latest investment in the company comes from Orilla Asset Management and AXIS and adds to Cabify’s €40 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), as well as an investment from Mutua... Read More

News / Startups

Reeco checks in with $10M for hotel supplies marketplace

By Linda Fox | March 28, 2023

The investment in the Israel-based company was led by Net Capital Ventures and Joule Ventures while a number of angel investors also participated. Read More