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How Google and Uber influence ground transportation

By Linda Fox | December 15, 2022

SilverRail's Aaron Gowell and Distribusion's Johannes Thunert talk ground transportation tech and funding trends in the PhocusWire Studio at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

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Hotel Manager lands £1M for modular hotel tech platform

By Linda Fox | December 14, 2022

Fuel Ventures led the investment in the U.K.-based company while Pitchdrive VC, CORE angels Lisbon, Boost Fund and Startupist Ventures also participated. Read More

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Welcome Pickups adds €5.3M for product development and expansion

By Linda Fox | December 12, 2022

Existing investors Market One Capital, Flashpoint and Venture Friends also made up this latest investment in the Greece-based startup. Read More

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Tough 2022 for travel startups as investors turn cautious

By Linda Fox | December 12, 2022

Early stage rounds in particular have been highlighted as impacted by the more conservative approach from investors who, perhaps stung by the pandemic, turned to startups with a proven market fit. Read More

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Cabana fuels growth with $3M in fresh funding

By Kathryn Walson | December 9, 2022

Founded in 2019, the “mobile hotel” company was named a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2022. Read More

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TripActions picks up $400M in credit facilities to accelerate global growth

By Mitra Sorrells | December 8, 2022

The announcement comes two months after TripActions Series G funding that valued the company at $9.2 billion. Read More

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American Express invests in hotel payment startup Selfbook

By Mitra Sorrells | December 8, 2022

Along with the investment, Selfbook says it is exploring collaboration with American Express on things such as streamlining payments and helping hotels expand their offerings. Read More

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Evaneos lands €20M to develop its sustainable tourism marketplace

By Linda Fox | December 7, 2022

Existing investors Partech, Level Equity, Quadrille Capital, XAnge, Serena Capital and Bpifrance have come together to participate in the funding for the France-based travel platform. Read More

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OYO restructures to scale up hotels and homes business

By Kathryn Walson | December 5, 2022

The India-based company is adding 250 employees to partner-relationship management and business development teams. Read More

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Le Collectionist scores €60M for luxury rentals expansion

By Linda Fox | December 2, 2022

Highland Europe led the investment in the Paris, France-based business with a number of business angels and private investors also involved. Read More

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Blueground acquires Brazilian proptech startup Tabas

By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2022

The acquisition, the first for Blueground, enables the company to enter the Latin American market. Read More

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Economic uncertainty clouds analysts' travel outlook

By PhocusWire | November 17, 2022

Three Wall Street analysts share their outlook for the travel industry during the Street Talk panel at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Nectar

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022

Nectar provides specialized financing solutions for professional short-term rental and commercial real estate owners, managers and investors. Read More

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On-demand car rental startup Kyte raises $60M for expansion

By Jill Menze | November 10, 2022

The Series B round will help Kyte on its mission to become “the world’s largest operator of electrified fleets.” Read More

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Limehome lands €45M to fund more European expansion

By Linda Fox | November 8, 2022

The investment in the Germany-based business comes from new investors AW Rostamani Group and Capital Four, as well as existing investors HV Capital, Picus Capital and Lakestar. Read More

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