Finance


Travel SPACs are facing a reckoning
News / Online
Travel SPACs are facing a reckoning
By Jill Menze | June 13, 2022
Some of the more high-profile SPACs in travel are facing scrutiny as valuations plummet and cost-cutting measures take hold. Read More
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News / Startups
Sonder restructuring to include layoffs, growth limits
By Chris Davis - Business Travel News | June 10, 2022
Sonder is laying off 21% of its corporate employees and 7% of its front-line staff. Read More
Minieye tops up Series D for autonomous driving tech
News / Technology
Minieye tops up Series D for autonomous driving tech
By Linda Fox | June 9, 2022
Minieye brings its Series D round to a close with $120 million to invest in its autonomous driving technology. Read More
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News / Startups
Journera raises $10M to grow its data exchange platform
By Mitra Sorrells | June 1, 2022
Journera says it will use the funding for market expansion. Read More
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News / Startups
Borrow A Boat beats target, raises £1M in 24 hours
By Linda Fox | May 31, 2022
The U.K-based company has raised funding through crowd campaigns in the past landing more than £1 million late last year.   Read More
Tighter capital markets will test travel startups
Opinion / Startups
Tighter capital markets will test travel startups
By Bryan Auchterlonie - Destination Capital | May 31, 2022
In an uncertain capital market cycle, thinly capitalized growth companies will be more exposed and need to respond faster. Read More
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News / Online
Amex GBT aims to accelerate growth with debut on public markets
By Mitra Sorrells | May 31, 2022
The newly combined company is known as Global Business Travel Group and trades under the symbol GBTG.   Read More
MakeMyTrip narrows losses, looks to international recovery in 2022
News / Online
MakeMyTrip narrows losses, looks to international recovery in 2022
By Linda Fox | May 25, 2022
The OTA reported a full-year loss of $30 million for the year ending March 31, 2022, compared to $68 million for 2021. Read More
Accessible travel platform Mobee raises €1.5M in funding
News / Startups
Accessible travel platform Mobee raises €1.5M in funding
By Linda Fox | May 24, 2022
The company offers accessible accommodation and activities via its platform. Read More
Sensible 4 lands EU loan for autonomous tech push
News / Startups
Sensible 4 lands EU loan for autonomous tech push
By Linda Fox | May 23, 2022
The Finnish company has developed autonomous driving software that works under challenging weather conditions. Read More
Despegar posts second quarter of profitability as demand recovers
News / Online
Despegar posts second quarter of profitability as demand recovers
By Jill Menze | May 19, 2022
The Latin American online travel company reports adjusted EBITDA of $12.3 million for the period ending March 31, 2022. Read More
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News / Online
Grab outperforms guidance with growth across all business units
By Mitra Sorrells | May 19, 2022
Mobility and delivery brand Grab posts revenue in the first quarter of $228 million, a 6% increase compared to the same period in 2021. Read More
Bob W begins M&A ramp up, acquires Estonishing Stay
News / Online
Bob W begins M&A ramp up, acquires Estonishing Stay
By Linda Fox | May 18, 2022
Estonia-based Estonishing Stay, which launched in 2019, adds to Bob W’s existing portfolio of rentals across Europe. Read More
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News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2022: The inside scoop from investors
By PhocusWire | May 18, 2022
At Phocuswright Europe, three of the industry’s leading investment professionals will discuss the current and future outlook for travel funding. Read More
Amex GBT reports large client travel demand accelerating
News / Distribution
Amex GBT reports large client travel demand accelerating
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | May 17, 2022
For Q1 2022, Amex GBT reported $350 million in revenue, up 179% compared with the first quarter of 2021 and half of pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Read More
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