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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

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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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Travel fintech momentum builds as industry looks to boost revenue

By Linda Fox | May 17, 2022

Travel companies plan to equal or increase investment in fintech products and services this year. Read More

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Getaround plans public listing via SPAC

By Linda Fox | May 13, 2022

The company has agreed to merge with InterPrivate II Acquisition Corp with a value of $1.2 billion for the combined entity. Read More

News / Startups

Czech camper van rental marketplace adds €2.7M to seed round

By Mitra Sorrells | May 13, 2022

Campiri says it will use the funding to enter new markets, add to its team and to purchase vehicles to sell to others that want to rent on the platform. Read More

News / Startups

Katanox raises $5.7M, adds Expedia exec Rob Torres to board

By Mitra Sorrells | May 12, 2022

Katanox says it will use this funding to expand internationally and further develop its platform and integrations with CRS, PMS and payment service providers. Read More

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Cabify gets EU bank loan for electric vehicle rollout

By Linda Fox | May 12, 2022

The investment will help Cabify achieve its target of a zero-emission fleet in Spain by 2025 and worldwide by 2030. Read More

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Sonder revenue slips due to omicron in Q1 2022

By Jill Menze | May 11, 2022

For Q1 2022, Sonder revenue decreased from the previous quarter to $80.5 million, while adjusted EBITDA was negative $83.5 million. Read More

News / Startups

Bookaway revs up with $35M in Series C funding

By Linda Fox | May 10, 2022

The company, whose brands include 12Go, GetByBus and Plataforma 10, has now raised a total of $80 million. Read More

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Despegar to acquire Brazilian OTA Viajanet

By Mitra Sorrells | May 6, 2022

This marks the third acquisition of a Brazil-based company for Despegar, which operates as Decolar in the Brazil market. Read More

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777 Partners acquires AeroCRS and WorldTicket

By Mitra Sorrells | May 5, 2022

The firm says it will form a new travel group to offer a suite of products to airlines and travel companies for retailing, distribution, interlining and passenger connectivity. Read More

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Arrivalist signs $2M debt financing investment round

By Kevin May | May 5, 2022

The non-dilutive debt financing program is the fifth round of support that the U.S.-based company has received to-date from Lighter Capital. Read More

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Booking Holdings reports quarterly record for gross bookings of $27B

By Mitra Sorrells | May 4, 2022

Booking Holdings' adjusted EBITDA in the Q1 2022 was $310 million, compared with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $195 million in Q1 2021. Read More

News / Startups

Mint House raises $35M led by Mohari Hospitality

By Mitra Sorrells | May 4, 2022

Mint House reports its revenue grew more than 200% in 2021, and in the last two years the company has tripled its property count, now at 22 properties in 14 markets. Read More