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3 questions every travel tech founder should ask before raising their next round
Opinion / Startups
3 questions every travel tech founder should ask before raising their next round
By Anthony Collias - Stasher | November 19, 2025
Anthony Collias, COO and co-founder of Stasher, lays out why founders should examine their flywheel, budget and business model. Read More
Revolut enters payments partnership with Booking.com
News / Online
Revolut enters payments partnership with Booking.com
By Morgan Hines | November 17, 2025
The payment option is available when paying for Booking.com accommodations, and the companies plan to expand to flights and cars. Read More
The future of agentic payments in travel
News / Technology
The future of agentic payments in travel
By Morgan Hines | November 11, 2025
Agentic commerce is becoming a reality—how far is the travel industry from moving to AI-powered payments? Read More
The supplier shift powering Latin America’s travel growth
News / Online
The supplier shift powering Latin America’s travel growth
By Phocuswright Research | November 10, 2025
Across airlines, hotels, car rentals and intermediaries, the post-pandemic reset is giving way to a new phase of consolidation and innovation in Latin America. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: SkyLink
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: SkyLink
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
SkyLink is an AI-powered corporate travel booking solution that sits within a company’s enterprise chat system. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: HeyMax
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: HeyMax
By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025
HeyMax turns everyday spend into aspirational travel by rewarding extra miles on everyday transactions. Read More
Nearly half of Airbnb experiences bookings unrelated to accommodations
News / Online
Nearly half of Airbnb experiences bookings unrelated to accommodations
By Morgan Hines | November 6, 2025
When asked why Airbnb wasn’t a partner on OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT apps, CEO Brian Chesky said the company didn't believe the integration was "ready." Read More
Trivago reports ongoing growth, continues 'disciplined' marketing approach
News / Online
Trivago reports ongoing growth, continues 'disciplined' marketing approach
By Abby Crotty | November 4, 2025
Trivago CEO Johannes Thomas said the company is “encouraged by the strength and durability of our momentum.” Read More
TravelPerk rebrands to ‘Perk,’ aims to eliminate non-core work for employees
News / Online
TravelPerk rebrands to ‘Perk,’ aims to eliminate non-core work for employees
By Abby Crotty | November 4, 2025
The corporate travel management platform will now just be known as "Perk" and establish headquarters in London and Boston. Read More
Juniper Group adds Inspiretec in latest travel tech acquisition
News / Technology
Juniper Group adds Inspiretec in latest travel tech acquisition
By Abby Crotty | November 3, 2025
So far this year, Juniper Group has also acquired InteRES, RezMagic and BMF. Read More
The AI-native edge: What travel can learn from AI-driven companies
News / Startups
The AI-native edge: What travel can learn from AI-driven companies
By Phocuswright Research | November 3, 2025
 Travel companies can get a preview of Phocuswright's report "The AI-Native Edge: Travel Startups 2025." Read More
2 ground transportation companies secure millions in funding
News / Online
2 ground transportation companies secure millions in funding
By Abby Crotty | October 31, 2025
India-based IntrCity SmartBus and Amsterdam-based Dott have both raised significant funding in October. Read More
Travel management specialist Navan to debut on the Nasdaq
News / Distribution
Travel management specialist Navan to debut on the Nasdaq
By Linda Fox | October 30, 2025
In September, the company filed an S-1 registration document detailing its plans to list on the Nasdaq under the symbol “NAVN.”   Read More
Booking Holdings shares 'early' thoughts on OpenAI apps, reports domestic growth
News / Online
Booking Holdings shares 'early' thoughts on OpenAI apps, reports domestic growth
By Abby Crotty | October 28, 2025
CEO Glenn Fogel conceded that it is still early, but the company is “very happy to be in the first wave of apps with OpenAI.” Read More
Travel tech provider DCS Plus acquired by Abingdon Software Group
News / Technology
Travel tech provider DCS Plus acquired by Abingdon Software Group
By Abby Crotty | October 28, 2025
Abingdon Software Group said the acquisition expands its portfolio of software products, accelerates innovation and opens new markets. Read More
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