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News / Online

VIDEO: Investors optimistic about growth opportunities across travel

By Mitra Sorrells | December 8, 2020

During a panel discussion at The Phocuswright Conference, investors mentioned accommodations, tours and activities, contactless solutions and sustainability as areas of interest. Read More

News / Startups

Car subscription service Finn.auto lands €20m Series A

By Mitra Sorrells | December 8, 2020

The company has a sustainability focus - with a range of electric vehicles and offsets for each subscription. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: JetCamp wants a slice of the European camping market

By Linda Fox | December 7, 2020

JetCamp has just received early-stage funding from Falkensteiner Ventures to help it accelerate growth in Europe. Read More

News / Startups

Space Perspective lands $7M in seed funding

By Linda Fox | December 4, 2020

Space Perspective will use the funding to further its ambition of launching a test flight next year. Read More

News / Startups

State of travel startups: 2020 has left its mark but there is positive news

By Kevin May | December 4, 2020

The travel startup landscape has also not escaped the grim effects of layoffs and the huge drops in demand from travelers and demands for new technology and services from partners. Read More

News / Startups

ConnexPay tops up Series A with $6M, plans expansion in other sectors

By Linda Fox | December 1, 2020

F-Prime Capital and existing investors are part of ConnexPay's latest funding. Read More

News / Startups

Reposite lands $2.5M investment for travel industry workspace platform

By Linda Fox | December 1, 2020

The startup was developed during the pandemic to help trade partners manage relationships and reduce manual processes. Read More

News / Technology

Dohop accelerates interlining tech with new investment from SEP

By Mitra Sorrells | November 26, 2020

The company says its total funding is now nearly €20 million. Read More

News / Online

"Perfect timing" - Travel industry reacts to Airbnb's IPO filing

By Jill Menze | November 18, 2020

With Airbnb filing for its long-awaited initial public offering, experts weigh in on what it means for the travel industry. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Colibra pays for flight delays and cancellations

By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2020

Colibra processes claims under Europe's flight compensation rule, which covers all flights within and originating from Europe. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb's IPO registration shows it's ready to join the big leagues

By Kevin May | November 17, 2020

On the eve of its debut on the public markets, documents filed this week indicate that it is ready move in comfortably alongside the likes of Expedia Group and Booking Holdings. Read More

News / Online

Skyscanner launches COVID-19 travel insurance

By Mitra Sorrells | November 13, 2020

In partnership with Cover Genius, Skyscanner customers can purchase medical, trip cancellation and airline insolvency coverage. Read More

News / Startups

Is Asia the example for travel technology's recovery?

By Linda Fox | November 12, 2020

Predictions for travel and mobility tech recovery in Asia from Lufthansa Innovation Hub, including a return for business travel and VC-backed funding to startups in the region. Read More