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Sounding Off: Startups should consider giving something away for the greater good

By PhocusWire | February 14, 2020

Peak Kayak and its investment/acquisition policy might seem alien to many startups or growing businesses as we enter the 2020s, but it shouldn't be ruled out for fear of dilution of the potential... Read More

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Coronavirus upends revenue management strategies for hotels and airlines

By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2020

The growing coronavirus outbreak is creating challenges for revenue managers across all sectors of the travel industry. Read More

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Impala seizes $20M in funding to invest in hotel booking tools

By Steven Lerner | February 10, 2020

The all-equity round is backed by Lakestar, which previously invested in Airbnb and GetYourGuide, and Latitude Ventures, the Series B+ sister fund to LocalGuide. Read More

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ATPI unveils venture arm for corporate travel startups focused on UX

By Linda Fox | February 10, 2020

Corporate travel company ATPI has unveiled an initiative called Endeavour to invest in travel startups that focus on the user experience. Read More

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Turo rides off with an extra $30M in Series E funding, new celebrity investors

By Steven Lerner | February 6, 2020

Several celebrities, most notably NFL star Larry Fitzgerald and rapper 2 Chainz, are now shareholders in Turo. Read More

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Communications platform Beekeeper augments Series B with $5M in funding

By Steven Lerner | February 5, 2020

Nearly five months after announcing its $45 million Series B funding, Beekeeper is adding an extra $5 million to the round. Read More

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H2O Hospitality adds $7M in funding to sustain quarterly revenue growth

By Steven Lerner | February 4, 2020

The new round will be used to support the company’s fast-growing working capital needs. Read More

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Wishbox secures $2.5M to help property managers win upsells

By Steven Lerner | February 4, 2020

The company says the funding will be used to accelerate global expansion and to develop more opportunities for property managers to offer value to their guests. Read More

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Upgrade Pack completes $6.5M seed round, expands exclusive rewards marketplace

By Steven Lerner | January 29, 2020

Flight- and hotel-upgrade marketplace Upgrade Pack has secured $2.2 million in private investment to complete its $6.5 million seed round. Read More

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Nannybag packs €2M in funding to launch new door-to-door service

By Steven Lerner | January 28, 2020

Nannybag is a collaborative luggage storage network that allows travelers to entrust their belongings to local hotels and stores. Read More

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Are venture capitalists consciously focusing on sustainability in travel?

By Steven Lerner | January 28, 2020

Although sustainability is gaining momentum among investors, is it advancing in travel? Read More

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Mobility startup Bounce raises $105M on the path to electric vehicle expansion

By Steven Lerner | January 28, 2020

Bike and scooter rental company Bounce is developing its own fleet of electric vehicles with the help of a new investment of $105 million. Read More

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Luggage storage network Stasher bags $2.5M, eyes operations in 10,000 new cities

By Steven Lerner | January 23, 2020

The London-based startup provides a marketplace for travelers to find local shops and hotels that can store their luggage on a short- to medium-term basis. Read More

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By-the-hour hotel booking site ByHours adds €8M to launch U.S. operations

By Steven Lerner | January 22, 2020

Angel Ventures and DILA Capita led the Series B equity round, with participation by previous investor Howzat Partners. Read More

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Smart hotel specialist Xie Zhu Technology overcomes "capital winter" to raise $37M

By Steven Lerner | January 17, 2020

Xie Zhu Technology says it will use the funding for technology research and development, expanding into new markets in Southeast Asia and to prepare for a potential IPO in 2020. Read More

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