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News / Online

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

News / Technology

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

News / Online

Boutique apart-hotel brand Locale captures $11M to spur expansion, production innovation

By Steven Lerner | January 15, 2020

The company says it will use the funding to invest in digital product innovation, hire executive-level talent and expand operations into new cities. Read More

News / Distribution

ToursByLocals survives decade of bootstrapping, raises $33M to accelerate growth

By Steven Lerner | January 13, 2020

Tritium Partners is leading the investment and is receiving a minority equity stake in the company. Read More

News / Technology

Hotel revenue management tool Beonprice lands €2.5M for product development, European expansion

By Steven Lerner | January 13, 2020

This latest investment, which is all equity, brings the company's total funding to date to €5 million. Read More

News / Technology

Price-predicting app Atta raises $3M to strengthen Asia partnerships, marketing efforts

By Steven Lerner | January 10, 2020

Atta Inc. will also use the funding to recruit engineers and increase partnerships in the region. Read More

News / Startups

FCM Travel Solutions invests in business travel startup Shep

By Jill Menze | January 7, 2020

Shep, one of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Startups for 2019, will lend its browser extension technology to FCM Travel Solutions' platforms. Read More

News / Online

Holiday deals site Icelolly gets £2M in funding to push marketing efforts

By Steven Lerner | January 7, 2020

Holiday comparison and deals platform Icelolly will boost its marketing strategy following a £2 million investment from Silicon Valley Bank. Read More

News / Startups

Hospitality startup The Guild bags $25M to fuel market expansion

By Steven Lerner | January 6, 2020

The Guild wants to expand its alternative accommodation operations into new cities and develop guest-friendly technology for business travelers. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

The digital travel revolution, next-gen consumers and the role of insurance

By PhocusWire | January 6, 2020

Over the course of two interviews, PhocusWire spoke to Beth Godlin, president at the Aon Travel Practice, about a wide range of issues in the travel industry. Read More

News / Technology

AI-powered bot Eddy Travels lands $500K inaugural round for market expansion

By Steven Lerner | December 27, 2019

Techstars Toronto, Practica Capital and Open Circle Capital VCs led the round, with participation from angel investors in the United States, Canada and the U.K. Read More