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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Turneo

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Turneo is an e-commerce platform for hotels and other travel brands that want to offer experiences to their guests. Read More

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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi optimistic about its travel future

By Morgan Hines | October 3, 2023

Uber has seen a positive response to travel features it launched in the United Kingdom and is looking for ways to continue to expand the services. Read More

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Paramount teams up with travel startup for "Emily in Paris" trips

By Morgan Hines | September 20, 2023

In this latest example of "set-jetting" initiatives, travel startup Dharma will manage the bookings, payments and guest experience for trips hosted by lifestyle influencers, called “Emileaders.” Read More

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Capital One acquires digital concierge, Velocity Black

By Derek Catron | June 2, 2023

Capital One is enhancing its travel offerings with the acquisition of Velocity Black. Read More

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Tablecross raises $2M to boost food tourism in Japan

By Mitra Sorrells | April 24, 2023

Tablecross operates ByFood.com, a platform to help English-speaking visitors to Japan find food experiences such as tours and cooking classes. Read More

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Yonder raises £62.5 million, eyes expansion beyond London

By Derek Catron | April 19, 2023

The credit card company is geared toward young users and those who want to redeem points they earn through purchases for experiences like dinners out or event tickets. Read More

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Journera debuts TripSignals platform to connect travel data

By Derek Catron | April 14, 2023

Journera CEO Jeff Katz sees benefits for travelers as well as the airlines and hotels that want their business from journey’s start to finish. Read More

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RocketRez acquisition adds AI tech to guest experience

By Kathryn Walson | March 3, 2023

TourOpp Go! says its chatbot technology automates communication between tourist attractions and ticket buyers. Read More

News / Startups

Kayak co-founder prepares to launch hotel reviews and booking in new app

By Mitra Sorrells | February 17, 2023

Paul English says his goal is to have restaurant, hotel and event reviews and bookings available in the Deets app for 15 cities across the United States by the end of 2023. Read More

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Fever adds $110M to coffers to boost content

By Linda Fox | February 3, 2023

The investment in New York and Madrid-based Fever was led by Goldman Sachs with a number of other investors also participating. Read More

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The evolution of in-room voice tech in hospitality

By Kathryn Walson | January 25, 2023

Voice assistants help short-staffed hotels by answering routine questions that the front desk would otherwise have to answer. They can also boost revenue by upselling spa services or future bookings,... Read More

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Grazzy lands $4.25M for hospitality payment and tipping platform

By Linda Fox | January 24, 2023

The investment from Next Coast Ventures and Tuesday Capital brings the company’s total seed round to $6.8 million. Read More

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Uber on its future plans for travel products

By Mitra Sorrells | January 19, 2023

Uber’s head of growth and new products for travel and airports, Loren Kosloske, discusses the company’s future plans related to multi-modality, flights and hotels. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Out of Office gives travel tips from friends and influencers

By Linda Fox | January 13, 2023

The Out of Office platform aggregates destinations, hotels, restaurants and more based on the user's preferences and who they follow. Read More

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Forbes Travel Guide partners with Jerne for influencer marketing

By Kathryn Walson | December 5, 2022

The integrated partnership grants FTG’s 2,000 hotels, restaurants and spas access to Jerne’s technology that facilitates relationships with influencers and creators. Read More

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