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Expedia Group to power new SoFi Travel site
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Expedia Group to power new SoFi Travel site
By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2023
Expedia Group also provides travel content and services for financial institutions including Revolut, Scotiabank, American Express, Royal Bank of Canada and more. Read More
HumanForest raises £12M to double its fleet, invest in tech
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HumanForest raises £12M to double its fleet, invest in tech
By Kathryn Walson | April 27, 2023
The London-based company plans to invest the equity component into its user app and advertising technology platform. Read More
As airfares soar, train bookings rise
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As airfares soar, train bookings rise
By Kathryn Walson | April 26, 2023
Omio has compared its search and booking data from Q1 2019 with Q1 2023, finding a 20% increase in total train bookings and a 54% decrease in total flight bookings. Read More
Rydes raises €3.5M to bring corporate mobility platform to U.S.
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Rydes raises €3.5M to bring corporate mobility platform to U.S.
By Derek Catron | April 26, 2023
With Rydes, companies provide employees a monthly budget they can use to submit costs for ride hailing, car or bike rentals, public transport or fuel charge cards for their own vehicle.   ... Read More
Ixigo technology chief on AI, ChatGPT and their potential
News / Technology
Ixigo technology chief on AI, ChatGPT and their potential
By Linda Fox | April 25, 2023
Mobile-driven Ixigo has made a string of acquisitions and investments in recent years, adding technology and inventory, and was an early mover when it came to experimenting with artificial intelligence. Read More
Travel startups: End of the boom or beginnings of a renaissance?
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Travel startups: End of the boom or beginnings of a renaissance?
By Mike Coletta - Phocuswright | April 24, 2023
We have entered very difficult territory for fundraising in travel, and the days of easy money are over (at least for now). Read More
Hotel and rail are segments to watch in Spain
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Hotel and rail are segments to watch in Spain
By Phocuswright Research | April 21, 2023
This Phocuswright report provides a comprehensive view of the Spain travel market, including detailed market sizing and projections, distribution trends, analysis of major travel segments, key... Read More
Spot2Nite RV platform lands $3M to fuel expansion
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Spot2Nite RV platform lands $3M to fuel expansion
By Kathryn Walson | April 19, 2023
The Louisiana-based company was founded in 2019 by a family of avid RVers to “end the time-consuming … single-source booking routine prevalent throughout the campground community.” Read More
Zeus Scooters expands reach through acquisition of Zipp Mobility
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Zeus Scooters expands reach through acquisition of Zipp Mobility
By Linda Fox | April 17, 2023
The acquisition provides Zeus with further reach in the United Kingdom and Ireland markets. Read More
Journera TripSignals
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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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Uber-owned Careem spins out super app with $400M investment
By Mitra Sorrells | April 11, 2023
Careem will split into two business units - Careem Rides and Careem Technologies, which will manage development of its super app. Read More
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Japan’s SmartRyde raises $3.4M as it expands airport transfer marketplace
By Mitra Sorrells | April 9, 2023
Along with the funding, SmartRyde has created an API so online travel agencies and airlines can connect directly to its global network to easily offer pre-booked airport transfers in their booking... Read More
Shuttlers drives off with $4M for shared mobility service
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Shuttlers drives off with $4M for shared mobility service
By Linda Fox | April 5, 2023
The Nigeria-based company says the investment will go towards route expansion and technology development. Read More
Autio app driving
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Autio raises $5.9M to expand mobile storytelling reach
By Derek Catron | April 5, 2023
 The Kevin Costner co-founded mobile audio storytelling app also announced a strategic partnership with iHeartMedia, which led the funding round.   Read More
Audi road trips
News / Technology
Road.Travel’s newest trip takes app into Audi, BMW UK
By Derek Catron | March 31, 2023
Road.Travel announced two new partnerships that will soon make its curated driving routes available for drivers of new Audis as well as BMW owners in the United Kingdom.   Read More
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