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News / Startups

On-demand car rental startup Kyte raises $60M for expansion

By Jill Menze | November 10, 2022

The Series B round will help Kyte on its mission to become “the world’s largest operator of electrified fleets.” Read More

News / Online

Busbud merges with Betterez, gets funding from Amadeus Ventures

By Mitra Sorrells | November 9, 2022

Founded in 2011, Busbud offers bus tickets from more than 3,900 companies in more than 80 countries. Read More

From Our Partners / Distribution

Video: Opportunities and challenges in B2B travel distribution

By PhocusWire | November 8, 2022

TBO co-founder Gaurav Bhatnager explains how technology enables the platform to connect more than 100,000 travel buyers with millions of travel suppliers across more than 110 countries. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Report: How travel fintech can boost revenue

By Cathy Walsh - PhocusWire | November 7, 2022

Find out how flexible travel products can provide travelers with the reassurance needed to book with confidence. Read More

News / Startups

Car subscription startup Invygo drives off with $10M for expansion

By Kathryn Walson | November 1, 2022

Launched in 2019, the Invygo app allows customers to choose, drive and swap cars. Read More

News / Startups

ConnexPay raises $110M to fund global expansion

By Kathryn Walson | October 26, 2022

ConnexPay previously closed a Series B funding round of $20 million in December 2021. Read More

News / Online

What mobility booking data reveals about traveler behavior

By Jill Menze | October 26, 2022

According to a new report from Omio, travelers are opting for more sustainable modes of travel and staying closer to home. Read More

News / Online

Australia’s Camplify acquires European RV rental marketplace PaulCamper

By Mitra Sorrells | October 20, 2022

The acquisition adds operations in Germany as well as Austria and the Netherlands for Camplify, doubling the size of its business as measured by customers, fleet size, bookings and gross profit. Read More

News / Technology

Booking.com partners with Chooose to boost traveler awareness of climate impacts

By Mitra Sorrells | October 20, 2022

The partnership will initially focus on providing transparent information about the carbon impact of each element of a booking. Read More

News / Startups

CitySwift raises €5M for public transport intelligence tools

By Linda Fox | October 18, 2022

The Series A investment brings Ireland-based CitySwift's total funding to €8.5 million. Read More

News / Startups

QEEQ car rental gets investment from Alibaba-owned Fliggy

By Mitra Sorrells | October 18, 2022

QEEQ says the funding is part of a larger partnership it is developing with Fliggy to promote digitalization and innovation in the car rental category. Read More

News / Online

WTTC and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance unite for environmental push

By Linda Fox | October 17, 2022

The pair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing both organizations to working together on reducing the environmental impact of the hospitality industry. Read More

News / Online

Zoomcar seeks public listing via SPAC

By Linda Fox | October 14, 2022

The transaction values the combined company, which will be renamed Zooomcar Holdings, at $456 million. Read More

News / Online

RV travel stays the course: “There’s no going back”

By Jill Menze | October 14, 2022

Interest in RV rentals - a popular choice amid the pandemic - remains high, with platforms such as Outdoorsy exceeding $2 billion in total transactions. Read More