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Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Tukio wants to simplify African safari booking and planning

By Abby Crotty | June 6, 2025

Tukio wants to improve transparency and simplify the planning and booking process for African safaris. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why AI travel scenarios miss the $3T opportunity

By Robert Matsuoka | May 30, 2025

Former TripAdvisor exec Robert Matsuoka evaluates where AI misses the mark in travel—and where the actual disruption will come from. Read More

News / Technology

Airbnb adds catering, massages, personal training and more in new 'Services' business

By Morgan Hines | May 13, 2025

The refreshed and new Airbnb categories come after the company said in February that it would spend up to $250 million on new lines of business in 2025. Read More

News / Technology

How Destination Toronto developed its AI assistant 6ix

By Linda Fox | April 8, 2025

Destination Toronto unveiled its AI chatbot 6ix last year, and through the initiative, the DMO is gaining insights on how users are engaging with its content. Read More

News / Startups

AI trip planner Mindtrip acquires travel guide platform Thatch

By Morgan Hines | March 12, 2025

In a post addressed to creators and travelers Monday, Thatch said its content has migrated to Mindtrip. Read More

News / Technology

Exoticca receives €25M to expand presence, build out AI technology

By Morgan Hines | February 11, 2025

The €25 million comes in the form of a venture debt facility from BBVA Spark, following the company’s recently completed €60 million Series D round which was headed up by Quadrille Capital. Read More

News / Online

Intrepid builds on $1B ambition with acquisition of Sawadee

By Linda Fox | February 4, 2025

Intrepid said the acquisition of the Netherlands-based company will add $62 million in revenue and 20,000 customers a year. Read More

News / Startups

Naboo lands €20M for corporate events platform

By Linda Fox | January 29, 2025

The France-based company plans to expand beyond Europe and provide a customizable, white-label platform events booking solution for larger companies. Read More

News / Online

Mondee plans future following Nasdaq delisting

By Linda Fox | January 15, 2025

Mondee has initiated Chapter 11 proceedings and plans to sell its assets to a newly formed entity with founder Prasad Gundumogula taking up the CEO reins again. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Nowadays is an AI copilot that simplifies corporate event planning

By Mileva Sapic | December 23, 2024

Nowadays handles venue sourcing, negotiations and logistics to make event planning faster and cost-efficient. Read More

News / Online

HotelPlanner acquires platform for finding pet-friendly accommodations

By Morgan Hines | December 19, 2024

The company said the acquisition is part its goal to improve travel by making experiences more inclusive with the ability to bring along furry friends. Read More

News / Distribution

Troop founder on travel tech disruption and group travel growth

By Linda Fox | December 17, 2024

Dennis Vilovic, founder and co-CEO of Troop, believes group travel could increase by 30% next year despite pressure from some large corporations for employees to return to the office full time. Read More

News / Technology

The roots of traveler frustration and how technology is helping

By Mileva Sapic | November 19, 2024

A survey from Amadeus uncovered areas of friction for travelers as well as the technology that is alleviating some of the stress. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Crewfare

By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024

Crewfare is a travel technology company specializing in providing seamless accommodation solutions for large-scale events and corporate clients. Read More