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Payments-first OTA Laters.com raises $1.5M in seed funding
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September 3, 2026
The fresh capital will help the startup grow, expand its core business and add new products and verticals.
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STR cleaning and operations provider Piney raises €1.6M to develop AI capabilities
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September 3, 2026
The startup uses AI to facilitate real-time cleaning checks, flagging issues before cleaners leave a property.
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CEO Spotlight: Matthijs Welle of Mews
By Abby Crotty & Linda Fox
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September 3, 2026
The CEO discusses Mews' acquisition strategy, his dynamic with founder Richard Valtr and the company's recent reorg in an interview with PhocusWire's Linda Fox.
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Brazil-based B2B distribution platform for travel agencies raises $1.5M
By Abby Crotty
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September 1, 2026
Lead investor Parceiro Ventures said the startup addresses a real problem by centralizing travel agencies’ access to consolidators and suppliers.
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Investors raise the bar for AI-powered travel startups
By Matthew Parsons
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August 26, 2026
Investors are warning startup founders they don’t want to hear about AI-native platforms—they want to hear how fast the technology makes them go.
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TravelX closes Series A round, plans to use capital for product innovation, AI expansion
By Abby Crotty
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August 19, 2026
TravelX said the funding will be used for product innovation, expansion of its AI platform and strengthening its global commercial presence.
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Entravel Group secures $7.5M to expand white-label model in travel
By Linda Fox
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August 12, 2026
The investment will go towards processing higher booking volumes and the launch of a stablecoin-enabled financial layer for settlement.
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Zerolook secures $1.9M to address AI search volumes
By Linda Fox
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August 11, 2026
The Switzerland-based company uses machine learning to predict prices and flight itineraries to help reduce the volume of hits on airline systems.
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Moove secures $250 million to expand AV infrastructure
By Linda Fox
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August 7, 2026
The funding will help Moove establish “Nests” or depot infrastructure, where “fleets are charged, serviced, maintained and orchestrated for continuous operation.”
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30 Sundays lands $6.7M for AI travel planning service
By Linda Fox
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July 20, 2026
India-based 30 Sundays is an AI-driven journey planner, offering users a video-based itinerary that they can change through a conversational interface.
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Travel startup investors look beyond AI hype
By Abby Crotty
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July 17, 2026
In the challenging funding environment, travel startups are demonstrating differentiation and value to attract investors.
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Omio to acquire Rail Europe
By Morgan Hines
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July 16, 2026
Omio's acquisition of Rail Europe consolidates two rivals in European rail distribution. A separate $10 million raise is earmarked for Omio's expansion in Asia.
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A market rewired: 10 structural shifts redefining APAC travel
By Phocuswright Research
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July 14, 2026
Travel in APAC is shifting—and it's no longer focused on one direction.
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Super.com raises $65M to grow membership program, advance AI
By Abby Crotty
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July 8, 2026
The fresh funding will bolster Super+ paid membership offerings and improve AI personalization.
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Holidu continues European growth with acquisition of Gites.com
By Linda Fox
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July 1, 2026
The deal, which is Germany-based Holidu’s 14th acquisition, is in line with its strategy to integrate local home portals into its technology platform.
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