Investments

News / Online

Uber partners with Nuro, Lucid to launch 20,000 robotaxis

By Abby Crotty | July 18, 2025

The robotaxi program is set to launch later in 2026 in a major city in the United States, then expanding to global markets over the next six years. Read More

News / Startups

Folio lands $14M to fuel growth

By Linda Fox | July 18, 2025

Folio plans to put the funds towards fast implementation of its technology for hotels. Read More

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Headwinds and tailwinds impacting the European rentals landscape

By Linda Fox | July 18, 2025

Executives from Airbnb and HomeToGo discussed the professionalization of rentals as well as the potential to turn regulations into an opportunity at Phocuswright Europe 2025. Read More

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Blockskye raises $15.8 million to expand, launch payment products

By Morgan Hines | July 17, 2025

United Airlines Ventures is one of several investors participating in Blockskye's latest round of funding. Read More

News / Technology

Travel Curious acquires Redeam to offer more services to experience providers

By Linda Fox | July 17, 2025

Travel Curious will integrate Redeam's technology and partner ecosystem into its platform, enabling it to offer more services to experience providers and make it easier for the travel industry to sell... Read More

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Rydoo acquires AI-powered Semine

By Morgan Hines | July 15, 2025

Rydoo and Semine are developing a solution that provides finance teams with end-to-end visibility, real-time insights, built-in control and smoother integrations. Read More

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AiOla lands investment from United Airlines for voice AI tools

By Linda Fox | July 11, 2025

United Airlines is exploring various use cases with aiOla's voice and conversational AI. Read More

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International travel eSIM provider Airalo raises $220M

By Morgan Hines | July 10, 2025

The $220 million investment puts Airalo’s valuation at $1 billion, with the company claiming unicorn status. Read More

News / Startups

IndiGo Ventures kicks off with first investment

By Linda Fox | July 10, 2025

IndiGo Ventures is backing startups in aviation and related businesses including sustainability and digital solutions as well as advanced air mobility solutions and consumer facing travel platforms. Read More

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15below acquires Airport AI to build unified passenger communications platform

By Linda Fox | July 8, 2025

The acquisition enables U.K.-based 15below to improve the passenger experience and will help Airport AI increase its global footprint. Read More

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Once-defunct Homelike acquired by rentals platform Spacest.com

By Abby Crotty | July 8, 2025

After announcing it was ceasing operations in March, Homelike has since been acquired by housing solutions platform Spacest.com. Read More

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Investor grabs 9% of "undervalued" Tripadvisor Group

By Linda Fox | July 3, 2025

Starboard said in an SEC filing that Tripadvisor shares were undervalued and that it would meet with the management and board of directors to explore opportunities to boost value. Read More

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Hospitality tech leaders talk investment, incumbents and AI

By Linda Fox | July 2, 2025

The leaders of hospitality tech companies Hostaway, Lighthouse and Mews discussed growth strategies and technology developments during a session at Phocuswright Europe 2025. Read More