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International travel eSIM provider Airalo raises $220M
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July 10, 2025
The $220 million investment puts Airalo’s valuation at $1 billion, with the company claiming unicorn status.
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IndiGo Ventures kicks off with first investment
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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.
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15below acquires Airport AI to build unified passenger communications platform
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July 8, 2025
The acquisition enables U.K.-based 15below to improve the passenger experience and will help Airport AI increase its global footprint.
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Once-defunct Homelike acquired by rentals platform Spacest.com
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July 8, 2025
After announcing it was ceasing operations in March, Homelike has since been acquired by housing solutions platform Spacest.com.
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Investor grabs 9% of "undervalued" Tripadvisor Group
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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.
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Hospitality tech leaders talk investment, incumbents and AI
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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.
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Travello acquired by U.S.-based travel tech provider TWAI
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June 27, 2025
Travello founder and CEO Ryan Hanly said that the acquisition will help the company scale its tours and activity platform globally.
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Chatlyn lands €8M to improve hotel-guest communication
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June 26, 2025
The guest communication specialist plans to use the funds for geographic expansion, recruitment and to drive product innovation.
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RMS company Revenue Analytics acquires Climber
By Abby Crotty
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June 26, 2025
Revenue Analytics is investing in global expansion with its acquisition of Climber, which serves boutique, regional and independent hotel chains in the Americas and Europe.
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Elevation Capital offloads Ixigo shares as Schroder Fund buys in
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June 23, 2025
The block deal went through on June 19, with the Schroder Fund acquiring a significant stake from Elevation Capital.
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MakeMyTrip raises $2.6B to buy back stake from Trip.com Group
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June 23, 2025
Trip.com Group, then Ctrip, initially invested in MakeMyTrip in early 2016 and then upped its stake three years later.
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Visit Group acquires hospitality tech provider GODO
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June 19, 2025
Visit Group said the deal boosts its presence in the Nordic region and speeds up its strategy to create a platform that helps hotels and experiences drive direct sales, cost efficient distribution and...
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Exoticca unveils AI-powered SmartFare technology
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June 17, 2025
Exoticca said the technology can filter 6.5 million flights daily by factors including duration, layovers and price, to find the best option for travelers.
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Canary Technologies secures $80M to scale AI capabilities
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June 12, 2025
The latest round of funding brings the company's total valuation to $600 million.
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Top investors in travel tech 2025
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June 11, 2025
For the second year in a row, we have compiled data on the top venture capital investors in travel technology and asked some of those investors to share details on their strategies and outlook.
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