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News / Technology

Corsair Capital acquires majority share of IDnow

By Morgan Hines | March 7, 2025

IDnow, which was founded in 2014, creates artificial intelligence-powered identification verification technologies that cater to brands across sectors including the travel sector. Read More

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Mews raises $75M to expand in U.S., Europe

By Morgan Hines | March 4, 2025

The funding was led by Tiger Global, with input from existing investors including Kinnevik, Battery Ventures and Goldman Sachs Alternatives. Read More

News / Startups

AI travel software provider Maya raises €1M

By Morgan Hines | February 27, 2025

The funding, which included investors such as Lighthouse, will be used to fuel global growth and further develop the company's white-label AI assistant. Read More

News / Technology

Technology and politics reshape the travel deals landscape

By Matthew Parsons | February 27, 2025

When it comes to the merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape, technology and political issues appear to be playing more of a role in the decisions being made by authorities. Read More

News

Flywire acquires hospitality payments specialist Sertifi for $330M

By Linda Fox | February 26, 2025

Sertifi offers an SaaS platform for the hotel and hospitality industry that enables global brands and independent hotels groups to securely sign contracts, exchange payment details and complete... Read More

News / Startups

Less than 10% of airlines have invested in startups

By Morgan Hines | February 25, 2025

A new report from Lufthansa Innovation Hub found airlines tend to be conservative when it comes to investing in startups, but those that do are prioritizing startups working in sustainability and AI.... Read More

News / Technology

British Airways shares progress on tech elements of £7B transformation

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2025

The airline is working to enhance the customer experience through a new website and mobile app while a new payment platform and revenue management system will also help drive efficiency. Read More

News / Technology

Air travel investment needed as US preps for visitor influx

By Johanna Jainchill - Travel Weekly | February 24, 2025

The U.S. Travel Association is recommending a White House task force be set up to focus on what's needed to accommodate the upcoming decade of events. Read More

News / Technology

Evolution in eVTOL — are they finally taking off?

By Mark Frary | February 19, 2025

While some eVTOL companies have struggled, others are continuing to grow and targeting widespread launches with the hope consumers will get on board. Read More

News / Startups

Hospitality revenue management provider RoomPriceGenie receives $75M for expansion

By Morgan Hines | February 18, 2025

Along with the funding, RoomPriceGenie announced that Chas Scarantino will become the company's CEO as founder and current CEO Ari Andricopoulos becomes chief strategy officer. Read More

Interview / Technology

CEO Spotlight: Sean Fitzpatrick of Lighthouse

By Linda Fox | February 13, 2025

The company raised $370 million in Series C funding in November, and Fitzpatrick sees huge opportunity for the company to grow, particularly in the independent hotel sector. Read More

News / Online

Mint House boosts portfolio with acquisition of Locale

By Linda Fox | February 12, 2025

The addition of Locale will bring the Mint House portfolio to 22 properties in 13 markets in the United States, which includes several new openings slated for this year. Read More

News / Online

Klook lands $100M to expand in Asia and beyond

By Linda Fox | February 11, 2025

The latest funding for the Asia-based platform comes 14 months after the company raised $210 million in a Series E+ round in December 2023. 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 / Startups

Superlogic receives $13.7M to transform customer engagement

By Morgan Hines | February 7, 2025

The round was led by Powerledger and included participation from 10SQ, Nima Capital, Sangha Capital, Actai Unicorn Fund, Liquid 2 Venture and Hyla Liquid Venture Fund. Read More

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