Investments

Amex GBT to go private in $6.3B acquisition by Long Lake
News / Finance
Amex GBT to go private in $6.3B acquisition by Long Lake
By Morgan Hines | May 4, 2026
The all-cash transaction, which is backed by General Catalyst, is expected to close in the second half of the year. Read More
Amadeus to acquire biometrics tech specialist Idemia for €1.2B
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Amadeus to acquire biometrics tech specialist Idemia for €1.2B
By Linda Fox | April 29, 2026
The deal strengthens Amadeus' existing biometric and identity capabilities and follows its acquisition of Vision-Box in 2024. Read More
Nox Mobility raises €2M pre-seed round to develop private-room night trains
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Nox Mobility raises €2M pre-seed round to develop private-room night trains
By Cathy Walsh | April 22, 2026
The Berlin-based startup plans to launch overnight rail service with fully private cabins, targeting short-haul flight replacement by 2027. Read More
Timeshifter raise brings jet lag app’s total funding to $5.3M
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Timeshifter raise brings jet lag app’s total funding to $5.3M
By Morgan Hines | April 16, 2026
The raise should speed the company’s expansion to healthcare and shift work but it remains committed to the jet lag vertical. Read More
Airlines prioritizing investment in AI and biometric ID in coming year
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Airlines prioritizing investment in AI and biometric ID in coming year
By Linda Fox | April 15, 2026
Data fragmentation is hampering progress for airlines and airports in their AI and digital ID initiatives. Read More
Travelgate boosts offering with acquisition of AO UK
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Travelgate boosts offering with acquisition of AO UK
By Linda Fox | April 14, 2026
AO U.K. offers AO Campaign combining product information management, digital asset management and master data management into one tool. Read More
Travel funding deal volume hits new low in Q1 2026
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Travel funding deal volume hits new low in Q1 2026
By Linda Fox | April 3, 2026
Travel startup funding was mostly made up of Series A rounds in Q1 2026, with total investment sinking lower compared to the same period in 2025. Read More
HBX Group acquires packaging tech specialist PerfectStay
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HBX Group acquires packaging tech specialist PerfectStay
By Linda Fox | April 1, 2026
The company initially acquired 25% of Paris‑based PerfectStay in mid 2024. Read More
Ten structural shifts redefining Asia Pacific travel
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Ten structural shifts redefining Asia Pacific travel
By Phocuswright Research | March 31, 2026
Some trends are already reshaping travel, while others are still emerging. Read More
Uber acquires Blacklane to boost executive ride service
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Uber acquires Blacklane to boost executive ride service
By Linda Fox | March 30, 2026
Uber said the acquisition is part of its strategy to expand luxury and executive travel. Read More
Luxury vacation rental group Eterniti raises €30 million
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Luxury vacation rental group Eterniti raises €30 million
By Morgan Hines | March 27, 2026
The new capital brings the company’s total funding to €50 million. Read More
Uber continues robotaxi push with Verne, Pony.ai partnership
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Uber continues robotaxi push with Verne, Pony.ai partnership
By Morgan Hines | March 26, 2026
Uber has been aggressive in its autonomous ride efforts, announcing partnership after partnership over the last several months. Read More
Travelport shareholders inject $50M to boost AI development
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Travelport shareholders inject $50M to boost AI development
By Linda Fox | March 26, 2026
Travelport laid out three strategic priorities going forward including expanding AI capabilities and improving content supply.   Read More
Vuelo lands £56M for travel booking and payment platform
News / Startups
Vuelo lands £56M for travel booking and payment platform
By Linda Fox | March 26, 2026
The company said it plans to use the funding to build an artificial intelligence (AI)-native travel platform. Read More
Lobby secures $2.2M for group booking platform
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Lobby secures $2.2M for group booking platform
By Linda Fox | March 25, 2026
Lobby is targeting meetings and conferences as well as the experiences, cruises and airline segments for expansion.  Read More