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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Amadeus and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Amadeus and more
By PhocusWire | December 6, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
Travel experiences platform KKday plots expansion following $70M injection
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Travel experiences platform KKday plots expansion following $70M injection
By Mileva Sapic | December 4, 2024
KKday plans to enhance its market position, invest in artificial intelligence and deepen its presence across the Asia-Pacific region with its latest investment. Read More
Southeast Asia's travel tech sector at pivotal moment for value creation
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Southeast Asia's travel tech sector at pivotal moment for value creation
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | December 2, 2024
Southeast Asia’s early-stage investment ecosystem is also helping to create a robust pipeline of potential growth-stage travel tech companies, a factor that makes the region particularly attractive for... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HomeToGo, The Trip Boutique, Oojo and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HomeToGo, The Trip Boutique, Oojo and more
By PhocusWire | November 27, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TripStax, Allianz, Worldpay, Priceline, TravelPerk and more
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TripStax, Allianz, Worldpay, Priceline, TravelPerk and more
By PhocusWire | November 22, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
Lighthouse secures $370M in Series C growth investment
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Lighthouse secures $370M in Series C growth investment
By Mileva Sapic | November 21, 2024
The investment in Lighthouse will drive product innovation, strategic acquisitions and global expansion. Read More
Mews acquires revenue management specialist Atomize
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Mews acquires revenue management specialist Atomize
By Mileva Sapic | November 21, 2024
Mews and Atomize plan to equip customers with predictive insights and market data to help them maximize revenue. Read More
Apaleo secures €20M for international expansion and tech development
News / Technology
Apaleo secures €20M for international expansion and tech development
By Mileva Sapic | November 20, 2024
Apaleo plans to accelerate its international expansion and attract talent after raising €20 million in funding. Read More
OpenAirlines secures €45M to accelerate eco-flying solutions
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OpenAirlines secures €45M to accelerate eco-flying solutions
By Mileva Sapic | November 16, 2024
OpenAirlines has secured new funding to advance sustainable aviation technology and support the industry’s decarbonization efforts globally. Read More
Tourlane lands €25M investment for further expansion and tech development
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Tourlane lands €25M investment for further expansion and tech development
By Linda Fox | November 14, 2024
Germany-based Tourlane plans to put the funding towards further technology development and expanding its reach. Read More
Why is it so hard for female founders to land venture capital?
News / Startups
Why is it so hard for female founders to land venture capital?
By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2024
The percentage of companies founded by women in the United States made up just 6.4% of venture capital deals in 2024 and 2% of venture capital money. Read More
Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
News / Startups
Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025 - our annual list of new companies in travel, tourism and hospitality we believe will make a mark on the industry in the coming months and years. Read More
How startups, entrepreneurs and investors can avoid a genAI car crash
From Our Partners / Startups
How startups, entrepreneurs and investors can avoid a genAI car crash
By Chris Hemmeter, Thayer Investment Partners | November 7, 2024
In the first of a series of posts, Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his perspective on the investment landscape and offers advice for startups making their way through today’s... Read More
Mews acquires meetings and events technology specialist Quotelo
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Mews acquires meetings and events technology specialist Quotelo
By Linda Fox | November 4, 2024
Quotelo is the tenth acquisition for Mews Ventures, which most recently acquired HS3 in Germany in May. Read More
Gray Dawes grows in Australia with acquisition of Verve Travel
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Gray Dawes grows in Australia with acquisition of Verve Travel
By Linda Fox | November 4, 2024
The acquisition, which is Gray Dawes' sixteenth in recent years, is part of the growth strategy for the United Kingdom-based TMC and brings its turnover to more than £600 million.  Read More