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News / Startups

Apartool raises €5.5M with Lionel Messi among investors

By Linda Fox | October 18, 2023

Apartool will use the funds for further technology development for the serviced apartment platform as well as geographic expansion. Read More

News / Startups

Tourhub raises £1M for adventure booking platform

By Derek Catron | October 16, 2023

Waterspring Ventures led the investment, partnering on the deal with the Development Bank of Wales. Read More

News / Technology

DiDi Autonomous Driving lands $149M investment

By Linda Fox | October 12, 2023

The autonomous vehicle unit of DiDi plans to further its R&D and seek collaborations as part of its strategy to speed up the commercial use of autonomous driving technology. Read More

News / Online

Attraction World Group looks to growth through acquisition by new investment company

By Linda Fox | October 9, 2023

Attraction World Group will use the investment for geographic expansion as well as technology investment and acquisitions. Read More

News / Startups

Habyt lands $40M for co-living concept expansion

By Linda Fox | October 5, 2023

Investment in the Germany-based business was led by Korelya Capital and Deutsche Invest with Exor Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst and existing investors also participating. Read More

News / Online

Blacklane adds mobility provider Sixt as an investor

By Linda Fox | October 4, 2023

The exact investment is undisclosed and comes in addition to earlier Series F investment from Mercedes-Benz Mobility and Gargash Enterprises. Read More

Opinion / Startups

State of startup fundraising: Do you need venture capital?

By Cara Whitehill – Unlock Advisors | September 18, 2023

During a tough year for travel startups, investor and advisor Cara Whitehill offers insight into multiple routes to fundraising success. Read More

News / Online

Caravelo raises €3.5M in Series A round

By Morgan Hines | September 14, 2023

Subscription-focused travel company Caravelo is looking at expanding into new markets with its series A round. Read More

News / Online

Branchspace receives £5M investment

By Morgan Hines | August 31, 2023

Branchspace is a travel technology consultancy and software provider that works with airlines on digital retailing. Read More

News / Online

Cendyn acquires hotel digital marketing provider WIHP

By Mitra Sorrells | August 30, 2023

WIHP is based in Paris, extending Cendyn's reach in the EMEA region. Read More

News / Startups

Travel investors remain bullish despite headwinds

By Mitra Sorrells | August 28, 2023

Ennea Capital Partners' Andy Nau and Unlock Advisors' Cara Whitehill discuss where they see opportunities for innovation across the travel industry. Read More

News / Technology

Are airline patents a mark of industry innovation?

By Linda Fox | August 25, 2023

Lufthansa Innovation Hub's study of airline patents filed over the past 20 years revealed a steady decline since 2016 with financial constraints and outsourcing of innovation among reasons for this... Read More

News / Startups

5 startups advance to Grand Finals in Phocuswright/WiT global pitch

By PhocusWire | August 24, 2023

The Global Startup Pitch is part of an ongoing commitment from Phocuswright and WiT to cultivate innovation through activities such as Phocuswright's Innovation: Launch, PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel... Read More

News / Startups

How travel startups are having success with crowdfunding

By Linda Fox | August 23, 2023

Startups Jurny, Your.rentals and Well Traveled used crowdfunding to raise capital and engage their customer communities amid a challenging fundraising environment. Read More

News / Technology

Archer secures $215M investment for eVTOL development

By Derek Catron | August 15, 2023

The company also announced its Midnight aircraft received FAA certification, an important step on its path to commercial operations in 2025. Read More

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