Investments

News / Online

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

News / Technology

Cornerstone teams with Traxo on better business travel data

By Derek Catron | August 11, 2023

Cornerstone Information Systems plans to integrate Traxo’s out-of-channel travel bookings into its data and automation products. Read More

News / Online

Could high-end RV parks be the next hot category for lodging?

By Derek Catron | August 10, 2023

A Texas developer is investing $700 million – with more money in the pipeline – to create a new brand of amenity-rich RV parks suitable for year-round use. Read More

News / Online

Outdoorsy offers financial support to encourage “glamping entrepreneurs”

By Mitra Sorrells | August 9, 2023

In the last year Outdoorsy has expanded beyond RVs to acquire two campgrounds and to offer other accommodations such as tents, cabins and tiny homes. Read More

News / Online

Inspirato gets $25M injection from Capital One Ventures

By Linda Fox | August 9, 2023

Luxury travel subscription service Inspirato was launched in 2011 and went public via special purpose acquisition company in early 2022. Read More

News / Startups

Derive Ventures on small checks and strategic partnerships

By Linda Fox | August 8, 2023

With a fund of about $30 million, San Francisco-based Derive Ventures is looking to invest in travel startups at seed and Series A stage. Read More

News / Startups

18 startups to compete in Global Startup Pitch semifinals

By PhocusWire | August 7, 2023

The semifinals of the Global Startup Pitch, organized by WiT and Phocuswright, will be held on August 24 with a total of 18 startups, including three in a new "Wildcard 2" category. Read More

News / Startups

Casai ceases operations, founder shares 4 regrets

By Mitra Sorrells | August 1, 2023

After raising more than $50 million since its launch in 2019, Latin America-based hospitality startup Casai has closed down, prompting co-founder Nico Barawid to share some candid reflections. Read More