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HiJiffy lands €3.8M investment, looks to expand chatbot service

By Linda Fox | June 21, 2023

The investment in the company was led by Caixa Capital with Lince Capital and existing investor Portugal Ventures also participating. Read More

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Direct Ferries brings new investor on board

June 14, 2023

ICG, Livingbridge, the founding Davies family and management all contributed to the undisclosed round. Read More

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Investors see signs of “turning curve” for travel funding

By Derek Catron | June 14, 2023

On the second day of the 2023 Phocuswright Europe conference in Barcelona, a panel of top investors saw reason for optimism, despite a tough economy. Read More

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Top investors in travel tech 2023

By Linda Fox & Mitra Sorrells | June 12, 2023

This new annual feature is based on data from Phocuswright to identify travel tech investors that have participated in at least four non-debt funding rounds or at least three rounds of at least $10... Read More

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Amadeus takes stake in SAF innovator Caphenia

By Linda Fox | June 12, 2023

The Germany-based company is working to produce synthesis gas, the combination of CO2 and water, used to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Read More

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Presenting the top investors in travel tech 2023

By Linda Fox & Mitra Sorrells | June 12, 2023

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Hotelbeds, Wayra announce 1st startups for TravelTech Lab

By Derek Catron | June 8, 2023

Four startups were singled out for their potential in providing disruptive solutions to connect B2B global travel ecosystem stakeholders to create a frictionless travel experience. Read More

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Frontdesk acquires short-term rental operator Zencity

By Derek Catron | June 6, 2023

The purchase is part of a plan to expand Frontdesk’s inventory of furnished apartments maintained to hotel standards that can be rented for nights, weeks or months at a time. Read More

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Iris launches venture arm to build hospitality tech ecosystem

By Linda Fox | June 6, 2023

Iris Tech Ventures, spearheaded by Iris CEO Mark Horne, is targeting travel and hospitality startups across the world who are working on improving the guest experience. Read More

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What travel companies can do to keep banks’ trust

By Bob Kaufman – ConnexPay | June 2, 2023

Banks become more conservative at times of economic unrest. The companies that bear the brunt of that conservatism are those that banks term “high risk” — and that unfortunately includes much of the... Read More

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Hostaway raises $175M for vacation rental tech expansion

By Linda Fox | May 31, 2023

Hostaway, which launched in 2016, plans to put the funds towards recruitment, strengthening customer service and further growth, with acquisitions potentially in the cards. Read More

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HostGPO raises $6M to fuel expansion efforts

By Derek Catron | May 26, 2023

Navitas Capital led the round alongside Omnia Partners. Also investing in the round are 75&Sunny, Brian Lee and PAR Capital Ventures. Read More

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Meet the 15 semifinalists of the Global Startup Pitch

By Yeoh Siew Hoon – Web In Travel | May 25, 2023

After a marathon of startup pitches that went around the world, 15 companies have been chosen as semifinalists in the Global Startup Pitch run by Web In Travel and Phocuswright. Read More

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Zuzu Hospitality checks in with $9M in funding

By Linda Fox | May 25, 2023

The round for the Singapore-based company was led by SoftBank Ventures Asia with Atinum Partners and existing investors Wooshin Venture Investment, Visor Ventures and JG Digital Equity Ventures also... Read More

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JPMorgan Chase using travel playbook to build lifestyle product

By Linda Fox | May 24, 2023

The bank, which launched ChaseTravel.com last year, said travel sales volume was about $8 billion in 2022 and estimated it will be $10 billion this year. Read More

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