Investments

News / Online

Booking.com looks to expand vacation rental, flight options

By Kathryn Walson | February 23, 2023

CEO Glenn Fogel says by enabling customers to book accommodations and flights in one platform, the company will “drive increases in customer engagement and loyalty.” Read More

News / Technology

IHG tech and digital strategy sees results

By Linda Fox | February 22, 2023

Hotel giant IHG attributes its current strong performance to its strategy of boosting its brands and investment in technology, loyalty and distribution platforms. Read More

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United announces sustainable flight fund

By Kathryn Walson | February 22, 2023

United and its inaugural partners – Air Canada, Boeing, GE Aerospace, JPMorgan Chase and Honeywell – provided the initial investment of more then $100 million. Read More

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Uber to add 25,000 electric vehicles in India

By Kathryn Walson | February 22, 2023

The San Francisco-based ride-hailing company has committed to ensuring 100% of rides take place in zero-emission vehicles - or buses, trains, bicycles and scooters - by 2040. Read More

News / Technology

Aerocloud lands $12.6M investment for airport management tech

By Linda Fox | February 21, 2023

AeroCloud uses artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to increase airport efficiency, improve communication and drive up operating margins. Read More

News / Startups

Online ticketing platform BuuPass drives off with $1.3M in funding

By Kathryn Walson | February 21, 2023

Founded in 2017, BuuPass says it is “building the digital infrastructure for the broken and hyper-fragmented $40 billion long-distance transport market in Africa.” Read More

News / Startups

Ixigo invests $3.1M in electric bus startup FreshBus

By Linda Fox | February 17, 2023

The seed round will go towards the launch of the inter-city electric bus service across India. Read More

News / Online

Blueground acquires furnished rental company Travelers Haven

By Derek Catron | February 17, 2023

The combined organization will employ more than 1,200 people and is expected to reach $600 million in revenue this year. Read More

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Tripadvisor CEO outlines new three-prong strategy

By Mitra Sorrells | February 16, 2023

New CEO Matt Goldberg provided details of the strategy, describing the overarching concept as creating a “modern media marketplace for travel.” Read More

News / Technology

Transit tech leader Via raises $110M to boost public mobility

By Derek Catron | February 16, 2023

Via's transit tech products are used by more than 600 communities around the globe to expand access to efficient, equitable, and sustainable public transportation. Read More

Transferz funding transport to from airport

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B2B mobility platform Transferz secures €6.5M to fuel expansion

By Kathryn Walson | February 15, 2023

Founded in 2020, Transferz works with local transportation providers and operates in the background, allowing travel brands to offer its mobility product in their own branding. Read More

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TBO acquires 100% stake in Bookabed

By Kathryn Walson | February 14, 2023

Founded in 2004, Bookabed will remain under the leadership of CEO Karl Tyrrell CEO. Read More

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Sojo secures $6.2M to improve STR amenity automation

By Kathryn Walson | February 9, 2023

Ballast Point Ventures led the round, which also included Jason Sprenkle, CEO of business intelligence company Key Data Dashboard. Read More

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Kindred taps dating app tech for home swaps

By Kathryn Walson | February 8, 2023

Unlike on vacation rental platforms, all Kindred members must host their own home so “everyone has skin in the game,” according to the startup. Read More