Investments

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Opinion / Online
Learnings from RateGain's acquisition of Adara
By Matt Zito - TSI | January 9, 2023
 The managing partner of TSI, a company that helps travel CEOs build sellable companies and achieve successful exits, explores what can be learned from the acquisition. Read More
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News / Online
4 OTA CEOs on future opportunities
By Kathryn Walson | December 22, 2022
Etraveli’s Mathias Hedlund, Traveloka’s Caesar Indra, Priceline’s Brett Keller and Despegar’s Damian Scokin discuss their latest strategies. Read More
Amadeus invests in mobility solutions company Eccocar
News / Startups
Amadeus invests in mobility solutions company Eccocar
By Linda Fox | December 16, 2022
The Spain-based startup offers digital solutions for car sharing and micromobility. Read More
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News / Online
Hopper CEO on social commerce, sustainability and customer focus
By Mitra Sorrells | December 16, 2022
In conversation at The Phocuswright Conference, Hopper CEO Fred Lalonde explains how the company's social commerce efforts are the key to its future growth. Read More
Mews lands $185M for product development and expansion
News / Technology
Mews lands $185M for product development and expansion
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2022
The investment in Mews is led by Kinnevik and the growth equity business of Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Read More
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News / Online
Property management system Sihot acquires hardware provider Addipos
By Kathryn Walson | December 15, 2022
Sihot has collaborated with Addipos for years to deliver point-of-sale hardware and software for resorts, hotel chains, campsites, hostels and other properties. Read More
Welcome Pickups adds €5.3M for product development and expansion
News / Online
Welcome Pickups adds €5.3M for product development and expansion
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2022
Existing investors Market One Capital, Flashpoint and Venture Friends also made up this latest investment in the Greece-based startup. Read More
Tough 2022 for travel startups as investors turn cautious
News / Startups
Tough 2022 for travel startups as investors turn cautious
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2022
Early stage rounds in particular have been highlighted as impacted by the more conservative approach from investors who, perhaps stung by the pandemic, turned to startups with a proven market fit. Read More
cabana funding round
News / Startups
Cabana fuels growth with $3M in fresh funding
By Kathryn Walson | December 9, 2022
Founded in 2019, the “mobile hotel” company was named a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2022. Read More
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News / Technology
IATA and Travalyst will align emission calculations
By Mitra Sorrells | December 9, 2022
IATA also says governments must do more to create incentives for the production of sustainable aviation fuel, because airlines are demonstrating the demand exists. Read More
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News / Online
TripActions picks up $400M in credit facilities to accelerate global growth
By Mitra Sorrells | December 8, 2022
The announcement comes two months after TripActions Series G funding that valued the company at $9.2 billion. Read More
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News / Startups
American Express invests in hotel payment startup Selfbook
By Mitra Sorrells | December 8, 2022
Along with the investment, Selfbook says it is exploring collaboration with American Express on things such as streamlining payments and helping hotels expand their offerings. Read More
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News / Online
How travel brands are prioritizing mobile app engagement
By Kathryn Walson | December 7, 2022
Companies like Expedia, Booking, Tripadvisor, CWT and more are using their apps to drive loyalty and provide personalization. Read More
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News / Startups
ResortPass lands $26M to expand "daycation" access globally
By Kathryn Walson | November 30, 2022
The round was co-led by Declaration Partners and 14W, with participation from existing lead investor CRV and new investors including celebrities Gwyneth Paltrow and Jessica Alba.  Read More
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News / Technology
Brussels Airport acquires Jetpack, expands data capabilities
By Linda Fox | November 29, 2022
Belgium-based Jetpack, which launched in 2017 and has worked with Brussels Airport for several years, helps companies improve processes and speed up innovation by turning data into usable insights. Read More
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