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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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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

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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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

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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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

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

News / Online

Blueground acquires Brazilian proptech startup Tabas

By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2022

The acquisition, the first for Blueground, enables the company to enter the Latin American market. Read More

News / Technology

SHR acquires hotel tech provider Avvio

By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2022

Founded in 2002, Avvio launched an artificial intelligence-powered booking engine in 2017, Allora, that provides personalized offers to guests from booking through check-in. Read More

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The Phocuswright Conference 2022 Innovation: Summit and Launch winners

By PhocusWire | November 17, 2022

Four startups came out on top in Phocuswright's Launch and Summit competitions at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

News / Online

Economic uncertainty clouds analysts' travel outlook

By PhocusWire | November 17, 2022

Three Wall Street analysts share their outlook for the travel industry during the Street Talk panel at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

News / Startups

UAE startup Silkhaus raises $7.75M for short-term rental platform

By Jill Menze | November 16, 2022

Founded in 2021, Silkhaus provides property owners with digital tools to monetize and manage their properties as short-term rentals. Read More

News / Startups

Deal Engine secures $5.3M to simplify travel refunds and changes

By Kathryn Walson | November 15, 2022

Deal Engine’s platform automates refund and change operations for airlines, online travel agencies and travel management companies. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Nectar

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022

Nectar provides specialized financing solutions for professional short-term rental and commercial real estate owners, managers and investors. Read More

News / Startups

Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022

PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023 - our annual list of new companies in travel, tourism and hospitality that we think will make a mark next year. Read More

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