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Altido acquires Sherpa in latest in series of expansions

By Kathryn Walson | October 13, 2022

European property management company Altido’s growth has accelerated since it merged with DoveVivo in February 2022. Read More

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RootRez raises $1.8M to launch lodging e-commerce software in new markets

By Jill Menze | October 13, 2022

Founded in 2015, Utah-based RootRez provides destination tourism organizations with a fully customizable white-label booking engine to help drive local economic demand. Read More

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TripActions raises $304M for further expansion

By Linda Fox | October 12, 2022

The funds consist of $154 million in equity provided by new and existing investors combined with a $150 million capital structure investment led by Coatue. Read More

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Standardized data key to air industry sustainability

By Kathryn Walson | October 12, 2022

ATPCO panelists say sustainable aviation initiatives can only work with transparency and industry standardization. Read More

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Delta Invests $60M in air taxi company Joby Aviation

By Donna M. Airoldi - BTN | October 12, 2022

The carrier plans to use electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for home-to-airport transportation. Read More

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Bob W continues buying spree, acquires KOTI

By Linda Fox | October 10, 2022

The acquisition of Finland-based KOTI is Bob W’s second this year following its acquisition of Estonishing Stays in May. Read More

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Travel brands laser in on mobile experience in India

By Kathryn Walson | October 10, 2022

An ever-growing number of consumers in India are making purchases through mobile platforms. This trend is leading travel brands to heighten their focus on mobile. Read More

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Travello poised for further acquisitions following £5.7M investment

By Linda Fox | October 7, 2022

Australia-based Travello will use the funds to strengthen its position in the destination as well as take advantage of the pent-up demand for travel experiences as the industry recovers. Read More

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Electric air taxis take flight with new developments

By Kathryn Walson | October 7, 2022

Thanks to steady investment and technological advancements, electric air taxis are getting closer to becoming a daily means of transportation, according to manufacturers. Read More

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The new ways cybercriminals are attacking travel companies

By Kathryn Walson | October 3, 2022

Credit cards, reward programs and even the metaverse are potential vulnerabilities for travel companies. Read More

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Nezasa adds flight routing optimization tech with TripYeah acquisition

By Jill Menze | October 3, 2022

Nezasa will integrate TripYeah’s flight route optimization technology into its portfolio of solutions for travel management companies. Read More

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Traveloka taps into $300M financing facility

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | September 30, 2022

INA and Traveloka say the round attracted significant interest from a number of high-quality long-term capital providers, resulting in an oversubscribed transaction. Read More

News / Startups

Volantio closes $6M Series A round for flight optimization tech

By Kathryn Walson | September 30, 2022

Alaska Airlines, one of Volantio's longtime customers, participated in the round. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Skipper’s sales platform drives direct bookings for hotels

By Kathryn Walson | September 29, 2022

Skipper aims to give independent hotel owners the sales platform they need to compete with large chains and online travel agencies. Read More

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Guesty nabs two hospitality software companies in continued acquisition spree

By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2022

The new acquisitions bring Spain-based vacation rental software company Kigo and Australian property management software company HiRUM Software Solutions under Guesty’s umbrella. Read More

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