Investments

News / Online

Travel startup Fora wants to reinvent the travel agent

By Jill Menze | August 11, 2022

Tech-powered travel agency Fora, which just raised $13.5 million, provides resources to anyone looking for a career as a travel advisor. Read More

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ShareTrip gets $500K infusion to digitize Bangladesh travel sector

By Kathryn Walson | August 9, 2022

Founded in 2014, ShareTrip points to an "immense opportunity" to digitize Bangladesh's tech sector. Read More

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Sabre acquires Conferma Pay to advance B2B payments

By Mark Frary - BTN Europe | August 8, 2022

Sabre says it acquired Conferma Pay to develop technologies that enable the future of B2B travel payments. Read More

Interview / Online

In the Big Chair - Gilda Perez-Alvarado of JLL Hotels

By Kathryn Walson | August 8, 2022

As global CEO of JLL Hotels & Hospitality, Gilda Perez-Alvarado leads the group’s Global Hotel Desk. Read More

News / Startups

Velocity Ventures takes stake in big data and predictive analytics startup

By WiT | August 8, 2022

Switzerland-based startup Zytlyn uses big data and machine learning to provide companies with predictive insights on travel demand. Read More

News / Technology

Holidu subsidiary Bookiply acquires Lohospo and my.IRS

By Mitra Sorrells | August 5, 2022

The merger is an expansion of a long-standing partnership among Bookiply, Lohospo and my.IRS. Read More

News / Online

HRS acquires corporate payment solution Paypense

By Jill Menze | August 4, 2022

HRS has acquired Germany-based Paypense, which allows employees to use digital payment technology for all work-related purchases, not just travel. Read More

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Boatsetter sails away with $38M for rental marketplace

By Jill Menze | August 4, 2022

Launched in 2014, Boatsetter's marketplace connects boat owners and licensed captains to renters. Read More

News / Online

Arbitrip hotel booking platform snapped up by Israel's Talma Shlomo

By Linda Fox | August 3, 2022

Israel-based Talma Shlomo has embarked on an M&A program to expand its presence globally. Read More

News / Online

Thailand-based PTT Oil and Retail invests in Traveloka

By WiT | August 2, 2022

Both companies say the collaboration will provide growth opportunities in domestic and international markets. Read More

News / Technology

Way2VAT to acquire DevoluIVA

By Michael B. Baker - BTN | August 1, 2022

Automated value-added tax recovery provider Way2VAT has signed an agreement to acquire Barcelona-based DevoluIVA. Read More

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How new short-term rental marketplaces are wooing investors

By Jill Menze | August 1, 2022

Triangle Luxury, Here and Nectar are three short-term rental marketplaces designed to simplify the investing process and lower barriers to entry. Read More