Investments

News / Online

Blue Star acquires majority stake in rentals software provider TravelNet Solutions

By Jill Menze | July 27, 2022

TravelNet Solutions hopes to achieve unicorn status in the next four years. Read More

News / Startups

Lufthansa Innovation Hub on investor appetite, startup opportunities

By PhocusWire | July 26, 2022

Lufthansa Innovation Hub's Christine Wang talks innovation gaps and startup opportunities in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe 2022. Read More

News / Startups

Spotnana raises $75M Series B to grow cloud-based travel platform

By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2022

Since its launch last fall, Spotnana says it has added several corporate customers, including Brex, as well as TMCs and technology partners using its system. Read More

News / Startups

Qstay lands $6.5M to accelerate hospitality concept growth

By Linda Fox | July 25, 2022

The Dubai-based hospitality concept wants to have more than 600 vacation rental units by the end of 2023. Read More

News / Technology

Hospitality payments company Planet moves into rentals with Avantio acquisition

By Jill Menze | July 21, 2022

With vacation rental management service Avantio, Planet will expand its commerce platform to serve hotels and vacation rentals. Read More

News / Online

Dean Forbes on travel, diversity and advice for founders

By PhocusWire | July 19, 2022

At Phocuswright Europe, the former CEO of KDS shared advice for travel tech leaders and startup founders - and why he's not done yet. Read More

News / Technology

Flyr Labs swoops up Newshore for airline e-commerce tech

By Linda Fox | July 15, 2022

Spain-based Newshore helps airlines improve the customer experience and boost online direct sales through its e-commerce, customer management and content management technology. Read More

News / Online

Banks look to travel to boost customer loyalty

By Mitra Sorrells | July 15, 2022

Capital One, American Express and Revolut are among the banks partnering with travel brands. Read More

News / Startups

KKday gets $95M infusion to expand its footprint in Asia

By Kathryn Walson | July 14, 2022

Taiwanese experiences platform KKday plans to "double down" on current initiatives including partnering with its merchants and OTAs to digitize their businesses. Read More