Investments

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

News / Technology

Amadeus invests in climate tech specialist Chooose

By Linda Fox | July 14, 2022

Chooose specializes in the integration of climate action options in the customer booking process. Read More

News / Online

Online travel packages site VakantieDiscounter gets fresh investment

By Linda Fox | July 14, 2022

Netherlands-based online travel agency VakantieDiscounter provides holiday package deals and is part of Otravo. Read More

News / Startups

Swvl acquires shared mobility platform Urbvan

By Linda Fox | July 13, 2022

The acquisition of Mexico-based Urbvan is Swvl’s sixth this year. Read More

News / Distribution

Holibob raises $12M to strengthen tours and activities tech

By Jill Menze | July 12, 2022

Holibob says the Series A round will help capitalize on the tours and activities distribution specialist’s recent growth. Read More

News / Distribution

Flight subscription platform Caravelo looks toward growth with €3M haul

By Jill Menze | July 11, 2022

The support for the Barcelona-based company brings Caravelo’s total funding to €5.7 million. Read More

News / Technology

RouteRank snapped up by Netcetera for multimodal push

By Linda Fox | July 7, 2022

The companies plan to provide multimodal mobility solutions to Netcetera's customer base. Read More

News / Startups

777 Partners eyes tech startups to "democratize" aviation

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | July 1, 2022

777 Partners’ Adam Weiss discusses the fund’s ambitions in aviation. Read More

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Opinion / Online

Why a recession would be a boom for vacation rental supply

By D. Brooke Pfautz - Vintory | July 1, 2022

The growth of short-term vacation rental supply will not only be accelerated by individual homeowners, but also from an influx of institutional investors. Read More

News / Technology

NextPlay Technologies sells NextTrip to TGS Esports to streamline operations

By Kathryn Walson | June 30, 2022

NextPlay Technologies has agreed to sell its travel business, NextTrip Group, and its 51% ownership of Reinhart Digital TV to TGS Esports. Read More

News / Startups

Where is the opportunity for travel startups?

By PhocusWire | June 30, 2022

Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, investors explain what they’re looking for from startups right now. Read More

News / Startups

Journee lands £1.75M for mystery trip service

By Linda Fox | June 28, 2022

Founded in 2019, Journee matches travelers with "mystery" trips by collecting their preferences around budget, dates, location and experiences. Read More