Menu
Home
Latest News
AI News
Jobs
Events
Phocuswright
About Us
Home
Hot Right Now
Brands
Airbnb
Booking.com
Expedia
Google
Tripadvisor
Vrbo
Trends
Artificial Intelligence
Marketing
Distribution
Payments
Sustainability
Revenue Management
Health
Security
Sectors
Airlines
Business Travel
Ground Transportation
Hotels
Metasearch
Online Travel Agencies
Private Accommodation
Tours and Activities
Editors' Picks
Watch
PhocusWire on YouTube
Phocuswright on YouTube
WebInTravel on YouTube
Listen
In Phocus podcast
Events
Webinars
Phocuswright Travel Innovation Summit London
The Phocuswright Conference
Phocuswright Europe
WebInTravel
PhocusWire Pulse
Welcome to Pulse
Green Light For Ground Transportation
A New Traveler Experience
Emerging Innovation
Startups In The Spotlight
Rentals On The Rise
Travel Marketing Tactics
Progress In Travel Payments
Decoding Travel Security
A New Age For Social Media
Loyalty For The Long Haul
Safer & Seamless
Startups
hot 25 travel startups 2026
hot 25 travel startups 2025
Hot 25 Travel Startups 2024
Hot 25 Travel Startups 2023
Hot 25 Startups 2022
Hot 25 Startups 2021
Hot 25 Startups 2020
Hot 25 Startups 2019
Startup Stage
Phocuswright Innovation
Company Culture
Diversity and Inclusion
In The Big Chair
PhocusWire Vitals
AI Insights
Opinion
Financial Earnings
From Our Partners
Northstar Family
BHN Group
Business Travel News
Incentive
Meetings & Conventions
The Beat
TravelAge West
TravelPulse
Travel Weekly
TravelTech Show
WebInTravel
Investments
News
/
Startups
HeyMax secures $11M for AI push, geographical expansion
By Linda Fox
|
January 28, 2026
The funding will go toward product development, including simplifying earning and redemption for consumers through AI and expansion into Japan, Taiwan and Australia in 2026.
Read More
News
/
Technology
TripWorks lands $6M, plans AI development
By Linda Fox
|
January 27, 2026
The company wants to expand AI-driven pricing and revenue optimization tools, move into new markets and add to its product, engineering and customer success teams.
Read More
News
/
Online
Community travel platform WanderOn raises $5.9M to scale globally
By Morgan Hines
|
January 22, 2026
Based in Gurugram, India, and founded in 2017, WanderOn focuses on experiential, community-first travel meant to appeal to younger generations.
Read More
News
/
Online
Mews raises $300M to expand AI, fintech capabilities
By Morgan Hines
|
January 22, 2026
The fresh capital brings the hospitality technology specialist’s valuation to $2.5 billion.
Read More
News
/
Online
Gobi invests in Bangladesh-based B2B travel commerce platform Jatri
By Morgan Hines
|
January 20, 2026
Jatri said the fresh capital will support product innovation, expand its MENA ecosystem and grow partnerships.
Read More
News
/
Startups
Travel investment, acquisitions and public market plays in 2025
By Linda Fox
|
January 16, 2026
Funding started out strong with Perk securing $200 million, but similar large rounds were few and far between for the remainder of the year.
Read More
News
/
Online
Kasa takes over Mint House properties to expand accommodation platform
By Linda Fox
|
January 14, 2026
Commercial terms have not been disclosed, but in addition to expanding Kasa’s portfolio, the deal creates scale and cost efficiencies for the company.
Read More
News
/
Technology
Investment accountability: How travel brands are measuring AI ROI
By Morgan Hines
|
January 14, 2026
Travel companies are actively investing in AI hoping to boost business—but how are they measuring the return on investment?
Read More
News
/
Startups
Weather-guarantee startup lands $12.8 million to fuel growth
By Abby Crotty
|
January 13, 2026
The fresh capital brings WeatherPromise's total funding to over $22 million.
Read More
News
/
Online
Flix sees opportunity in airport transfers, acquires Flibco
By Linda Fox
|
January 13, 2026
The acquisition builds on Flix's launch of airport-shuttle services in markets such as Sweden, as well as its long-distance bus routes serving airports.
Read More
News
/
Technology
Phocuswright analysts share their predictions for 2026
By Morgan Hines
|
January 6, 2026
Phocuswright analysts have their eyes on agentic AI, biometrics and personalization.
Read More
News
/
Technology
Hawaiian Airlines to invest $600M to improve guest experience
By Abby Crotty
|
January 5, 2026
The airline said it will be launching an updated app and website with self-service features.
Read More
News
/
Technology
Travel industry leaders' 2026 predictions
By Morgan Hines
|
January 5, 2026
PhocusWire asked industry stakeholders from Priceline, HolidayPirates, Cloudbeds and more about what 2026 will look like in travel.
Read More
News
/
Distribution
How Etraveli is thinking about its 'longer-term horizon'
By Linda Fox
|
January 2, 2026
According to Etraveli CEO Mathias Hedlund, the company wants to 'double down' on its B2B strategy.
Read More
News
/
Online
UAE-based VBooking lands $5M
By Abby Crotty
|
December 30, 2025
The travel booking platform said the funds will be used to develop an AI concierge and AR-enabled tools.
Read More
More
Most Popular
Latest Stories
Most Popular
News
/
Online
Expedia to offer hotel bookings through Meta's Muse AI agent
News
/
Technology
Booking Holdings-backed Lola unveils membership model for AI travel and experiences assistant
From Our Partners
/
Online
Booking anxiety is changing consumer behavior—and creating an opportunity for travel platforms
News
/
Technology
OpenAI chairman tells travel industry: Do not restrain your AI agents
From Our Partners
/
Online
How leading travel companies are strengthening margins in 2026
Latest Stories
News
/
Online
Princess Cruises launches ChatGPT app in partnership with Mobi
News
/
Technology
Booking Holdings-backed Lola unveils membership model for AI travel and experiences assistant
News
/
Finance
Dextr AI secures $6.7M for agentic hospitality platform
News
/
Finance
HyperGuest lands $25M investment, plans international growth
From Our Partners
/
Technology
What new research reveals about how travelers use AI to plan trips
Subscribe Now!
Submit
I accept the
Terms and Conditions
and
Privacy Policy
.
Subscribe Now!
Submit
I accept the
Terms and Conditions
and
Privacy Policy
.
Copyright © 2026 by Northstar Travel Media LLC. All Rights Reserved. Phocuswright 301 Route 17 N., Suite 1150, Rutherford, NJ 07070 USA | Telephone: +1 860 350-4084
Phocuswright
•
The Phocuswright Conference
•
Phocuswright Europe
•
Global Startup Pitch
•
Web In Travel
•
Retail Travel