Investments

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

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