Investments

Sykes gains caravan rentals foothold with latest acquisition
News / Online
Sykes gains caravan rentals foothold with latest acquisition
By Linda Fox | June 13, 2022
Sykes has acquired UKcaravans4hire, which offers about 6,000 holiday homes in the U.K. Read More
Travel SPACs are facing a reckoning
News / Online
Travel SPACs are facing a reckoning
By Jill Menze | June 13, 2022
Some of the more high-profile SPACs in travel are facing scrutiny as valuations plummet and cost-cutting measures take hold. Read More
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News / Startups
Sonder restructuring to include layoffs, growth limits
By Chris Davis - Business Travel News | June 10, 2022
Sonder is laying off 21% of its corporate employees and 7% of its front-line staff. Read More
VIDEO: E-bikes and scooters take off
News / Technology
VIDEO: E-bikes and scooters take off
By PhocusWire | June 10, 2022
PhocusWire discusses the growth and challenges of micromobility with Duncan Robertson, general manager of the U.K. and Ireland for Dott. Read More
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News / Technology
Delta trials customized flight display at Detroit Metro Airport
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | June 10, 2022
The Parallel Reality technology will allow up to 100 flyers to simultaneously see flight information tailored to their unique itinerary on a single screen. Read More
SkySquad secures $1M to help travelers navigate the airport
News / Startups
SkySquad secures $1M to help travelers navigate the airport
By Jill Menze | June 10, 2022
Through the SkySquad platform, travelers can book an airport assistant to help them get from car door to gate. Read More
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News / Startups
Global rail distributor Save A Train gains strategic investment
By Mitra Sorrells | June 8, 2022
Save A Train provides rail content to B2B partners and says it currently has contracts with seven of the top 10 travel companies in the world. Read More
Altido continues growth with two acquisitions
News / Online
Altido continues growth with two acquisitions
By Jill Menze | June 8, 2022
The European property management company has acquired Flatty and A & A Apartments & Boats. Read More
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News / Startups
Guest experience platform Duve raises $10M
By Mitra Sorrells | June 6, 2022
Duve says it currently serves more than 1,000 properties in more than 64 countries and will use the funding to fuel its growth.   Read More
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News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2022: Sustainability in the spotlight
By PhocusWire | June 6, 2022
Leaders from the Travalyst Coalition, Booking.com, Google and Byway Travel come together to discuss the travel industry's path to sustainability during Phocuswright Europe. Read More
HomeToGo fully acquires vacation rental tech provider SECRA
News / Online
HomeToGo fully acquires vacation rental tech provider SECRA
By Jill Menze | June 1, 2022
HomeToGo’s acquisition of the Germany-based company is its third this year. Read More
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News / Startups
Journera raises $10M to grow its data exchange platform
By Mitra Sorrells | June 1, 2022
Journera says it will use the funding for market expansion. Read More
Tighter capital markets will test travel startups
Opinion / Startups
Tighter capital markets will test travel startups
By Bryan Auchterlonie - Destination Capital | May 31, 2022
In an uncertain capital market cycle, thinly capitalized growth companies will be more exposed and need to respond faster. Read More
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News / Technology
IDS Next acquires Shawman Software in hospitality tech roll-up
By Linda Fox | May 24, 2022
IDS Next says the acquisition enables it to speed up the move to “full-stack enterprise cloud solutions” for hotel groups and chains. Read More
Sensible 4 lands EU loan for autonomous tech push
News / Startups
Sensible 4 lands EU loan for autonomous tech push
By Linda Fox | May 23, 2022
The Finnish company has developed autonomous driving software that works under challenging weather conditions. Read More
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