Investments

News / Technology

Nonius acquires Criton in hotel tech roll-up

By Kevin May | March 15, 2022

Criton claims it is the largest provider of hotel guest apps in the U.K., working with the likes of Cheval Residences, Sunborn and Devonshire Hotels. Read More

News / Startups

WhyHotel rebrands to Placemakr, lands $90M investment

By Linda Fox | March 15, 2022

The company is rebranding to reflect its different business divisions of pop-up hotel and mixed-use apartment buildings. Read More

News / Online

AirDNA acquired by Alpine Investors

By Jill Menze | March 14, 2022

The acquisition partnership will help fuel the short-term rental data provider’s growth. Read More

News / Startups

Kevin Costner’s travel storytelling app HearHere raises $3.2M

By Jill Menze | March 14, 2022

Launched in 2020 and co-founded by the actor, HearHere is a GPS-powered app that plays audio based on a traveler’s geographic location. Read More

News / Startups

WebInTravel and Phocuswright unite for global startup pitch

By PhocusWire | March 11, 2022

This combined effort is the next evolution of a relentless, ongoing 25-year search for startups that disrupt, innovate and propel the travel industry forward. Read More

News / Online

Despegar turns Q4 profit 9% over 2019 levels

By Jill Menze | March 10, 2022

The Latin American company reports adjusted EBITDA of $9 million in Q4 2021, a 9% increase above Q4 2019, despite gross bookings rising only 75% of the same quarter’s level. Read More

News / Technology

Fifteen rides away with €40M in fresh funding

By Linda Fox | March 9, 2022

The France-based company is the combination of Zoov and Smoove, after the pair merged in 2021. Read More

News / Startups

Hotel payment startup Selfbook valued at $300M following $15M injection

By Jill Menze | March 8, 2022

The $15 million extension of its Series A financing brings Selfbook’s total funding to $40 million. Read More

News / Technology

Fleetcor acquires Levarti to bolster tech for air passenger services

By Kevin May | March 8, 2022

U.K.-based Levarti has a passenger notification system for delays and cancellations, flight re-booking tools, hotel accommodation, transfers and vouchers. Read More

News / Startups

Volocopter set for take-off with $170M investment

By Linda Fox | March 7, 2022

The funds will go towards the certification of Germany-based Volocopter’s electric passenger air taxi. Read More

News / Online

Cruisewatch sets sail with €1M round to expand tech tools

By Kevin May | March 4, 2022

Cruisewatch says it will use the new round to develop its AI-backed text and speech recognition tools and automation services for third-party agencies. Read More