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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

News / Technology

Mews continues tech spending spree with Bizzon acquisition

By Jill Menze | March 3, 2022

Point-of-sale software provider Bizzon is Mews’ second acquisition this month and fifth overall. Read More

News / Startups

The Host Co. snags $1.85M to make Airbnbs shoppable

By Jill Menze | March 3, 2022

Founded in 2020, the Host Co. enables short-term rental hosts to sell items in their properties. Read More

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Virdee closes seed financing with additional $5M

By Mitra Sorrells | March 1, 2022

Virdee provides digital check-in and virtual concierge solutions that integrate with door lock and property management systems. Read More

News / Online

TripActions swoops on Sweden-based business travel firm Resia

By Linda Fox | March 1, 2022

The acquisition is the company's third in the past nine months. Read More

News / Distribution

Altido, DoveVivo merge for European hospitality platform

By Jill Menze | February 28, 2022

Co-living company DoveVivo has acquired property management company Altido to create what it says is the largest residential management platform in Europe. Read More

News / Startups

APAC micromobility startup Beam raises $93M for expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | February 28, 2022

Founded in 2018, Beam currently operates in 35 cities across Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia. Read More

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Vacation home co-ownership startup Ember raises $17.4M

By Mitra Sorrells | February 24, 2022

Founded in June 2021, Ember buys or builds luxury vacation homes valued between $1.5 and $5 million and sells them in shares of up to 8 per property. Read More

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Tech investments driving Flight Centre’s corporate recovery

By Jill Menze | February 24, 2022

The Australia-based travel agency says recent investments in WhereTo and Shep are powering recovery for the Corporate Traveller and FCM brands Read More

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