Investments

News / Technology

Grab to invest $60M in remote driving tech company Vay

By Abby Crotty | November 11, 2025

Grab has existing partnerships with autonomous vehicle companies May Mobility and WeRide. Read More

News / Distribution

Klook takes first public step toward US IPO

By Abby Crotty | November 10, 2025

The company filed an F-1 registration statement with the U.S. SEC to list under the symbol "KLK." Read More

News / Online

The supplier shift powering Latin America’s travel growth

By Phocuswright Research | November 10, 2025

Across airlines, hotels, car rentals and intermediaries, the post-pandemic reset is giving way to a new phase of consolidation and innovation in Latin America. Read More

News / Startups

The AI-native edge: What travel can learn from AI-driven companies

By Phocuswright Research | November 3, 2025

Travel companies can get a preview of Phocuswright's report "The AI-Native Edge: Travel Startups 2025." Read More

News / Startups

Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025

By Mileva Sapic | November 3, 2025

We're revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups roster for 2025, which includes several up-and-coming players in the travel tech space. Read More

News / Technology

Mews brings agentic AI on board with acquisition of DataChat

By Linda Fox | October 28, 2025

DataChat, which was initially launched in 2017 as a research project, works in the retail, financial services and telecommunications sectors. Read More

News / Technology

Grab, May Mobility partner to bring robotaxis to Southeast Asia

By Abby Crotty | October 27, 2025

As part of the multiyear partnership, Grab invested an undisclosed amount in AV technology company May Mobility. Read More

News / Startups

Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024

By Mileva Sapic | October 27, 2025

Our Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024 have grown and undergone major transformations, including attracting funding rounds and securing major global partnerships. Read More

News / Startups

The Middle East travel startup atmosphere is buzzing

By Morgan Hines | October 22, 2025

As the Middle East sees rapid travel growth, its startup environment is characterized by ambition and innovation with government support, according to travel stakeholders. Read More

News / Online

Hostelworld boosts social strategy with acquisition of OccasionGenius

By Linda Fox | October 21, 2025

Hostelworld described the acquisition as "a natural progression" of the growth strategy announced earlier this year. Read More

News / Startups

Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023

By Mileva Sapic | October 20, 2025

Many of our Hot 25 Startups for 2023 have undergone major transformations, including significant funding rounds and strategic acquisitions. Read More

News / Distribution

Buy now, pay later provider Upgrade lands $165M investment

By Linda Fox | October 16, 2025

The company offers BNPL and other credit options to consumers, having acquired Uplift (now Flex Pay), a BNPL provider in travel, two years ago. Read More

News / Technology

Aviation leaders on retailing progress, AI use cases

By Linda Fox | October 16, 2025

Aviation leaders provided insights on technology investments and the impact of AI during the World Aviation Festival in Lisbon last week. Read More

News / Startups

Revolut acquires Swifty to build AI concierge for customers

By Linda Fox | October 14, 2025

Swifty, which launched in 2023, uses LLMs and a conversational interface to help plan and book corporate travel, including payment and invoicing. Read More