Investments

News / Online

Hopper buys PlacePass, moves into tours and activities

By Kevin May | October 19, 2021

PlacePass has a consumer-facing booking service but the company is perhaps best known as the engine behind Marriott's Bonvoy Tours and Activities platform. Read More

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Zeus Living raises $55M for flexible accommodations model

By Jill Menze | October 18, 2021

Zeus Living, which counts Airbnb as a previous investor, is looking beyond the corporate travel market. Read More

News / Startups

Startup accommodation platform CuddlyNest raises $3.5M

By Mitra Sorrells | October 14, 2021

Founded in 2017, CuddlyNest says it will use the funding to grow its team and add new product features. Read More

News / Technology

Ex-British Airways CEO slams digitally naive airline sector

By Linda Fox | October 14, 2021

Digitally savvy customers have been trained to expect a new level of service from online retailers and airlines stand to lose out when it comes to discretionary spend, says Alex Cruz. Read More

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VIDEO: The Big Picture issues in alternative accommodation

By PhocusWire | October 14, 2021

Witnesses to the meteoric rise of the alternative accommodation sector will know that its growth will continue to face a number of challenges alongside the obvious opportunities. Read More

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Lola team finds home at Capital One

By Linda Fox | October 11, 2021

Lola's management say credit card and membership service Capital One is the "ideal place to continue the journey." Read More

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VIDEO: The state of short-term rental startups

By PhocusWire | October 11, 2021

What has COVID-19 done to the scene? Are opportunities still there for newbies to consider, and will investments continue to roll in? Read More

News

Airport transfer marketplace SmartRyde raises $1.6M Series A

By Mitra Sorrells | October 5, 2021

Founded in 2017, SmartRyde works with transportation operators at 700 airports in 150 countries. Read More

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VIDEO: Sizing up the market as a rental newbie

By PhocusWire | October 4, 2021

It wouldn't have been plain sailing as a vacation rental startup in 2020 - even before a global pandemic hit every corner of the travel, tourism and hospitality sector. Read More

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OYO outlines details for IPO, raising $1.2B

By Linda Fox | October 1, 2021

The India-based company is seeking to raise about $1.2 billion, mostly through the issue of fresh shares as well as some existing shares. Read More

News / Startups

TravelPerk acquires eco-friendly travel consultancy Susterra

By Linda Fox | September 30, 2021

TravelPerk plans to integrate Susterra's data analytics capabilities into its platform to help customers meet sustainability targets. Read More

News / Technology

Cover Genius secures $72M for global expansion bid

By Kevin May | September 29, 2021

The Australia-based company got backing for the Series C round from Sompo Holdings, which led the investment. G Squared and existing investors also participated. Read More

News / Startups

Dance adds €16.5M, plots e-bike expansion

By Linda Fox | September 29, 2021

The latest round of funding comes on top of a €15M investment for Dance a year ago. Read More

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Turismocity raises $6M and acquires Brazilian travel platform

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2021

Argentina-based Turismocity says it is planning more acquisitions and investments as it aims to become one of the world's top travel companies. Read More