Investments

News / Technology

SoftBank leads $200M investment in serviced robotics company Keenon Robotics

By Jill Menze | September 17, 2021

The Chinese company says the Series D round is the largest round of funding to-date in the service robot field. Read More

News / Distribution

CWT wipes out debt with recapitalization deal

By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | September 16, 2021

The travel management company is getting $350 million in new equity funding and is eliminating almost $900 million in debt. Read More

News / Technology

DeepRoute gets $300M investment to expand robotaxi strategy

By Kevin May | September 15, 2021

The U.S.-based company, which was founded just over two years ago, secured the Series B round from lead investor Alibaba Group. Read More

News / Online

Pacaso raises $125M, expands vacation home co-ownership platform to Spain

By Mitra Sorrells | September 14, 2021

Launched in October 2020, Pacaso's valuation is now $1.5 billion, and it manages nearly $200 million in real estate. Read More

News / Distribution

SiteMinder secures $74M funding round, plots public listing

By Linda Fox | September 14, 2021

Existing shareholders AustralianSuper and equity funds managed by BlackRock, Ellerston Capital and Pendal Group have also participated. Read More

News / Online

Key developments in the Russia online travel market

By Phocuswright Research | September 13, 2021

Whether using online or offline distribution channels, Russians are rediscovering the tourism gems that their homeland offers, despite the pandemic restrictions. Read More

Interview / Startups

Sounding Off: Follow the smart money with investments

By PhocusWire | September 10, 2021

Investment dollars currently seem to be going towards technology that drives efficiencies or that might spur the next area of disruption for travel. Read More

News / Online

Headout raises $12M in major expansion bid for activities platform

By Kevin May | September 9, 2021

The Series B round was led by Glade Brook Capital, with participation from existing backers Version One Ventures, Nexus Venture Partners, FJ Labs, 500 Startups, Haystack and Ludlow Ventures. Read More

News / Distribution

SilverDoor parent acquires rival The Apartment Service

By Linda Fox | September 8, 2021

The acquisition is said to unite two of the largest serviced apartment agents in the world. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Hospitality's recovery: Lessons for hoteliers from aviation

By Phelim Pekaar - P3 Hotel Software | September 8, 2021

As travel reopens, there are many lessons that hotels can learn from airlines about maximizing revenue, particularly around the use of technology. Read More

News / Startups

Tickitto secures $4.5M to launch activities marketplace

By Kevin May | September 7, 2021

Vorwerk Ventures was joined by TriplePoint in the round, with participation from early supporter SeedCamp. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The next steps for travel are long and led by digital

By Koen Deryckere and Emily Weiss - Accenture | September 6, 2021

Why collaboration and investment in cloud and digital technology will make travel companies future-ready. Read More

News / Startups

Angel Host raises $5.2M for rental tech development

By Linda Fox | September 6, 2021

Investment for the startup was led by White Star Capital, with Desjardins Capital and Panache Ventures also involved. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Never doubt travel's resilience, unless outside forces intervene

By PhocusWire | September 3, 2021

The final four month of 2021 are likely to be some of the most stressful the sector has faced yet, as brands juggle operational issues around recovery alongside the burden of cashflow and workforce... Read More