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Thatch raises $3M, helping travel creators monetize content

By Linda Fox | September 2, 2021

The seed investment for the company was led by Wave Capital, with Freestyle and Netflix founder Mark Randolph also participating. Read More

Opinion / Online

Investing in travel post-pandemic: An assessment

By Chris Hemmeter - Thayer Ventures | September 2, 2021

Thayer Ventures' Chris Hemmeter examines where the industry is now and what the next 18 months hold. Read More

News / Online

Kocomo raises $56M for luxury home co-ownership model

By Jill Menze | September 1, 2021

Kocomo's technology enables people to purchase, own and sell co-ownership interests in luxury homes. Read More

News / Online

Serviced Apartments Platform acquires Acomodeo

By Donna M. Airoldi - BTN | August 30, 2021

Switzerland-based Serviced Apartments Platform AG, which first invested in the German startup Acomodeo in 2020, has fully acquired the serviced-apartment provider. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Innovation is a tricky balancing act right now

By PhocusWire | August 27, 2021

The sector, decimated as it has been since early 2020, is still unraveling its way through a complex set of procedures to get itself back in a stable place, which will capture some of the demand that is... Read More

News / Technology

Whim ground transport app creator MaaS Global secures €11M round

By Kevin May | August 26, 2021

The Series B investment capital comes from a quartet of backers, bringing its total raised so far to just under $75 million. Read More

News / Startups

Huawei invests $100M in startups, makes first travel move in Middle East

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebInTravel | August 25, 2021

Wego is the first travel player to sign a partnership with Huawei’s Petal Search to integrate the travel app into Huawei smartphones. Read More

Opinion / Online

Diversification in activities: between consolidation and momentum

By Lukas Hempel and Matthias Wirz - BookingKit | August 25, 2021

The tours and activities sector is shifting as it comes out of the pandemic, but there are positive opportunities for those companies that pay attention. Read More

News / Startups

RoomPriceGenie conjures up $2.2M for international push

By Linda Fox | August 24, 2021

RoomPriceGenie claims it has tripled it revenues in the past 12 months. Read More

News / Startups

Travel startup investment to hit $44B in 2021

By Linda Fox | August 23, 2021

The number of travel and mobility startups grew 5% in 2021, according to Lufthansa Innovation Hub. Read More

News / Startups

Swvl acquires Shotl, expands shared transport service

By Linda Fox | August 20, 2021

Shared mobility and mass transit provider Swvl has grown its presence to 16 countries through the acquisition of Spain-based Shotl. Read More

News / Online

Former Orbitz, Vacasa execs invest in group travel planning platform TrovaTrip

By Jill Menze | August 19, 2021

Portland-based TrovaTrip, which enables influencers and experts to host group trips, has raised $5 million in funding. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Getting travel back to work

By Marisa Garcia | August 18, 2021

Process automation and digital tools can empower employees, protect and even future proof operations. Read More

News / Startups

Camping startup HolidayFox closes £1.17M pre-seed round

By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2021

HolidayFox enables travelers to search and book campsites in the United Kingdom and Europe. Read More

News / Startups

Rental cleaning services startup TurnoverBnB raises $4.5M

By Mitra Sorrells | August 17, 2021

TurnoverBnB provides a marketplace that gives rental operators access to cleaners around the world and the ability to manage scheduling and payments. Read More

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