Investments

Opinion / Technology

By Raj Singh - JetBlue Technology Ventures | January 22, 2021

Four trends are poised to redefine the industry in the coming year - and emerging technology has a tremendous opportunity to transform this new travel experience. Read More

News / Startups

Co-living startup Gravity raises $1.4M to expand internationally

By Jill Menze | January 22, 2021

The London-based company says it has experienced a period of high growth despite the pandemic. Read More

News / Online

American Express GBT acquires Ovation Travel Group

By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2021

The purchase includes all Ovation Travel Group brands, which will remain in place. Read More

News / Online

TripActions snags additional $155M, valuation now $5B

By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2021

TripActions CEO Ariel Cohen says investors came to him toward the end of 2020 due to the company’s “execution in terms of taking market share.” Read More

News / Online

Maps.me lands $50M round, plans mobile wallet

By Linda Fox | January 21, 2021

Maps.me plans to bring decentralized finance for travel purchases to its users following the new funding round. Read More

News / Technology

Microsoft bets on autonomous vehicle tech with investment in GM's Cruise

By Jill Menze | January 21, 2021

Microsoft is backing a $2 billion funding round for General Motors’ driverless car unit Cruise as part of a long-term strategic relationship. Read More

News / Online

Gett completes $115M round, plans global expansion

By Linda Fox | January 14, 2021

Gett, which aggregates ground transport for corporates, wants to continue to roll-out the platform worldwide. Read More

News / Startups

Kambr adds $3M in funding to accelerate airline revenue tech development

By Linda Fox | January 13, 2021

The investment comes from private equity investors and aviation industry veteran Michael Scheeringa. Read More

News / Online

Book4Time secures growth investment from Serent Capital

By Mitra Sorrells | January 13, 2021

Founded in 2004, Book4Time manages booking, inventory and payment processing for hotels and resorts, as well as casinos, spas and fitness facilities. Read More

News / Online

OYO raises $7.4M as part of Series F round

By Mitra Sorrells | January 11, 2021

The new capital comes from Hindustan Media Ventures. Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: Experts on the state of travel innovation

By PhocusWire | January 8, 2021

The Phocuswright Conference 2020's dragons give their take on the biggest trends, promising players and what’s next for online travel innovation and investment. Read More

News / Startups

HumanForest crowdfunds £1.3M for e-bike push

By Linda Fox | December 30, 2020

HumanForest is launching its e-bike service in London in Spring 2021, with additional cities around Europe to follow. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Certares’ Greg O’Hara on why 2020 saw record investment in travel

By Mitra Sorrells | December 24, 2020

O'Hara shares his thoughts on the best travel sectors for investment now and why he believes business travel startups need to pivot. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Travel veterans Peluso and Jones on opportunities to emerge from COVID stronger

By Mitra Sorrells | December 23, 2020

Travelocity founder Terry Jones and former Travelocity CEO Michelle Peluso reunited for a discussion with Phocuswright senior analyst Lorraine Sileo. Read More