Investments

News / Technology

Hospitable looks to platform users and employees to raise $1.5M

By Linda Fox | September 30, 2025

The company describes itself as a short-term rental super app offering a range of services including automated guest messaging and rate optimization. Read More

News / Online

Lufthansa Group says AI will help it cut 4,000 jobs by 2030

By Morgan Hines | September 29, 2025

Lufthansa Group also said it intends to increase the number of active members in its “Miles & More” loyalty program by 50% by 2030. Read More

News / Online

7 powerful shifts driving the Middle East travel boom

By Phocuswright Research | September 29, 2025

The Middle East has emerged as one of the fastest-growing travel markets globally, supported by proactive government tourism strategies, mega-events and investments in infrastructure. Read More

News / Technology

Fetcherr lands $42M to expand AI pricing tech internationally

By Linda Fox | September 25, 2025

Using its own large market model, Fetcherr digests market dynamics to help airlines forecast demand and generate real-time decisions. Read More

News / Technology

WeTravel lands $92M to develop AI tools for multi-day trip operators

By Linda Fox | September 24, 2025

The company said the round triples its valuation and will go towards developing its platform to expand its payment infrastructure and build artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools for partners. Read More

News / Startups

Thayer's Hemmeter on SPAC comeback and space for a new travel brand

By Linda Fox | September 24, 2025

Chris Hemmeter, managing director of Thayer Investment Partners, discusses the pace of experimentation in travel and how it could lead to a new B2C powerhouse. Read More

News / Online

Navan moves closer to IPO

By Morgan Hines | September 22, 2025

The business travel, payments and expense management platform has submitted a Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Read More