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Futurestay announces $2.4M venture round, plans for "runway into 2022"

By Mitra Sorrells | May 6, 2020

Short-term vacation rental technology provider Futurestay has raised $2.4 million in a venture round. Read More

News / Distribution

Are the tech giants coming for airlines?

By Linda Fox | May 4, 2020

Data giants such as credit card companies have stayed away from airlines; post-coronavirus travel might change that. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Coronavirus is reshaping the airport experience of the future, part 2

By Omar Abou Faraj - Dubz | April 30, 2020

The envisioned airport of the future would leverage intelligent operational and passenger technologies, along with innovation in AI, bio-metrics and mobility. Read More

News / Startups

Frontdesk secures $6.8M Series A, targets longer stays due to COVID-19

By Mitra Sorrells | April 30, 2020

Frontdesk has secured a $6.8 million Series A round from its existing investors as it aims to provide an alternative to lengthy apartment leases. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Coronavirus is reshaping the airport experience of the future, part 1

By Omar Abou Faraj - Dubz | April 28, 2020

Airport technology and new customer interfaces can play a huge role in making the industry more resilient during a pandemic crisis, not to mention bringing in massive and sustainable operational and... Read More

News / Startups

Business travel startup Itilite raises $13M to accelerate international expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | April 21, 2020

Greenoaks Capital and Vy Capital led the Series B round, with participation from Matrix Partners India and other existing investors. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb gets $1B investment to mitigate coronavirus hit

By Jill Menze | April 6, 2020

The investment from Silver Lake and Sixth Street Partners will help the home-share giant manage the fallout from the COVID-19 coronavirus. Read More

News / Startups

There are no winners in all this, only survivors, say investors

By Marissa Trew - WiT | April 6, 2020

AT WiT Virtual, two venture capitalists shared their perspectives on how the travel and startup landscape will evolve as a result of COVID-19. Read More

News / Technology

Hotelmize raises Series B funding from Alibaba, establishes APAC headquarters in Hong Kong

By Steven Lerner | April 2, 2020

Hotelmize is aiming to gain a foothold in Asia Pacific and to expand operations in the region following a new capital raise. Read More

News / Technology

Health startup Air Doctor gets $7.8M to make medical care accessible for travelers

By Steven Lerner | April 1, 2020

With health becoming a major concern in the travel industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a marketplace that connects travelers with local doctors has landed its largest capital raise to date. Read More

News / Technology

Business travel platform Huilianyi raises $42M, aims for global expansion

By Steven Lerner | March 31, 2020

Shanghai-based business travel platform Huilianyi has landed RMB 300 million (about $42 million) in funding. Read More

News / Technology

Despite difficult times, ride-share company Via lands $200M investment

By Steven Lerner | March 31, 2020

Real-time ride-sharing company Via is now valued at a $2.25 billion thanks to a new $200 million Series E investment. Read More

Opinion / Startups

Travel venture funding is not over - startups just need to be smarter and prepared

By Partners at Ennea Capital | March 30, 2020

An overview of the current investor sentiment and impact on startup funding in the short and medium term, as well as likely outcomes for the industry. Read More

News / Startups

Should travel startups go into “hibernation mode” during the coronavirus?

By Steven Lerner | March 30, 2020

Venture capitalists weigh in on how travel startups could survive the economic fallout from COVID-19. Read More

News / Technology

Electric air taxi company Lilium raises $240M toward developing regional service

By Steven Lerner | March 24, 2020

The German company is developing an emissions-free, vertical takeoff air taxi that it plans to operate with a regional mobility service as early as 2025. Read More

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