Investments

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 17 - Terry Jones of Travelocity

By PhocusWire | December 19, 2019

Few people have been there at the formation of two pioneering brands in online travel. Terry Jones tells his story to Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire. Read More

News / Distribution

American Express GBT adds investors to fuel further growth

By Linda Fox | December 18, 2019

Carlyle Global Partners joins the Certares-led investment group, which holds 50% of the business. Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: Will early stage startup funding make a comeback in 2020?

By Steven Lerner | December 18, 2019

Phocuswright analysts discuss the state of travel startups in 2020 during The Phocuswright Conference in Florida in November. Read More

News / Online

HotelsByDay expands to hotel amenity bookings with acquisition of Dayaxe

By Steven Lerner | December 17, 2019

Day-use hotel booking website HotelsByDay is expanding its guest offerings through its acquisition of Dayaxe, a marketplace that sells hotel amenities. Read More

News / Startups

Guided tours startup GuruWalk raises €1M to fuel pay-as-you-go model

By Steven Lerner | December 17, 2019

GuruWalk, a Spanish startup specializing in tip-based guided tours, has secured €1 million in seed round funding. Read More

News / Technology

TravelFlan bags $7M to enhance IT, expand to new markets

By Steven Lerner | December 17, 2019

The Series A round brings the Hong Kong-based AI digital solution startup's total funding to more than $9.9 million. Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: What do investors look for in travel startup pitches?

By Steven Lerner | December 16, 2019

What do investors find appealing in pitches – and furthermore, what turns off investors? Read More

News / Startups

Beachy raises $1M to fund new ancillary booking tools for hotels

By Steven Lerner | December 16, 2019

Beachy has secured $1 million in debt financing, which will be invested into its new food and beverage product. Read More

News / Startups

WhyHotel nabs $20M in funding - eyes expansion, business travel market

By Steven Lerner | December 11, 2019

The pop-up hotel concept plans to use the Series B round to expand nationally and grow its presence among business travelers. Read More

News / Startups

Travel startup investments 2019 - a year in review

By Steven Lerner | December 11, 2019

Investors were pouring money into travel startups in 2019. Here's where that money went. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb part of $55M round for corporate housing platform Zeus Living

By Steven Lerner | December 10, 2019

Funds from the $55 million round will enable Zeus Living to expand its portfolio of furnished homes for stays of 30 days or longer. Read More

News / Startups

An entrepreneur's vision on the turnaround needed at Expedia Group

By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | December 9, 2019

Expedia Group's strategy is unlikely to shift immediately, but it's not too late to apply a new position around acquisitions and put the business back on track at the top table. Read More