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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

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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

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Direct Travel acquires ATPI to expand Avenir technology globally

By Linda Fox | September 22, 2025

Direct Travel hopes to speed up the rollout of its Spotnana-based booking technology through the acquisition of ATPI. Read More

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Are we primed for an AI crash? Travel stakeholders weigh in

By Morgan Hines | September 18, 2025

Are we having technology innovation déjà vu? Many are likening AI’s rise to the dot-com era that led to an eventual crash. Read More

News / Startups

Lake.com lands $2.6M for vacation rental discovery platform

By Linda Fox | September 17, 2025

Founded in 2023, Lake.com is betting that travel bookings will be made by AI agents in the future. Read More

News / Startups

Alltheway raises €3.5M for baggage operating system

By Linda Fox | September 16, 2025

Alltheway’s technology aims to simplify baggage handling across airlines, rail operators, hotels and other travel partners. Read More

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The Phocuswright Conference 2025 - speakers and program

By PhocusWire | September 11, 2025

The Phocuswright Conference 2025 takes place in San Diego November 18-20 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Read More

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Travel tech flashback: What made headlines in 2024?

By Morgan Hines | September 10, 2025

The travel industry was enamored with artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024, with the topic repeatedly making waves. Read More

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Understory lands €12M to help experience providers automate their businesses

By Linda Fox | September 8, 2025

The company, formerly called Holdbar, will use the investment to expand in the experiences market as well as for product development. Read More

News / Distribution

TBO acquires luxury specialist Classic Vacations for $125M

By Linda Fox | September 3, 2025

TBO said it planned to pursue acquisitions after its IPO in May 2024. Read More

News / Online

STR company UnderTheDoormat Group raises $7 million

By Abby Crotty | September 2, 2025

The funding will be used for international expansion and to support development of its technology platforms, namely PMS Hospiria and B2B accommodation platform TrustedStays. Read More

News / Startups

Dubai-based hospitality startup lands $1.8 million

By Abby Crotty | September 2, 2025

Currently operating across several Dubai neighborhoods, Seraya secures long-term leases from property owners and then renovates and furnishes spaces. Read More

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Amex GBT-CWT merger completes

By Rob Gill - BTN Europe | September 2, 2025

Amex GBT's $540M acquisition of CWT, which was first announced in March 2024, was delayed because of scrutiny from U.K. and U.S. regulators. Read More

News / Startups

ZUZU raises fresh capital, bets on AI to scale soul of indie hospitality

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | August 29, 2025

The Singapore-based startup, founded in 2017 by former Expedia executive Vikram Malhi, is positioning itself at the heart of hospitality’s AI revolution. Read More

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