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Way drives experiences for Alaska Air Group loyalty program

By Linda Fox | August 20, 2025

Way's platform, which is based on open APIs, has been integrated into Alaska Air Group’s digital ecosystem so that loyalty program members get real-time availability and instant bookings. Read More

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Kasa raises $40M to invest in technology, AI

By Morgan Hines | August 19, 2025

Kasa, formerly known as Kasa Living, raised $70 million in Series C funding in 2023. Read More

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Holiday Tribe raises $3 million to expand AI, supplier networks

By Abby Crotty | August 14, 2025

Last September, Holiday Tribe raised $650,000. Since that time, the company said it has more than tripled in size. Read More

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India-based Elivaas raises $10.4 million for expansion

By Abby Crotty | August 12, 2025

The luxury vacation rental platform currently operates in 30 Indian destinations, with the latest funding to be used to explore expansion. Read More

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How has AI changed travel investors’ mindset?

By Morgan Hines | August 12, 2025

A subtle chaos is coloring the funding environment as investors separate the AI winners from the hopefuls. Read More

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United invests in Dfinitiv to unlock loyalty and media revenue

By Linda Fox | August 8, 2025

The airline is exploring use cases for Dfinitiv’s technology across its loyalty program, MileagePlus, and its commerce media network, Kinective Media, which was unveiled a year ago. Read More

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Fintech startup TurnStay secures $2M

By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2025

Co-founder James Hedley said the funding brings TurnStay closer to its mission of "reducing the friction of getting paid in the African travel industry." Read More

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RV rental company Roadsurfer lands €85 million for expansion

By Abby Crotty | August 6, 2025

The Germany-based company said the capital will be used for growth and to expand its existing fleet in North America and Europe. Read More

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Investors on state of travel funding in 2025

By Morgan Hines | August 6, 2025

The travel funding environment felt chilly at the start of 2025: Will things turn around in the second half? Read More

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Trivago reports double-digit growth in Q2, completes acquisition of Holisto

By Abby Crotty | August 5, 2025

The company reported a significant increase in advertising spend, with the number anticipated to increase during the summer travel season. Read More

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Hospitality loyalty startup Journey raises $7.7M to fuel expansion

By Abby Crotty | August 4, 2025

Founded last year, Journey allows travelers to earn AI-curated rewards from independent hotels and rentals. Read More

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Ramp raises $500M, brings valuation to $22.5B

By Abby Crotty | July 30, 2025

The latest funding news comes just 45 days after Ramp announced it had raised $200 million in its Series E round. Read More

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TakeUp scores $11M to advance revenue optimization for independent hotels

By Linda Fox | July 29, 2025

TakeUp says its technology uses causal inference AI models to continuously fine-tune pricing based on guest behavior. Read More

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Travel startup funding and M&A trends in Q2 2025

By Linda Fox | July 29, 2025

Headlines surrounding tariffs, political uncertainty and global conflict may have tempered travel startup funding in the second quarter of 2025. Read More

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KKR acquires minority stake in Etraveli Group

By Morgan Hines | July 23, 2025

Just under two years after Booking Holdings' failed attempt to acquire its flight tech partner Etraveli, the company has a new investment partner in KKR. Read More

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