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Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 6 - Naren Shaam of Omio

By Kevin May | September 26, 2019

The architect behind Omio (formerly GoEuro) talks to David Litwak and Kevin May for the latest episode. Read More

News / Technology

HRS acquires Conichi to build new payment-focused division

By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2019

HRS has acquired Conichi as part of its strategy to build a global payment solution. Read More

News / Online

India’s Paytm invests $35M to expand its travel business

By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2019

Indian e-commerce giant Paytm says it will invest about $35 million in its travel business over the next six months. Read More

Airbnb 25m investment affordable housing and small biz

News / Online

Airbnb will invest $25M in affordable housing and small businesses

By Mitra Sorrells | September 19, 2019

Airbnb is investing $25 million in affordable housing and small businesses in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Read More

News / Technology

Lavanda houses $5M capital raise as real estate and hospitality get closer

By Kevin May | September 17, 2019

The U.K.-based company had previously raised two angels tranches in the $1.5 million range in 2016 and 2017. Read More

News / Technology

The PhocusWire PundIT Show #19

By PhocusWire | September 11, 2019

Triggering the 30 minutes of discussion are a series of questions about the event, such as what excited, surprised and, of course, caused eye-rolling moments for our panel. Read More

News / Technology

WEBINAR REPLAY! Budgeting for the future of hospitality

By PhocusWire | September 11, 2019

In this webinar produced by Amadeus and PhocusWire, you’ll hear exclusive data to help prepare you for 2020. Read More

News / Technology

Fornova lands $7M in funding, plots rollout of business intelligence tech for hotels

By Linda Fox | September 4, 2019

Hotel distribution and business intelligence specialist Fornova has announced funding of $7 million led by A/O Proptech. Read More

News / Technology

Hostelworld invests $3M in accommodation tech provider Tipi

By Kevin May | September 2, 2019

The investment is the first major strategic initiative at Hostelworld since Gary Morrison took over as CEO in mid-2018, following the departure of Feargal Mooney. Read More

News / Technology

Mews brings in $33M to help take hotel tech platform to U.S.

By Kevin May | August 29, 2019

Battery Ventures is leading a $33 million Series B investment in the business, bringing its total so far to $41.6 million over three rounds. Read More

News / Online

OYO looks to recruit 1,000 in Europe as part of €300M investment in vacation arm

By Linda Fox | August 26, 2019

The vacation rental arm came into being following OYO’s acquisition of @Leisure for €360 million in May this year. Read More

News / Startups

Short-term rental management startup Frontdesk gets $2.75M for aggressive expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | August 22, 2019

Short-term rental management company Frontdesk has received funding of $2.75 million to expand. Read More

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 1 - Gareth Williams of Skyscanner

By Kevin May | August 22, 2019

For the debut of the How I Got Here weekly podcast, hosted by PhocusWire's Kevin May and David Litwak from Mozio, we talk to Gareth Williams, one of the co-founders, ex CEO and now chairperson at... Read More

News / Distribution

U.S. government sues to block Farelogix sale to Sabre

By Kevin May | August 20, 2019

Sabre dared regulators last week to block its $360 million acquisition of Farelogix - and now the U.S. government has taken up the challenge. Read More

News / Online

RedDoorz opens $70M round, has big plans for $115M raised this year

By Kevin May | August 19, 2019

The Singapore-based hotel brand is aiming for new markets and will invest in a number of other areas of the business after securing another sizeable funding round. Read More

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