Investments

News / Online

Veltra activity booking platform prepares for IPO, closes City Discovery brand

By Kevin May | November 22, 2018

Japan-based Veltra, a major tours and activities brand serving the Asia Pacific region, is to file for an IPO by the end of 2018. Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: JetBlue Tech Ventures on a new focus for airlines

By Kevin May | November 21, 2018

With a string of investments under its wing, JetBlue Technology Ventures has become a pioneer in the aviation-investing-in-startups space in recent years. Read More

News / Startups

Research Spotlight: The state of travel startups 2018

By PhocusWire | November 16, 2018

The number of travel startups being founded has slowed in recent years, while the market has shifted to acquisitions and funding of the breakout winners in emerging categories Read More

News / Startups

Freebird looks to consumer channels following $8M investment

By Linda Fox | October 31, 2018

Freebird announces $8 million in series A funding. Read More

News / Technology

WEBINAR REPLAY! Mobile payment journey: a tour across ten markets

By PhocusWire | October 26, 2018

Worldpay presents a live quiz and knowledge sharing webinar on mobile preferences across 10 markets. Read More

Expedia Group acquires Pillow and ApartmentJet

News / Technology

Expedia Group goes deeper into alternative rentals with acquisitions of Pillow and ApartmentJet

By Mitra Sorrells | October 25, 2018

Expedia Group has acquired two software companies that serve the short-term rental market, a move it says will enhance its alternative accommodations marketplace for residents, owners and managers in... Read More

News / Distribution

GoEuro doubles its funding with new round of $150M

By Mitra Sorrells | October 23, 2018

Berlin-based GoEuro has raised $150 million to grow its multimodal travel booking platform, which currently works with more than 800 providers across Europe. Read More

News / Distribution

Vacasa raises $64M to boost domestic and international expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | October 18, 2018

U.S.-based vacation rental management company Vacasa has closed $64 million in new funding Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: The high-profile investor view on tours and activities

By Kevin May | October 17, 2018

He's one of the prominent members of the investment community in travel (and countless other sectors), and always has lots to say about the markets and companies that he backs. Read More

News / Startups

Common mistakes of startups entering travel

By Jill Menze | October 16, 2018

Startups angling to break into travel can’t win without knowledge of the so-called travel funnel. Read More

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Interview / Startups

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Jonne de Leeuw

By PhocusWire | October 15, 2018

The fund led a $17 million round to back Tiqets, now its principal participates in an executive roundtable on tours and activities at The Phocuswright Conference 2018. Read More

News / Technology

Trekksoft expands into ski operator tech with Waldhart acquisition

By Kevin May | October 3, 2018

Trekksoft has made its second acquisition of 2018 with the buy out of Austrian tech provider for ski and other activity providers, Waldhart Software. Read More

News / Startups

Russian airline group S7 earmarks $50M for startups

By Linda Fox | October 2, 2018

Russia-based S7 Group, which already includes an airline and space program, is turning its attention to startup investment. Read More

Interview / Startups

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Erik Blachford

By PhocusWire | September 28, 2018

The former president and CEO of Expedia, and later of IAC Travel, is now a prominent figure in venture capital and angel investing. Blachford will be a “dragon” at The Phocuswright Conference... Read More