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Ramp raises $300M, valuation soars to $32B
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Ramp raises $300M, valuation soars to $32B
By Morgan Hines | November 20, 2025
Ramp raised $500 million in July and $200 million in June.... Read More
Peek secures $70M to build out AI
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Peek secures $70M to build out AI
By Abby Crotty | November 20, 2025
The tours and activities platform also announced its acquisition of ACME Ticketing and Connect&GO.... Read More
Acai Travel, BoomPop win 'Launch' at The Phocuswright Conference 2025
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Acai Travel, BoomPop win 'Launch' at The Phocuswright Conference 2025
By PhocusWire | November 20, 2025
AI platform Wenrix was the runner-up for the 2025 Travel Innovator of the Year award.... Read More
How social search is influencing the future of travel
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How social search is influencing the future of travel
By Abby Crotty | November 20, 2025
During an executive panel at The Phocuswright Conference, leaders from TikTok, Reddit and YouTube discussed the intersection of travel and social media.... Read More
Sabre launches gen AI chat solution for airlines
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Sabre launches gen AI chat solution for airlines
By Abby Crotty | November 19, 2025
SabreMosaic Concierge IQ is designed to help passengers “plan, book and manage trips in one seamless conversation.”... Read More
Startup Stage: ReserveX wants to help travel providers integrate tours and experiences
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: ReserveX wants to help travel providers integrate tours and experiences
By Abby Crotty | November 19, 2025
Founded in 2023, Canada-based ReserveX offers a travel experiences platform for travel agencies and operators.... Read More
3 questions every travel tech founder should ask before raising their next round
Opinion / Startups
3 questions every travel tech founder should ask before raising their next round
By Anthony Collias - Stasher | November 19, 2025
Anthony Collias, COO and co-founder of Stasher, lays out why founders should examine their flywheel, budget and business model.... Read More
Mindtrip launches B2B hotel tools
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Mindtrip launches B2B hotel tools
By Morgan Hines | November 18, 2025
Mindtrip for Hotels gives guests tailored recommendations ahead of their stay.... Read More
Indonesia deploys biometric corridor at airports
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Indonesia deploys biometric corridor at airports
By Linda Fox | November 18, 2025
The initiative is part of the Indonesian government’s “All Indonesia” digital transformation program aiming to improve the entry process for international travelers.... Read More
Trip.com Group reports international OTA bookings growth in Q3
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Trip.com Group reports international OTA bookings growth in Q3
By Linda Fox | November 17, 2025
The OTA said inbound travel bookings increased 100% in Q3 compared with the same period in 2024.... Read More
Revolut enters payments partnership with Booking.com
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Revolut enters payments partnership with Booking.com
By Morgan Hines | November 17, 2025
The payment option is available when paying for Booking.com accommodations, and the companies plan to expand to flights and cars.... Read More
Hotel, flight bookings coming to Google's AI Mode
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Hotel, flight bookings coming to Google's AI Mode
By Morgan Hines | November 17, 2025
The search giant announced Monday that it is partnering on the initiative with Expedia, Booking.com, Marriott and other industry players.... Read More
A snapshot of AI developments in travel in 2025
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A snapshot of AI developments in travel in 2025
By Linda Fox | November 17, 2025
AI-focused launches and partnerships have been a weekly, sometimes daily, feature of travel tech news in 2025—and the pace is unlikely to let up.... Read More
Hotel operating platform MAIC secures €1M for international expansion
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Hotel operating platform MAIC secures €1M for international expansion
By Abby Crotty | November 14, 2025
The funding round was led by Expon Capital with participation from LBAN and other private investors.... Read More
AI event planning platform BoomPop lands $25M
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AI event planning platform BoomPop lands $25M
By Abby Crotty | November 14, 2025
The funding round includes an additional $16 million of debt and credit via Silicon Valley Bank.  ... Read More
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