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News / Startups
AllFly raises $2.4M to expand group and corporate travel
By Derek Catron | March 30, 2023
New investment in the company formerly known as Bacarai was led by Lightbank with participation from Corazon Capital.  ... Read More
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News / Online
HomeToGo considering further acquisitions but prices remain high
By Linda Fox | March 30, 2023
Highlights of the year for HomeToGo included the acquisition of AMIVAC in January and E-Domizil in March and acquiring the remaining 81% stake in Secra in June following its initial acquisition of 19% in 2021.... Read More
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News / Startups
Troop adds $11M in funding for meetings tech push
By Linda Fox | March 30, 2023
The investment was led by Durable Capital Partners and Madrona Venture Group with All Iron Ventures and Conexo Ventures also participating.  ... Read More
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Interview / Online
Chasing a dream to digitalize immersive travel in Africa
By Derek Catron | March 30, 2023
Charles Shima’s ZaNiheza is building a digital mall for immersive experiences in Africa and beyond.  ... Read More
Koala secures €2M for insurtech expansion in Europe
News / Startups
Koala secures €2M for insurtech expansion in Europe
By Linda Fox | March 29, 2023
Existing investor Insurtech Gateway led the round with new investors Uneti Ventures, Slimmer AI and Sterling Oak also participating.... Read More
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News / Distribution
American Airlines launching NDC plan over objections
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | March 29, 2023
American Airlines will move forward with its controversial plan to make some of its content available only to travel agencies booking through a new distribution capability connection.  ... Read More
Can we hardwire happiness into hospitality tech?
News / Technology
Can we hardwire happiness into hospitality tech?
By Linda Fox | March 29, 2023
Hotels are providing the opposite of hospitality with long queues, paperwork, poor Wi-Fi and disconnected systems, according to Lennert de Jong, president for hospitality at Planet.... Read More
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News / Technology
Destinus heads €12M Spanish effort to boost hydrogen flight
By Derek Catron | March 29, 2023
Last June Destinus and Spanish engine manufacturer ITP Aero agreed to jointly develop a hydrogen engine test facility to showcase their research in hydrogen combustion.... Read More
Lyft CEO transition
News / Online
Tech industry veteran to take wheel as CEO of Lyft
By Kathryn Walson | March 28, 2023
Since 2009, former Amazon and Microsoft executive David Risher has been CEO of Worldreader, a San Francisco-based nonprofit whose mission is to improve reading outcomes in children ages 3-12.... Read More
Cabify closes $110M round, looks to further expansion
News / Online
Cabify closes $110M round, looks to further expansion
By Linda Fox | March 28, 2023
The latest investment in the company comes from Orilla Asset Management and AXIS and adds to Cabify’s €40 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), as well as an investment from Mutua Madrilena to acquire a 1.26% stake in the company last year.... Read More
Reeco checks in with $10M for hotel supplies marketplace
News / Startups
Reeco checks in with $10M for hotel supplies marketplace
By Linda Fox | March 28, 2023
The investment in the Israel-based company was led by Net Capital Ventures and Joule Ventures while a number of angel investors also participated.... Read More
Yatra says corporate travel driving its growth
News / Online
Yatra says corporate travel driving its growth
By Linda Fox | March 28, 2023
   The company announced revenue of $10.9 million, up 44% year over year while adjusted revenue was $18 million, up 43% year over year. ... Read More
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News / Online
IATA leads effort to boost representation of women in aviation
By Kathryn Walson | March 28, 2023
The trade association for the global aviation industry is spearheading a voluntary initiative, called 25by2025, with the aim of increasing the number of women in senior positions and under-represented areas.... Read More
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News / Technology
Journey Hospitality acquires well-being tech specialist Premier Software
By Linda Fox | March 27, 2023
Journey says the acquisition will enable it to further help hotels boost direct revenue opportunities. ... Read More
Duve to launch ChatGPT tool for guest communications
News / Technology
Duve to launch ChatGPT tool for guest communications
By Linda Fox | March 27, 2023
The company, which plans to launch DuveAI in the second quarter of this year, says it will enable “hoteliers and hosts to interact with their guests like never before.”... Read More
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