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Hostelworld boosts social strategy with acquisition of OccasionGenius
News / Online
Hostelworld boosts social strategy with acquisition of OccasionGenius
By Linda Fox | October 21, 2025
Hostelworld described the acquisition as "a natural progression" of the growth strategy announced... Read More
HotelPORT adds $1.5M in funding for strategic initiatives
News / Technology
HotelPORT adds $1.5M in funding for strategic initiatives
By Linda Fox | October 16, 2025
The finance will be put towards initiatives including AI-powered content and technology to boost guest... Read More
Buy now, pay later provider Upgrade lands $165M investment
News / Distribution
Buy now, pay later provider Upgrade lands $165M investment
By Linda Fox | October 16, 2025
The company offers BNPL and other credit options to consumers, having acquired Uplift (now Flex Pay),... Read More
Aviation leaders on retailing progress, AI use cases
News / Technology
Aviation leaders on retailing progress, AI use cases
By Linda Fox | October 16, 2025
Aviation leaders provided insights on technology investments and the impact of AI during the World... Read More
Revolut acquires Swifty to build AI concierge for customers
News / Startups
Revolut acquires Swifty to build AI concierge for customers
By Linda Fox | October 14, 2025
Swifty, which launched in 2023, uses LLMs and a conversational interface to help plan and book... Read More
Arbio secures $36M in funding to expand rental management platform
News / Startups
Arbio secures $36M in funding to expand rental management platform
By Linda Fox | October 14, 2025
The funding will be put towards acquisitions, developing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and... Read More
Ixigo lands $146 million from Prosus
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Ixigo lands $146 million from Prosus
By Linda Fox | October 10, 2025
The company said it plans to put the investment towards organic and inorganic growth opportunities and... Read More
DerbySoft sees new airline distribution path with Global Data Network launch
News / Distribution
DerbySoft sees new airline distribution path with Global Data Network launch
By Linda Fox | October 7, 2025
DerbySoft said the GDN for flights will give airlines more control of their inventory and open up... Read More
Plusgrade acquires Oaky, plans unified upsell platform
News / Technology
Plusgrade acquires Oaky, plans unified upsell platform
By Linda Fox | October 6, 2025
Plusgrade's deal to acquire Oaky is its third in recent years following its acquisition of UpStay and... Read More
Pacaso secures $72.5M for luxury rentals co-ownership platform
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Pacaso secures $72.5M for luxury rentals co-ownership platform
By Linda Fox | October 3, 2025
The funding comes on top of a recent $100 million credit facility with Texas Capital which is being... Read More
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AI transformation in travel: Kara Franker of Visit Florida Keys & Key West
October 2, 2026
AI transformation in travel: Kara Franker of Visit Florida Keys & Key West
Kara Franker, CEO of Visit Florida Keys & Key West, shares her thoughts on tech innovation in the DMO... Read More