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Spectaflow adds €1.7M for hotel operations tech

By Linda Fox | January 6, 2022

Iceland-based Spectaflow has raised a total of €2.5 million, created in 2019, including this latest... Read More

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TheUp touts hospitality super app development with £7M investment

By Linda Fox | January 6, 2022

London-based TheUp, which started as mobile phone charging business ChargeUp, before pivoting to a... Read More

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CellPoint Digital raises $25M to go beyond travel payments

By Linda Fox | January 5, 2022

CellPoint Digital plans to use the funds to expand into new markets including retail, gaming, crypto... Read More

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Vrbo social ad spend outstrips Airbnb and Booking

By Linda Fox | January 5, 2022

Vrbo had 39% share of voice on paid-for social media advertizing in October and November according to... Read More

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Ride-hailing apps take half of travel download top spots

By Linda Fox | January 4, 2022

While Google Maps took the top travel app downloads spot, ride-hailing apps were not far behind.... Read More

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Rocketrip-parent Mondee plans public listing via SPAC

By Linda Fox | December 21, 2021

Once the transaction is completed, the combined Mondee and Ithax entity is expected to be worth $1... Read More

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Voi adds $115M for micro-mobility expansion in Europe

By Linda Fox | December 20, 2021

Sweden-based Voi plans to use its Series D funding to expand into new European markets and add more... Read More

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Tier enters Italy with acquisition of Vento Mobility

By Linda Fox | December 16, 2021

Terms of Tier's acquisition of Vento in Italy have not been disclosed but the acquisition marks its... Read More

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European regulators poised for rental rules shake-up

By Linda Fox | December 15, 2021

The aim of the Commission's initiative is the development of “responsible, fair and trusted growth in... Read More

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Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2021

By Linda Fox | December 15, 2021

Standout sectors attracting investment in 2021 include alternative accommodation and ground... Read More

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