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WeTravel lands $92M to develop AI tools for multi-day trip operators
News / Technology
WeTravel lands $92M to develop AI tools for multi-day trip operators
By Linda Fox | September 24, 2025
The company said the round triples its valuation and will go towards developing its platform to expand... Read More
Thayer's Hemmeter on SPAC comeback and space for a new travel brand
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Thayer's Hemmeter on SPAC comeback and space for a new travel brand
By Linda Fox | September 24, 2025
Chris Hemmeter, managing director of Thayer Investment Partners, discusses the pace of experimentation... Read More
Direct Travel acquires ATPI to expand Avenir technology globally
News / Technology
Direct Travel acquires ATPI to expand Avenir technology globally
By Linda Fox | September 22, 2025
Direct Travel hopes to speed up the rollout of its Spotnana-based booking technology through the... Read More
Lake.com lands $2.6M for vacation rental discovery platform
News / Startups
Lake.com lands $2.6M for vacation rental discovery platform
By Linda Fox | September 17, 2025
Founded in 2023, Lake.com is betting that travel bookings will be made by AI agents in the future.... Read More
Alltheway raises €3.5M for baggage operating system
News / Startups
Alltheway raises €3.5M for baggage operating system
By Linda Fox | September 16, 2025
Alltheway’s technology aims to simplify baggage handling across airlines, rail operators, hotels and... Read More
Lufthansa, Amadeus test digital ID wallet for travel in Europe
News / Technology
Lufthansa, Amadeus test digital ID wallet for travel in Europe
By Linda Fox | September 16, 2025
The test focused on self-service check-in as well as bag drop, security services and boarding.... Read More
Uber app to get Blade electric air taxis
News / Technology
Uber app to get Blade electric air taxis
By Linda Fox | September 11, 2025
Blade’s passenger business, which last year flew more than 50,000 passengers across routes in the New... Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 - speakers and program
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The Phocuswright Conference 2025 - speakers and program
By PhocusWire | September 11, 2025
The Phocuswright Conference 2025 takes place in San Diego November 18-20 at the Manchester Grand... Read More
Understory lands €12M to help experience providers automate their businesses
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Understory lands €12M to help experience providers automate their businesses
By Linda Fox | September 8, 2025
The company, formerly called Holdbar, will use the investment to expand in the experiences market as... Read More
OTAs' high hopes for social, AI channels as Q2 marketing spend hits $5B
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OTAs' high hopes for social, AI channels as Q2 marketing spend hits $5B
By Linda Fox | September 8, 2025
OTAs are looking to drive efficiency as they diversify from performance marketing to other channels,... Read More
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