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BlaBlaCar receives €100M to bolster multimodal growth
News / Online
BlaBlaCar receives €100M to bolster multimodal growth
By Morgan Hines | April 3, 2024
 Paris-based BlaBlaCar said it has reached profitability over the last two years and will use... Read More
Dutch startup Stippl announces funding, plans to use generative AI
News / Startups
Dutch startup Stippl announces funding, plans to use generative AI
By Morgan Hines | April 2, 2024
“All-in-one” travel platform Stippl has received €575,000 in funding as it plans its expansion.... Read More
Blueground raises $45 million in Series D funding round
News / Startups
Blueground raises $45 million in Series D funding round
By Morgan Hines | March 28, 2024
The global operator of flexible, furnished rentals will use the funding to develop technology and... Read More
The rise of AI: Redefining property management systems for a digital age
News / Technology
The rise of AI: Redefining property management systems for a digital age
By Morgan Hines | March 21, 2024
Some experts see generative AI leading to big changes in property management systems. Will this... Read More
How personalized videos at scale are connecting travel brands with customers
News / Technology
How personalized videos at scale are connecting travel brands with customers
By Morgan Hines | March 19, 2024
Personalized videos are driving high open rates and creating opportunities for travel brands to... Read More
Voi raises $25M to scale e-scooter and e-bike fleet
News / Startups
Voi raises $25M to scale e-scooter and e-bike fleet
By Morgan Hines | March 14, 2024
As the world of micro-mobility sees consolidation, Voi has raised an additional $25 million in... Read More
Point.me announces American Express partnership
News / Online
Point.me announces American Express partnership
By Morgan Hines | March 11, 2024
American Express card members will be able to use Point.me, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for... Read More
GetYourGuide is hiring a TikTok content creator: Here’s why
News / Online
GetYourGuide is hiring a TikTok content creator: Here’s why
By Morgan Hines | March 11, 2024
Despite accelerating efforts to ban TikTok in the United States, GetYourGuide's job opening for a... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Wertu uses artificial intelligence to improve sports travel itineraries
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Wertu uses artificial intelligence to improve sports travel itineraries
By Morgan Hines | March 8, 2024
Wertu, founded in October 2023 in Tel Aviv, aims to help travelers plan their ideal sports-focused... Read More
SITA serves as lead investor in Indicio’s Series A funding round
News / Startups
SITA serves as lead investor in Indicio’s Series A funding round
By Morgan Hines | March 5, 2024
SITA and Indicio began working together during the pandemic and have since expanded their partnership... Read More
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