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How travel startup funding shaped up in 2024
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December 23, 2024
We've rounded up details on some of the top travel tech funding stories of 2024 along with insights from investors, including a panel from The Phocuswright Conference.
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Travel's movers, shakers and newsmakers in 2024
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December 18, 2024
These are the trends and topics in travel that have made headlines in 2024 and that we expect to hear more about in 2025.
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Hostaway raises $365M for AI, product development and expansion
By Linda Fox
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December 17, 2024
The property management technology company has landed the funding from General Atlantic and previous investor PSG at a valuation of $925 million.
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How increasing professionalization and technology can save STRs from anti-tourism sentiment
By Frederik Lerche-Lerchenborg - Lavanda
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December 12, 2024
Lavanda's CEO argues that professionalization in short-term rentals and technology can improve how rentals are managed and address the anti-tourism sentiment seen in popular destinations recently.
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Vacasa founder launches new vacation rental management company
By Morgan Hines
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December 10, 2024
After a few quiet years, Vacasa founder Eric Breon is launching a new property management company, Fairly, with a mission to fix what he calls the "broken" vacation rental management model.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Amadeus and more
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December 6, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup.
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How the hospitality industry can best exploit AI
By Tim Davis - Pace Dimensions
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December 6, 2024
Tim Davis of Pace Dimensions explores how the hospitality industry can take advantage of the technology across a number of front and back office processes.
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Booking sources evolving in STR industry, report says
By Morgan Hines
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December 2, 2024
A recent survey from Hostfully found fewer bookings are coming from Airbnb, property managers are growing by adding new inventory and more managers want to use AI.
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The inevitable shift towards technology consolidation in short-term rentals
By Saber Kordestanchi - Hostaway
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November 26, 2024
Hostaway co-founder Saber Kordestanchi discusses how all-in-one property management systems in vacation rentals could boost professionalization of the industry.
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Mews acquires revenue management specialist Atomize
By Mileva Sapic
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November 21, 2024
Mews and Atomize plan to equip customers with predictive insights and market data to help them maximize revenue.
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Apaleo secures €20M for international expansion and tech development
By Mileva Sapic
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November 20, 2024
Apaleo plans to accelerate its international expansion and attract talent after raising €20 million in funding.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Klarna
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November 15, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: D3x
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November 11, 2024
D3x is an AI-driven platform that elevates the hospitality industry by blending artificial intelligence with human-centric interactions.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: ExpectMe
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November 11, 2024
ExpectMe is a room selection platform that unlocks hidden revenue, elevates guest satisfaction and supports staff efficiency.
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How startups, entrepreneurs and investors can avoid a genAI car crash
By Chris Hemmeter, Thayer Investment Partners
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November 7, 2024
In the first of a series of posts, Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his perspective on the investment landscape and offers advice for startups making their way through today’s...
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