Travel Booking

News / Online

Uber adds new travel feature, party bus and EV bookings in product update

By Jill Menze | May 16, 2022

As part of its super app strategy, Uber has unleashed new features designed to capture the end-to-end travel journey. Read More

News / Distribution

Europe’s short-term rental segment on track for steady growth

By Phocuswright Research | May 16, 2022

Phocuswright's report explores changes in the short-term rental landscape from both consumer and business perspectives. Read More

News / Startups

Members-only home-swap network Kindred lands $7.75M

By Jill Menze | May 13, 2022

Founded in 2021, Kindred helps homeowners and renters take advantage of work-from-anywhere flexibility. Read More

News / Online

Getaround plans public listing via SPAC

By Linda Fox | May 13, 2022

The company has agreed to merge with InterPrivate II Acquisition Corp with a value of $1.2 billion for the combined entity. Read More

News / Startups

Czech camper van rental marketplace adds €2.7M to seed round

By Mitra Sorrells | May 13, 2022

Campiri says it will use the funding to enter new markets, add to its team and to purchase vehicles to sell to others that want to rent on the platform. Read More

News / Technology

Rydoo sells business travel platform to CDS Groupe

By Mitra Sorrells | May 12, 2022

CDS Groupe says it wants to become Europe’s leader in hotel reservation solutions for business travel. Read More

News / Startups

Katanox raises $5.7M, adds Expedia exec Rob Torres to board

By Mitra Sorrells | May 12, 2022

Katanox says it will use this funding to expand internationally and further develop its platform and integrations with CRS, PMS and payment service providers. Read More

News / Distribution

Kakao Mobility partners with Splyt to expand transportation app

By Linda Fox | May 12, 2022

The deal enables users of the Kakao T app to access local taxis, private cars and motorcycles in seven additional countries. Read More

News / Online

Cabify gets EU bank loan for electric vehicle rollout

By Linda Fox | May 12, 2022

The investment will help Cabify achieve its target of a zero-emission fleet in Spain by 2025 and worldwide by 2030. Read More

News / Online

Vacasa Q1 2022 revenue nearly doubles year-over-year

By Mitra Sorrells | May 11, 2022

Vacasa says in January it reached a milestone of generating more than $1 billion in rental income for its homeowners over the preceding 12 months. Read More