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News / Startups

Co-living startup Gravity raises $1.4M to expand internationally

By Jill Menze | January 22, 2021

The London-based company says it has experienced a period of high growth despite the pandemic. Read More

News / Online

TripActions snags additional $155M, valuation now $5B

By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2021

TripActions CEO Ariel Cohen says investors came to him toward the end of 2020 due to the company’s “execution in terms of taking market share.” Read More

News / Online

Maps.me lands $50M round, plans mobile wallet

By Linda Fox | January 21, 2021

Maps.me plans to bring decentralized finance for travel purchases to its users following the new funding round. Read More

News / Technology

Skyscanner pinpoints unserved routes for airlines via traveler intent tech

By Linda Fox | January 19, 2021

Skyscanner is providing airlines with up-to-date information on traveler searches to uncover new opportunities. Read More

News / Startups

Mobility startup Meep hitches a ride with €4M round

By Kevin May | January 19, 2021

The Series A funding round comes just over a year since a €1.5 million seed round into the mobility app and white label platform. Read More

News / Distribution

Airbnb's Brian Chesky on permanent shifts in travel and need for principles in a crisis

By Linda Fox | January 18, 2021

Following its successful IPO, Airbnb is planning for a different future where travel could be far more distributed. Read More

News / Distribution

Fetch.ai launches AI travel agents to reduce hotel booking distribution cost

By Linda Fox | January 15, 2021

Fetch.ai believes its AI agents can reduce distribution costs and protect hotels from security breaches. Read More

News / Online

AirAsia calls itself an "OTA challenger" amid big digital travel ambitions

By Linda Fox | January 15, 2021

AirAsia.com is drawing on its 75 million customer base, loyalty program and joining the data dots to build its OTA. Read More

News / Online

Gett completes $115M round, plans global expansion

By Linda Fox | January 14, 2021

Gett, which aggregates ground transport for corporates, wants to continue to roll-out the platform worldwide. Read More

News / Startups

Expense management software SalesTrip raises $1.4M for U.S. expansion

By Jill Menze | January 14, 2021

London-based SalesTrip will use the funds to scale operations in the United States, continue to build out product integrations and increase demand across key markets. Read More

News / Online

Book4Time secures growth investment from Serent Capital

By Mitra Sorrells | January 13, 2021

Founded in 2004, Book4Time manages booking, inventory and payment processing for hotels and resorts, as well as casinos, spas and fitness facilities. Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Alex Zoghlin of ATPCO

By Mitra Sorrells | January 7, 2021

Industry veteran Alex Zoghlin returns to travel as CEO of ATPCO - with ambitious plans for the 56-year-old company. Read More

News / Startups

Kyte drives off with $9M in seed funding

By Linda Fox | January 7, 2021

Kyte recently expanded its car-rental at your doorstep service to Washington and will accelerate growth with this latest investment. Read More

News / Technology

Airlines need new data sources to predict demand and gain flexibility

By Linda Fox | January 7, 2021

The airline industry has had 21 years of growth stripped from it in 2020. Managing cash burn and operational flexibility will be key to survival in 2021. Read More