Travel Planning

News / Online

Google redesigns hotel browsing on mobile

By Derek Catron | April 3, 2023

Google also confirmed PhocusWire reports of a pilot program in which it is offering to give consumers a refund on flights if the airfare purchased drops before departure. Read More

News / Technology

Travelport raises $200M to fuel growth

By Linda Fox | March 31, 2023

Travelport said the funds will enable it to advance its growth strategy following a strong first quarter and its acquisition of Deem. Read More

News / Online

Expedia, Wheel the World partner for more accessible travel

By Derek Catron | March 30, 2023

Expedia Group will serve as the exclusive partner to power the lodging supply maintained by Wheel the World, a platform for people with disabilities to book accessible travel. Read More

News / Startups

AllFly raises $2.4M to expand group and corporate travel

By Derek Catron | March 30, 2023

New investment in the company formerly known as Bacarai was led by Lightbank with participation from Corazon Capital. Read More

News / Online

HomeToGo considering further acquisitions but prices remain high

By Linda Fox | March 30, 2023

Highlights of the year for HomeToGo included the acquisition of AMIVAC in January and E-Domizil in March and acquiring the remaining 81% stake in Secra in June following its initial acquisition of 19%... Read More

News / Startups

Troop adds $11M in funding for meetings tech push

By Linda Fox | March 30, 2023

The investment was led by Durable Capital Partners and Madrona Venture Group with All Iron Ventures and Conexo Ventures also participating. Read More

Interview / Online

Chasing a dream to digitalize immersive travel in Africa

By Derek Catron | March 30, 2023

Charles Shima’s ZaNiheza is building a digital mall for immersive experiences in Africa and beyond. Read More

News / Startups

Koala secures €2M for insurtech expansion in Europe

By Linda Fox | March 29, 2023

Existing investor Insurtech Gateway led the round with new investors Uneti Ventures, Slimmer AI and Sterling Oak also participating. Read More

News / Technology

Can we hardwire happiness into hospitality tech?

By Linda Fox | March 29, 2023

Hotels are providing the opposite of hospitality with long queues, paperwork, poor Wi-Fi and disconnected systems, according to Lennert de Jong, president for hospitality at Planet. Read More

News / Online

Cabify closes $110M round, looks to further expansion

By Linda Fox | March 28, 2023

The latest investment in the company comes from Orilla Asset Management and AXIS and adds to Cabify’s €40 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), as well as an investment from Mutua... Read More

News / Online

Yatra says corporate travel driving its growth

By Linda Fox | March 28, 2023

The company announced revenue of $10.9 million, up 44% year over year while adjusted revenue was $18 million, up 43% year over year. Read More

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News / Technology

Journey Hospitality acquires well-being tech specialist Premier Software

By Linda Fox | March 27, 2023

Journey says the acquisition will enable it to further help hotels boost direct revenue opportunities. Read More

News / Technology

Duve to launch ChatGPT tool for guest communications

By Linda Fox | March 27, 2023

The company, which plans to launch DuveAI in the second quarter of this year, says it will enable “hoteliers and hosts to interact with their guests like never before.” Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Orbzii wants to make travel planning easier

By Linda Fox | March 27, 2023

App-based Orbzii brings together flights and hotels and employs artificial intelligence to enable consumers to filter options and put together a trip as well as discuss it and share it with... Read More