Travel Planning

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6 trends for appealing to emerging Chinese travel market

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | April 6, 2023

The recent China Arising event makes clear the gates are wide open for Chinese travelers, who are ready to explore the world again. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Holdbar offers tech to help activities providers boost bookings

By Linda Fox | April 5, 2023

The startup offers tours, activities and providers of small accommodations with a technology solution covering sales, marketing and administration. Read More

News / Startups

Shuttlers drives off with $4M for shared mobility service

By Linda Fox | April 5, 2023

The Nigeria-based company says the investment will go towards route expansion and technology development. Read More

News / Technology

Expedia adds ChatGPT for travel planning in iOS app

By Mitra Sorrells | April 4, 2023

While the integration of ChatGPT has happened in a matter of weeks, CEO Peter Kern says it has been done very carefully, with controls in place to ensure the interactions relate only to travel and are... Read More

News / Startups

Lufthansa Innovation Hub unveils platform for booking off-site meetings

By Linda Fox | April 4, 2023

The service offers “curated team off-site packages” initially around Berlin with early customers including Eurowings Digital and ProductDock. Read More

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

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