Travel Planning

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Riskline, Travlr ID link to bolster travel safety

By Morgan Hines | April 18, 2024

Riskline and Travlr ID are partnering to offer real-time risk intelligence for travelers. Read More

News / Online

Consortium led by Certares will invest €125M as part of agreement with FTI Group

By Morgan Hines | April 18, 2024

FTI Group will use the new funding to bolster growth and pay for a “digital transformation.” Read More

News / Startups

Ramp raises $150M to bring AI to spend management

By Linda Fox | April 18, 2024

Eric Glyman, co-founder and CEO of Ramp, said the funding would go to "the next wave of innovation," which includes AI developments. Read More

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Travel companies navigate changes to Google’s search function

By Morgan Hines | April 18, 2024

Some travel companies have seen changes in search results following Google’s latest update, which addresses in part “low quality AI-generated content that’s designed to attract clicks.” Read More

News / Startups

Skyports lands $110M for air taxi infrastructure development in Dubai

By Linda Fox | April 17, 2024

After announcing a deal to develop vertiports in Dubai earlier this year, Skyports has received investment from ACS Group to help build the air taxi infrastructure. Read More

News / Online

Google spotlights more sustainable ways to travel

By D.J. Catron | April 17, 2024

Google is launching new and expanded features in its Maps and Search functions for users seeking more sustainable travel options. Read More

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Profitroom sells majority stake, plots expansion

By Linda Fox | April 17, 2024

Funds from Profitroom's sale of a 65% stake will help it drive expansion. Read More

News / Technology

Is technology bringing the "perfect trip" nearer?

By Linda Fox | April 17, 2024

PhocusWire talks to Steve Singh, Concur co-founder and former CEO turned travel startup investor, on how technology is keeping the drive for the "perfect trip" alive. Read More

News / Startups

Travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q1 2024

By Linda Fox | April 16, 2024

Phocuswright's Travel Startups Interactive Database shows that after a down year in 2023, funding for travel startups has increased in the first quarter of 2024. Read More

News / Technology

Trip.com Group’s Trip.Biz launches business travel booking app

By Morgan Hines | April 15, 2024

Trip.Biz, a digital travel management company, aims to revolutionize the organization of business travel. Read More

Opinion / Startups

Can trip planning startups ever succeed?

By Christian Watts - Magpie | April 15, 2024

If somebody builds the ultimate tool, which actually works, has access to all the world’s travel information and has all of the bells and whistles that one could hope for, does that mean people will... Read More

News / Technology

Satisfi Labs merges with Broadw.ai to boost live events offering

By Linda Fox | April 11, 2024

Satisfi Labs said the move would boost its presence in the live events space as well as demonstrate its commitment to the segment. Read More

News / Technology

How airlines are thinking about technology investment in 2024

By Linda Fox | April 11, 2024

A study from Amadeus reveals 64% of airlines are expecting to spend more on technology in 2024, with 46% of low-cost carriers anticipating a moderate increase and 54% of full-service carriers expecting... Read More

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Waymap lands £7M to improve navigation everywhere for everyone

By Linda Fox | April 9, 2024

The investment will go toward expanding into geographies including Asia Pacific and the Middle East, building on Waymap's existing presence in North Africa and Europe. Read More

News / Technology

IHG enlists Google for AI travel planning tool

By Linda Fox | April 9, 2024

As part of an expanded partnership with Google Cloud, IHG Hotels & Resorts is launching a generative AI-powered travel planning service to help guests book stays with the group's One Rewards app. Read More

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