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Travel Startup Funding 2023: We Tracked 200 Investments – Follow The Money

Startup founders and investors have been saying all year that funding is tighter, but travel startups still raised billions in venture capital.

Justin Dawes | 6 days ago

Travel Startup Funding 2023: We Tracked 200 Investments – Follow The Money

Online Travel

Travel Companies Laid Off Thousands in 2023 — See Which Ones

The short-term rental sector is growing, but property managers have been having a hard time as supply has outpaced demand.

Justin Dawes | 6 days ago

Travel Companies Laid Off Thousands in 2023 — See Which Ones

News Blog

Tripla Expands Into Taiwan Via Surehigh Acquisition

Tripla, which provides a booking engine to hotels in Japan and Southeast Asia, has acquired a hotel tech company in Taiwan. Tokyo-based Tripla said it acquired 91% of Surehigh, which provides more than 1,200 Taiwanese hotels with a reservation engine and channel manager. The other 9% of the company was acquired by a venture capital…

Justin Dawes | 1 week ago

Hotels

Why Marriott Bonvoy Made a Video Game on Fortnite

Marriott Bonvoy is taking a risk with such an unusual marketing strategy for the hotel industry. It could work or it could be a flop — but at least they're trying new ways of reaching a younger audience.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Why Marriott Bonvoy Made a Video Game on Fortnite

Startups

United, JetBlue, Microsoft Among Backers of 3 Jet Fuel Startups for $36 Million

Experts have their doubts about the development and scalability of renewable jet fuel, but many companies are trying to solve those problems.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

United, JetBlue, Microsoft Among Backers of 3 Jet Fuel Startups for $36 Million

Travel Technology

Sojern Lays Off 20% of Staff to ‘Reduce Expenses’

This is the third travel tech company that has completed a layoff in the past month.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Sojern Lays Off 20% of Staff to ‘Reduce Expenses’

Travel Technology

Airfare Company ATPCO Buys Startup For Real-Time Flight Pricing

ATPCO says the deal could lead to next-generation airline retailing that customers want.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Airfare Company ATPCO Buys Startup For Real-Time Flight Pricing

Travel Technology

MCR-Owned Stayntouch Raises $48 Million

Stayntouch historically has been focused on independent hotels, but now it wants to take on Oracle Hospitality and sign some more big players.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

MCR-Owned Stayntouch Raises $48 Million

Travel Technology

Google Bard’s Gemini Upgrade: We Tested it for Travel

The updated version of Bard did well with some travel tasks, particularly finding flight options, but its answers still need to be taken with a grain of salt.

Justin Dawes | 3 weeks ago

Google Bard’s Gemini Upgrade: We Tested it for Travel

Startups

Beond Raises $13 Million for ‘Premium Leisure’ Airline: Startup Funding Roundup

Beond is selling a "premium luxury" air travel experience, and Minut wants to help short-term rental hosts detect things like cigarette smoke and noisy guests.

Justin Dawes | 3 weeks ago

Beond Raises $13 Million for ‘Premium Leisure’ Airline: Startup Funding Roundup