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Maison Sport lands £3.1M in funding, looks to agents for growth
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December 6, 2023
U.K.-based Maison Sport is looking to collaborate more with travel agents, enabling them to sell its products via affiliate links or API integration.
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Ground transportation startup Transferz extends Series A with funding from Holiday Extras
By Mitra Sorrells
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December 5, 2023
Founded in 2020, Transferz provides the technology to connect travel brands to local transportation companies offering services to and from more than 750 airports, seaports, train stations and more....
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RoomRaccoon strengthens position with acquisition of iHotelligence
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December 1, 2023
RoomRaccoon described the acquisition of the Ireland-based company as the “natural next step” on its journey to becoming a leader in hotel management software.
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Top travel VCs on opportunities and challenges for innovation, funding
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November 30, 2023
Investors from F-Prime Capital, Par Capital Management and JetBlue Ventures shared their outlook for funding for travel startups at an event hosted by Plug and Play, Sabre and Flight Centre Travel...
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NUMA swoops up YAYS to expand hospitality brand across Europe
By Linda Fox
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November 28, 2023
A statement says the deal adds 489 units to NUMA's portfolio and claims it creates the leading player across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Benelux region of Belgium, the Netherlands...
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Outsite receives €300M in real estate funding as part of new partnership
By Morgan Hines
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November 21, 2023
The company, which provides accommodations for digital nomads, is looking to grow its property count in Europe.
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India-based travel solutions provider RateGain raises $72M
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November 21, 2023
RateGain will use the funds for strategic investments and inorganic growth such as acquisitions.
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Velocity Ventures invests in ByHours to support Asian expansion
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November 20, 2023
The rising demand for microstays, particularly the unique three-hour pack, indicates a trend in consumer expectations in the hospitality sector.
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Virdee closes $12.4M Series A to fuel growth in hospitality sector
By Mitra Sorrells
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November 20, 2023
Virdee’s platform automates all front desk transactions to improve the guest experience, eliminate lines and enable staff to focus on guest engagement.
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Travel M&A activity heats up in post-pandemic era
By Linda Fox
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November 14, 2023
The report tracked a total of 1,758 companies sold between 2014 and Q3 2023 with the majority of the deals taking place in Europe, 42%, and the United States, 38%.
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Raus adds €8.5M in funding for nature-based stays platform
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November 9, 2023
Germany-based Raus offers cabin accommodation in areas near German cities, including Berlin and Dresden. The investment will go towards expansion across Europe with a launch in Austria planned soon.
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Thailand OTA Traveligo gets $25M, rebrands to Gother
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November 1, 2023
As part of its rebranding and expansion, Traveligo will partner with TakeMeTour, an online marketplace for tours and activities in Thailand.
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Kasa Living raises $70M to expand property portfolio
By Linda Fox
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November 1, 2023
The company operates multifamily apartments, single-family homes and boutique hotels in cities including Seattle, Chicago and Denver.
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InterLnkd checks out with £1M investment
By Linda Fox
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October 24, 2023
InterLnkd provides technology that enables travel suppliers such as airlines and tour operators to earn revenue by selling fashion, beauty and other items to travelers.
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Flash Pack adventure travel raises $6.2M to boost U.S. expansion
By Derek Catron
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October 23, 2023
Flash Pack hopes to triple its employee count in the U.S., the company’s fastest-growing market, accounting for 60% of its total trip sales.
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