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Industry leaders on the outlook for tours, activities and attractions

By Mitra Sorrells | October 20, 2023

Viator CCO Sarah Dines, Rezdy CEO Chris Atkin and investor Michael Zeisser were among the panelists discussing the tours and activities sector at Arival 360 Orlando. Read More

News / Startups

Anyplace raises $10.27M for remote work-friendly rentals

By Derek Catron | October 18, 2023

The Launch fund spearheaded the funding round, which brings total funding for Anyplace — a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2021 — to $18 million. Read More

News / Startups

Apartool raises €5.5M with Lionel Messi among investors

By Linda Fox | October 18, 2023

Apartool will use the funds for further technology development for the serviced apartment platform as well as geographic expansion. Read More

News / Startups

Tourhub raises £1M for adventure booking platform

By Derek Catron | October 16, 2023

Waterspring Ventures led the investment, partnering on the deal with the Development Bank of Wales. Read More

News / Technology

DiDi Autonomous Driving lands $149M investment

By Linda Fox | October 12, 2023

The autonomous vehicle unit of DiDi plans to further its R&D and seek collaborations as part of its strategy to speed up the commercial use of autonomous driving technology. Read More

News / Online

Attraction World Group looks to growth through acquisition by new investment company

By Linda Fox | October 9, 2023

Attraction World Group will use the investment for geographic expansion as well as technology investment and acquisitions. Read More

News / Startups

Habyt lands $40M for co-living concept expansion

By Linda Fox | October 5, 2023

Investment in the Germany-based business was led by Korelya Capital and Deutsche Invest with Exor Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst and existing investors also participating. Read More

News / Online

Blacklane adds mobility provider Sixt as an investor

By Linda Fox | October 4, 2023

The exact investment is undisclosed and comes in addition to earlier Series F investment from Mercedes-Benz Mobility and Gargash Enterprises. Read More

Opinion / Startups

State of startup fundraising: Do you need venture capital?

By Cara Whitehill – Unlock Advisors | September 18, 2023

During a tough year for travel startups, investor and advisor Cara Whitehill offers insight into multiple routes to fundraising success. Read More

News / Online

Caravelo raises €3.5M in Series A round

By Morgan Hines | September 14, 2023

Subscription-focused travel company Caravelo is looking at expanding into new markets with its series A round. Read More

News / Online

Branchspace receives £5M investment

By Morgan Hines | August 31, 2023

Branchspace is a travel technology consultancy and software provider that works with airlines on digital retailing. Read More

News / Online

Cendyn acquires hotel digital marketing provider WIHP

By Mitra Sorrells | August 30, 2023

WIHP is based in Paris, extending Cendyn's reach in the EMEA region. Read More

News / Startups

Travel investors remain bullish despite headwinds

By Mitra Sorrells | August 28, 2023

Ennea Capital Partners' Andy Nau and Unlock Advisors' Cara Whitehill discuss where they see opportunities for innovation across the travel industry. Read More

News / Technology

Are airline patents a mark of industry innovation?

By Linda Fox | August 25, 2023

Lufthansa Innovation Hub's study of airline patents filed over the past 20 years revealed a steady decline since 2016 with financial constraints and outsourcing of innovation among reasons for this... Read More

News / Startups

5 startups advance to Grand Finals in Phocuswright/WiT global pitch

By PhocusWire | August 24, 2023

The Global Startup Pitch is part of an ongoing commitment from Phocuswright and WiT to cultivate innovation through activities such as Phocuswright's Innovation: Launch, PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel... Read More

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