Finance


 alt="Nuitée raises $48M to grow partnerships, products, team"  title="Nuitée raises $48M to grow partnerships, products, team"
News / Online
Nuitée raises $48M to grow partnerships, products, team
By Morgan Hines | December 18, 2024
The round was led by Accel. Nuitée has also partnered with industry heads including Robert J. Mylod Jr., chairman of Booking.com, Jeff Boyd, ex-CEO of Priceline and Sam Shank, founder of HotelTonight. Read More
 alt="Hostaway raises $365M for AI, product development and expansion"  title="Hostaway raises $365M for AI, product development and expansion"
News / Technology
Hostaway raises $365M for AI, product development and expansion
By Linda Fox | December 17, 2024
The property management technology company has landed the funding from General Atlantic and previous investor PSG at a valuation of $925 million. Read More
 alt="Travel M&A activity heating up as experts see readiness in buyers, sellers"  title="Travel M&A activity heating up as experts see readiness in buyers, sellers"
News / Startups
Travel M&A activity heating up as experts see readiness in buyers, sellers
By Morgan Hines | December 13, 2024
In comparison to last year, Matt Zito and Min Liu said the travel investment and acquisition environment has been more active, in part due to better macroeconomic conditions.  Read More
 alt="Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert talks intermediary opportunity and company growth"  title="Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert talks intermediary opportunity and company growth"
News / Distribution
Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert talks intermediary opportunity and company growth
By Mark Frary | December 12, 2024
Sabre CEO and president Kurt Ekert doesn't believe AI is a threat to the global distribution system and can't see the demise of traditional airline distribution any time soon. Read More
 alt="Phocuswright turns 30: Industry veterans look back and ahead"  title="Phocuswright turns 30: Industry veterans look back and ahead"
News / Technology
Phocuswright turns 30: Industry veterans look back and ahead
By Morgan Hines | December 11, 2024
Much of how we search, book and experience travel has changed since Phocuswright was founded in 1994, and three industry veterans reflect on that evolution and offer ideas on what's to come.  Read More
 alt="Much Better Adventures lands £5M for technology and new destinations"  title="Much Better Adventures lands £5M for technology and new destinations"
News / Online
Much Better Adventures lands £5M for technology and new destinations
By Linda Fox | December 9, 2024
The adventure trip specialist will use the investment to boost its international presence and add more experiences and destinations. Read More
 alt="Camping platform Acamp merges with competitor Campio"  title="Camping platform Acamp merges with competitor Campio"
News / Online
Camping platform Acamp merges with competitor Campio
By Mileva Sapic | December 6, 2024
The companies said hosts using Acamp and Campio will now benefit from increased exposure to a larger audience and new tools to help manage listings as a result of merger. Read More
 alt="Reservation technology company Kaptio receives $2.5M for expansion"  title="Reservation technology company Kaptio receives $2.5M for expansion"
News / Technology
Reservation technology company Kaptio receives $2.5M for expansion
By Morgan Hines | December 6, 2024
Growth equity fund VEX now has a 70% stake in the Iceland-based company, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. Plus, the company raised an additional $2.5 million. Read More
 alt="Travel experiences platform KKday plots expansion following $70M injection"  title="Travel experiences platform KKday plots expansion following $70M injection"
News / Online
Travel experiences platform KKday plots expansion following $70M injection
By Mileva Sapic | December 4, 2024
KKday plans to enhance its market position, invest in artificial intelligence and deepen its presence across the Asia-Pacific region with its latest investment. Read More
 alt="Southeast Asia's travel tech sector at pivotal moment for value creation"  title="Southeast Asia's travel tech sector at pivotal moment for value creation"
News / Online
Southeast Asia's travel tech sector at pivotal moment for value creation
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | December 2, 2024
Southeast Asia’s early-stage investment ecosystem is also helping to create a robust pipeline of potential growth-stage travel tech companies, a factor that makes the region particularly attractive for... Read More
 alt="CDS Groupe acquires enterprise resource planning provider SIAP"  title="CDS Groupe acquires enterprise resource planning provider SIAP"
News / Online
CDS Groupe acquires enterprise resource planning provider SIAP
By Morgan Hines | November 27, 2024
SIAP is an Italy-based provider of software for travel management companies and tour operators, with more than 1,000 clients across the country. Read More
 alt="CellPoint Digital raises $30M to further develop its payment solutions"  title="CellPoint Digital raises $30M to further develop its payment solutions"
News / Distribution
CellPoint Digital raises $30M to further develop its payment solutions
By Mileva Sapic | November 22, 2024
CellPoint Digital intends to accelerate its global expansion and focus on optimizing payment services with $30 million in fresh funding. Read More
 alt="Lighthouse secures $370M in Series C growth investment"  title="Lighthouse secures $370M in Series C growth investment"
News / Technology
Lighthouse secures $370M in Series C growth investment
By Mileva Sapic | November 21, 2024
The investment in Lighthouse will drive product innovation, strategic acquisitions and global expansion. Read More
 alt="Apaleo secures €20M for international expansion and tech development"  title="Apaleo secures €20M for international expansion and tech development"
News / Technology
Apaleo secures €20M for international expansion and tech development
By Mileva Sapic | November 20, 2024
Apaleo plans to accelerate its international expansion and attract talent after raising €20 million in funding. Read More
 alt="OpenAirlines secures €45M to accelerate eco-flying solutions"  title="OpenAirlines secures €45M to accelerate eco-flying solutions"
News / Online
OpenAirlines secures €45M to accelerate eco-flying solutions
By Mileva Sapic | November 16, 2024
OpenAirlines has secured new funding to advance sustainable aviation technology and support the industry’s decarbonization efforts globally. Read More