Hot 25 Startups 2023

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How verifiable credentials and digital wallets will transform travel

By Mitra Sorrells | July 16, 2024

Experts working in the world of verifiable credentials and digital wallets explain the fast pace of development and the inevitable changes that will be coming for the travel experience. Read More

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Fetcherr boosted by $90M for further growth

By Linda Fox | June 26, 2024

Fetcherr, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2023, has signed a string of airlines for its AI-powered pricing and forecasting tools in recent months. Read More

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Holibob adds funding for experiences technology push

By Linda Fox | June 10, 2024

Holibob, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2023, said it plans to use the funds to further develop its technology, including its experiences marketing platform, to help travel brands and destinations sell... Read More

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Jyrney and Blacklane partner for business travel ground transport

By Mitra Sorrells | June 5, 2024

The partnership will give Jyrney’s corporate and travel management clients access to Blacklane’s chauffer services in more than 50 countries. Read More

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Viva Aerobus gets real-time pricing through Fetcherr deal

By Linda Fox | May 30, 2024

Fetcherr says its large market model “understands market dynamics” and can forecast demand to improve pricing decisions for airlines. Read More

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Chooose gets investment from BP, partners to help airlines decarbonize

By Linda Fox | February 22, 2024

Chooose and BP will help airlines with digital solutions to scale sustainable aviation fuel programs. Read More

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Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2023

By Linda Fox | December 20, 2023

Many startups weathered 2023 and demonstrated if not actual profit, then at least a path to profitability, which helped them attract funding. Read More

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Fairlyne announces partnership with Rail Europe

By Morgan Hines | November 8, 2023

Fairlyne’s platform - which is designed to distribute vouchers to ticket resellers - should align with Rail Europe's vision to build a convenient and sustainable rail travel ecosystem. Read More

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Where are they now? Checking in with PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023

By Morgan Hines | November 6, 2023

Twenty of our Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023 let us know how they’re doing nearly a year after they were named to our list. Read More

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Fetcherr partners with Royal Air Maroc to implement automated pricing

By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2023

The startup is sharing its generative pricing engine with the national carrier of Morocco. Read More

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Hotel payment and booking company Selfbook partners with Affirm

By Morgan Hines | August 21, 2023

Selfbook and Affirm are linking up to provide “flexible payment options” to hotel bookings. Read More

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Aeronology launches new global marketplace for ticket services

By Mitra Sorrells | July 20, 2023

Australia-based Aeronology, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2023, has launched AeroTickets, which it says is the world’s first “global ticket center solution.” Read More

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AltoVita jumps to 7M listings with addition of hotels

By Mitra Sorrells | July 13, 2023

AltoVita now has apartment and hotel listings in 35,000 locations, and it said 90% are instantly bookable. Read More

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Virgin Atlantic partners with Fetcherr on AI-driven pricing model

By Derek Catron | July 12, 2023

Virgin Atlantic is the first airline to adopt Fetcherr’s fully automated generative AI technology that can move pricing up or down based on predicted market variables. Read More

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NeoKe raises first round in push to create truly “connected” travel

By Mitra Sorrells | July 10, 2023

The startup, launched by two former Booking.com executives in 2022, aims to put travelers in control of their data and to create new opportunities for brands to drive loyalty. Read More

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