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CharitableBookings.com raises £5M
By D.J. Catron | April 12, 2024
After raising the funds from angel investors, the booking platform seeks to generate more donations... Read More
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Guesty raises $130M to accelerate global expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | April 10, 2024
Guesty said it will use the funding to continue growing, as it expands its offerings to... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Biliki AI is a travel planner for eco-friendly itineraries
By Mitra Sorrells | April 5, 2024
Biliki AI is building a platform that consumers can use to book sustainability-focused trips, with... Read More
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Dutch startup Stippl announces funding, plans to use generative AI
By Morgan Hines | April 2, 2024
“All-in-one” travel platform Stippl has received €575,000 in funding as it plans its expansion.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Obvlo helps travel brands provide personalized destination content
By Mitra Sorrells | April 1, 2024
Founded in 2021, Obvlo currently works with hotels that are part of the Hilton, Marriott and IHG... Read More
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Blueground raises $45 million in Series D funding round
By Morgan Hines | March 28, 2024
The global operator of flexible, furnished rentals will use the funding to develop technology and... Read More
alt="Apartment subscription platform Landing acquires housing operator Barsala" title="Apartment subscription platform Landing acquires housing operator Barsala"
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Apartment subscription platform Landing acquires housing operator Barsala
By Mitra Sorrells | March 28, 2024
 Founded in 2019, Landing said the acquisition will add more than 1,000 units across 11 U.S.... Read More
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Trip.com Group makes additional investment in PMS company Smart Order
By Mitra Sorrells | March 25, 2024
Also investing in this round is Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, which began working... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: NowBoarding is a commission-free distribution platform for travel brands
By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2024
NowBoarding was founded by Christopher Moss, who previously founded Psngr1, a business travel... Read More
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News / Startups
Travelers can now purchase AI-created customized audio tours for any destination
By Mitra Sorrells | March 20, 2024
Travelers specify the location, duration and language for the tour, as well as if they have... Read More
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Arguably the biggest challenge facing the airline industry centers around how to put the traveler at... Read More
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Monitoring some key data points can help travel and finance managers streamline their programs and... Read More
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