The State of Travel Startup Investment in 2016

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While travel funding saw a decline compared to last year, investments are still flowing into the industry.
Last week we launched the latest report in our Skift Trends Reports service, Venture Investment Trends in Travel 2017.
In our Venture Investment Trends in Travel 2017 report we dive into the world of VC in travel. We contrast this year's funding against that of previous year's and identify trends happening in the industry. We identify the areas where funding has been flowing towards, and quantify how much they have received.
Below is an excerpt from our Skift Trends Report. Get the full report here to stay ahead of this trend.
2016 is shaping up as a challenging year for travel startup investment, but there are still plenty of opportunities for those who know where to look. According to venture capital research firm CB Insights, total worldwide travel startup investment th