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Startups
Another two AI-powered trip planners have raised money this month, plus a startup that detects bed bugs and a new eSIM app.
Justin Dawes | 3 months ago
Travel Technology
Tripnotes was among an increasingly crowded space for new trip planning tools powered by generative AI. It won't be the last of them to shut down.
Justin Dawes | 4 months ago
Startup founders and investors have been saying all year that funding is tighter, but travel startups still raised billions in venture capital.
Beond is selling a "premium luxury" air travel experience, and Minut wants to help short-term rental hosts detect things like cigarette smoke and noisy guests.
Justin Dawes | 5 months ago
Online Travel
Klook turning profitable is good news. And the travel startup's failure to get additional follow-on funding from troubled backer Softbank is unsurprising. Klook has made great strides, but it must someday find an exit for its early investors.
Sean O'Neill | 5 months ago
Hotels
Founded two years ago, Envi Lodges is expecting to open its first property next year and already has hopes to spread all over the globe — if it finds the money.
Josh Corder | 5 months ago
Venture capital is tight for certain types of startups, so those that need help scaling might run into some trouble.
Tour Operators
Daniel Adidwa and Phakamile Hlazo are each building multi-day travel experiences in South Africa. Their stories highlight larger themes about what's next for the sector.
Selene Brophy | 6 months ago
YouTrip wants to help people more easily make payments while traveling abroad, and Flash Pack want to help solo travelers meet one another on group trips.
Justin Dawes | 6 months ago
It's Good is entering crowded territory, but reviews have been operating the same way for years, so maybe it's time for a change.
