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Articles tagged “startups”

Startups

Worldia Raises $27 Million for Travel Agency Booking Platform

Worldia wants to help travel agents book several parts of a trip through a single platform, and Travel.win is curating travel products that credit card companies can use for their loyalty programs.

Justin Dawes | 12 months ago

Worldia Raises $27 Million for Travel Agency Booking Platform

Startups

Viatu Raises $1 Million to Book Eco-Friendly Trips in Africa

The startups featured want to sell eco-friendly trips to Africa, e-bike rides in London, and train ticket upgrades throughout the UK.

Justin Dawes | 12 months ago

Viatu Raises $1 Million to Book Eco-Friendly Trips in Africa

Travel Technology

Hilton’s Investment in HotelKey Is an Investment in Tech Progress

The proverbial rising tide lifts all boats. In this case, a rising tide is investment in hotel tech companies, and the boats are the greater hospitality industry.

Justin Dawes | 12 months ago

Hilton’s Investment in HotelKey Is an Investment in Tech Progress

Startups

Kindred Raises $15 Million for Home Swapping Vacation Platform

A wide variety of potential travel innovations got funding this week, including a credit card for travelers, an online travel agency for recreational vehicles, and management software for tour operators.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Kindred Raises $15 Million for Home Swapping Vacation Platform

Travel Technology

ChatGPT-Powered Travel Planning Chatbots Spur Entrepreneurs to Get in the Game

With the energy going into some of these travel planning assistants, how long before travel agents are out of jobs? Probably not tomorrow, but what about in a few years?

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

ChatGPT-Powered Travel Planning Chatbots Spur Entrepreneurs to Get in the Game

Startups

Whimstay Raises $10 Million for Last-Minute Vacation Rental Bookings

Short-term rentals are continuing to gain ground everywhere, as can be seen with raises this week for platforms in three different parts of the world.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Whimstay Raises $10 Million for Last-Minute Vacation Rental Bookings

Tour Operators

The Funding Grind for Black Travel Startup Founders in Africa

Black founders appear to be raising more money with each round, but it’s not nearly enough when it comes to travel tech startups looking to diversify the tourism offering across the African continent.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

The Funding Grind for Black Travel Startup Founders in Africa

Travel Technology

Why Travel Tech Startup Heygo Closed a Year After Raising $20 Million

A consumer platform for virtual travel was probably doomed no matter what. But its founder tried, grieved the loss, and is now moving on with a pocketful of lessons and his head held high.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Why Travel Tech Startup Heygo Closed a Year After Raising $20 Million

Travel Technology

Former Orbitz CEO Pushes a Connected Journey Through Data Partnerships

Based on the company's claims, Journera's product could answer travel company prayers for better connectivity — but as with any startup, the trick is getting potential clients to agree.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Former Orbitz CEO Pushes a Connected Journey Through Data Partnerships

Startups

Fetcherr Raises $12.5 Million for Airline Pricing Tech

All the startups that raised money want to help their clients, whether they're airlines, hotels, or suppliers, do away with manual tasks and automate.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Fetcherr Raises $12.5 Million for Airline Pricing Tech