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Articles tagged “travel startups”

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Can SPACs Revive Travel Venture Capital? New Skift Research

After a difficult year, 2021 is likely to be a year of travel startup exits and consolidation fueled by IPOs, M&A, and — new on the scene — SPACs. These deals could help drive renewed enthusiasm for investing in and founding companies within the travel.

Seth Borko, Skift Research | 3 years ago

Can SPACs Revive Travel Venture Capital? New Skift Research

Online Travel

Heritage Sites Copy Tricks From Video Games to Woo Visitors

For many cultural heritage sites affected by the pandemic, it's "game on." Med Gaims and Questo offer some promising models for destinations looking to engage tourists in the recovery.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Heritage Sites Copy Tricks From Video Games to Woo Visitors

Online Travel

Cendyn’s Merger With Data Rival Is Latest Private Equity Rollup in Hotel Tech

Accel-KKR, a private equity firm based in Silicon Valley, supported Cendyn's merger with arch-rival NextGuest. Investors are betting that hotels will spend more heavily on data-based tools to gain an edge once the sector's recession ends.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Cendyn’s Merger With Data Rival Is Latest Private Equity Rollup in Hotel Tech

Online Travel

Certares Leads $42 Million Investment in Cabin Rental Startup

Investment firm Certares is betting on Getaway, which rents cabins offering an outdoor experience to urban consumers looking for an escape from the digital world. The move reflects a wager on travel trends emerging from the pandemic.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Certares Leads $42 Million Investment in Cabin Rental Startup

Online Travel

6 French Travel Startups Thriving Despite the Pandemic

Travel bookings will get worse before they get better. But we found a half dozen French travel startups defying the odds. They appear to be setting themselves up well for the post-crisis rebound. Bonne chance!

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

6 French Travel Startups Thriving Despite the Pandemic

Online Travel

The Startup That Could Bring Airline Ticket Shopping to Amazon

Airlines are increasingly using application programming interfaces, or APIs, to distribute their fares. That could let Amazon and other companies more easily sell tickets. That opens up an opportunity for tech players.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

The Startup That Could Bring Airline Ticket Shopping to Amazon

Online Travel

Hipcamp Raises $57 Million for Campsite Bookings as Outdoor Travel Trend Booms: Report

Hipcamp says that demand for quality outdoor experiences has exceeded supply as a long-term trend, not just a pandemic bump. It also claims to create more supply by wooing landowners to create camping experiences. But skeptics will wonder if a valuation north of $300 million is justified for the company.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Hipcamp Raises $57 Million for Campsite Bookings as Outdoor Travel Trend Booms: Report

Online Travel

Why Barcelona Is Becoming a Hub for Travel Startups

A new study highlights Barcelona's recent growth as a hub for travel startups. A rich tourism history, a sun-dappled location, and a favorable cost-of-living. The pitch is certainly attractive.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Why Barcelona Is Becoming a Hub for Travel Startups

Online Travel

Mogul Recruiter’s $20 Million Funding Draws Notice to a New Wave of Data-Based Travel Startups

Airbnb represents a wave of travel startups focused on digitizing supply for e-commerce. But next-wave travel startups, including names like freshly funded Mogul Recruiter and Tourlane, create new products and services by using big data and artificial intelligence.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Mogul Recruiter’s $20 Million Funding Draws Notice to a New Wave of Data-Based Travel Startups

Online Travel

Online Travel’s Traveloka Sees Signs for Hope in Southeast Asia Recovery

Traveloka says that transactions are back to pre-crisis levels in Thailand and Vietnam, two of its key markets. The resumption of domestic tourism is a hopeful sign for the sector.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

Online Travel’s Traveloka Sees Signs for Hope in Southeast Asia Recovery