Investments

News / Startups

By Morgan Hines | April 11, 2025

Conduit, which started out calling itself “Shopify for Travel,” has grown from a tool for automated guest messaging for STRs “into something much bigger.” Read More

News / Technology

Vacation rental techs talk investment, acquisitions and organic growth

By Linda Fox | April 11, 2025

Vacation rental tech platforms discussed the current investment landscape and creating a balance between acquisitions and organic growth at the Short Stay Summit. Read More

News / Technology

Sustainability-focused travel management platform Goodwings raises nearly $3M

By Morgan Hines | April 10, 2025

The raise will allow the Denmark-based company to create its Sustainability Suite 3.0, which will include new tools for businesses to limit their carbon footprint. Read More

News / Distribution

Investors discuss the state of IPOs in travel

By Mark Frary | April 10, 2025

Investors discuss the current market and the potential for travel IPOs in the U.S., Asia and Europe in 2025. Read More

News / Distribution

The path to growing alternative revenue for short-term rentals

By Phocuswright Research | April 10, 2025

For companies that serve short-term rentals, it is critical to understand what type of technological and ancillary tools operators are turning to. Read More

News / Technology

Duetto acquires hotel benchmarking platform HotStats

By Abby Crotty | April 9, 2025

The partnership is intended to provide hoteliers with a clear picture of profits, allowing them to make informed decisions that improve efficiency and guest experience, according to the companies. Read More

News / Startups

Diamo lands $4M to help smaller hotels with revenue management

By Linda Fox | April 9, 2025

The funding for Diamo, which was spun out of hotel management company Life House last year, will go towards product development and global expansion. Read More

News / Startups

Meetings and events platform HeadBox secures £3M

By Abby Crotty | April 8, 2025

The latest round of funding will help the London-based startup expand in Australia and the APAC region. Read More

News / Distribution

TBR expands footprint with acquisition of EuroChauffeur

By Linda Fox | April 8, 2025

The deal is a first for Scotland-based TBR, which aims to grow through acquisition in the coming months. Read More

News / Online

NextTrip acquires Journy TV Channel

By Morgan Hines | April 7, 2025

NextTrip believes Journy's presence in the FAST Space should boost its strategy to push audience engagement and foster opportunities for advertisers and travel bookings. Read More

News / Distribution

Travel bracing for impact of tariffs

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WIT | April 4, 2025

Travel leaders from the investment community and beyond provide their perspective on how tariffs might impact the industry. Read More

News / Online

Scapia lands $40M for travel fintech

By Linda Fox | April 3, 2025

The funding will go towards boosting the team, enhancing its product offerings and accelerating growth plans. Read More

News / Startups

Corporate guest travel startup Juno raises $2M

By Abby Crotty | April 2, 2025

Venture capitalist Steve Singh and Bungalow Capital co-led funding for Juno, which was developed by Pana founders Devon Tivona and Sam Felsenthal. Read More