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AI travel software provider Maya raises €1M
By Morgan Hines
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February 27, 2025
The funding, which included investors such as Lighthouse, will be used to fuel global growth and further develop the company's white-label AI assistant.
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Technology and politics reshape the travel deals landscape
By Matthew Parsons
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February 27, 2025
When it comes to the merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape, technology and political issues appear to be playing more of a role in the decisions being made by authorities.
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Flywire acquires hospitality payments specialist Sertifi for $330M
By Linda Fox
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February 26, 2025
Sertifi offers an SaaS platform for the hotel and hospitality industry that enables global brands and independent hotels groups to securely sign contracts, exchange payment details and complete...
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Less than 10% of airlines have invested in startups
By Morgan Hines
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February 25, 2025
A new report from Lufthansa Innovation Hub found airlines tend to be conservative when it comes to investing in startups, but those that do are prioritizing startups working in sustainability and AI....
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British Airways shares progress on tech elements of £7B transformation
By Linda Fox
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February 25, 2025
The airline is working to enhance the customer experience through a new website and mobile app while a new payment platform and revenue management system will also help drive efficiency.
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Air travel investment needed as US preps for visitor influx
By Johanna Jainchill - Travel Weekly
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February 24, 2025
The U.S. Travel Association is recommending a White House task force be set up to focus on what's needed to accommodate the upcoming decade of events.
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Evolution in eVTOL — are they finally taking off?
By Mark Frary
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February 19, 2025
While some eVTOL companies have struggled, others are continuing to grow and targeting widespread launches with the hope consumers will get on board.
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Hospitality revenue management provider RoomPriceGenie receives $75M for expansion
By Morgan Hines
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February 18, 2025
Along with the funding, RoomPriceGenie announced that Chas Scarantino will become the company's CEO as founder and current CEO Ari Andricopoulos becomes chief strategy officer.
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CEO Spotlight: Sean Fitzpatrick of Lighthouse
By Linda Fox
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February 13, 2025
The company raised $370 million in Series C funding in November, and Fitzpatrick sees huge opportunity for the company to grow, particularly in the independent hotel sector.
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Mint House boosts portfolio with acquisition of Locale
By Linda Fox
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February 12, 2025
The addition of Locale will bring the Mint House portfolio to 22 properties in 13 markets in the United States, which includes several new openings slated for this year.
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Klook lands $100M to expand in Asia and beyond
By Linda Fox
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February 11, 2025
The latest funding for the Asia-based platform comes 14 months after the company raised $210 million in a Series E+ round in December 2023.
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Exoticca receives €25M to expand presence, build out AI technology
By Morgan Hines
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February 11, 2025
The €25 million comes in the form of a venture debt facility from BBVA Spark, following the company’s recently completed €60 million Series D round which was headed up by Quadrille Capital.
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Superlogic receives $13.7M to transform customer engagement
By Morgan Hines
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February 7, 2025
The round was led by Powerledger and included participation from 10SQ, Nima Capital, Sangha Capital, Actai Unicorn Fund, Liquid 2 Venture and Hyla Liquid Venture Fund.
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Canary Technologies launches "AI Voice" platform to assist hotels
By Morgan Hines
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February 5, 2025
The platform has four AI solutions to manage front desk tasks, concierge services, bookings and central reservations.
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Smartify adds £1.5M to boost visitor engagement at museums and galleries
By Linda Fox
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January 30, 2025
The company offers museums, galleries and other attractions apps that are tailored and branded to their venue and helps to drive engagement through augmented and virtual reality and artificial...
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