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Point.me secures $15M to expand travel rewards search platform
By Linda Fox | September 18, 2024
The investment was led by Nyca Partners and Citi Ventures with Samsung Next, RiverPark Ventures, Meta... Read More
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“Founder mode” or "manager mode"? Travel execs weigh in on leadership styles
By Morgan Hines | September 18, 2024
Travel leaders share their take on recent comments from Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky about the management... Read More
alt="Mayfair invests $35M in BizAway" title="Mayfair invests $35M in BizAway"
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Mayfair invests $35M in BizAway
By Mileva Sapic | September 16, 2024
BizAway plans to implement new AI and data strategies and develop additional products that will help... Read More
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Host & Stay receives £10.5M to support “buy-and-build” strategy
By Morgan Hines | September 5, 2024
With the backing of Growth Partner, Host & Stay’s “buy-and-build” strategy will have immediate... Read More
alt="Tour Amigo raises $2M in seed funding to boost growth" title="Tour Amigo raises $2M in seed funding to boost growth"
News / Startups
Tour Amigo raises $2M in seed funding to boost growth
By Morgan Hines | September 4, 2024
The B2B SaaS company will use the funding to speed software development and expand into North America,... Read More
alt="Lufthansa seeks startup partnerships, spins out Cosmos platform" title="Lufthansa seeks startup partnerships, spins out Cosmos platform"
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Lufthansa seeks startup partnerships, spins out Cosmos platform
By Linda Fox | August 30, 2024
The hub has unveiled “Startup Gate,” a venture clienting platform to connect Lufthansa Group with... Read More
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News / Startups
Steve Singh's latest business travel startup lands $6M for AI agent
By Linda Fox | August 22, 2024
Singh will serve as executive chairman of Otto, which is creating an AI-powered travel assistant to... Read More
alt="Besty AI lands $1.5M to drive guest communications platform forward" title="Besty AI lands $1.5M to drive guest communications platform forward"
News / Startups
Besty AI lands $1.5M to drive guest communications platform forward
By Linda Fox | August 22, 2024
The funds will be used for further growth with plans to enhance platform and double the size of the... Read More
alt="STARTUP STAGE: JrnyOn empowers creators to travel with their audiences" title="STARTUP STAGE: JrnyOn empowers creators to travel with their audiences"
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: JrnyOn empowers creators to travel with their audiences
By Mileva Sapic | August 20, 2024
JrnyOn empowers creators to travel with their audiences without the logistical burden and provide... Read More
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Meet the 10 winners of the 2024 Phocuswright/WiT Global Startup Pitch
By PhocusWire | August 15, 2024
The next round of the competition will take place at WiT Singapore, October 14-16, where the audience... Read More
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