Startups Weekly: AI Deals, Lawsuits, and Acquisitions
This week’s edition of Startups Weekly highlights key developments at the intersection of technology, law, and startup growth. From acquisitions… Read More »
Inspirato Merges with Buyerlink to Expand Luxury Travel Tech
Luxury vacation club Inspirato is merging with marketing technology platform Buyerlink to form One Planet Platforms, a new diversified marketplace… Read More »
Lighthouse Launches AI Tool to Boost Hotel Visibility
Market intelligence platform Lighthouse has introduced Connect AI, a new artificial intelligence engine designed to close the growing gap between… Read More »
Revenue Analytics Acquires Climber to Boost Global Reach
Revenue Analytics, a leading provider of AI-powered revenue management systems, has acquired Portugal-based Climber in a strategic move to expand… Read More »
Hotels Face New AI Challenge in Travel Discovery Shift
As travelers increasingly shift from traditional search engines like Google to artificial intelligence-powered platforms, the visibility of hotels in the… Read More »
Chatlyn Raises €8M to Revolutionize Hotel Messaging
AI-powered hotel communication platform Chatlyn has secured €8 million in Series A funding to expand its reach and develop new… Read More »
Sonder Co-Founder Exits After Marriott Integration
Francis Davidson, co-founder and former CEO of Sonder, has announced his departure from the company just as it completes a… Read More »
Apple to Launch Digital Passport Support in iOS 26 for TSA Travel
Starting fall 2025, Apple will allow U.S. travelers to store digital versions of their passports and IDs in Apple Wallet… Read More »
Mindtrip Launches AI Travel App for Real-Time Discovery
AI-powered trip planning platform Mindtrip has launched a new mobile app designed to serve as a real-time travel companion, marking… Read More »
Hotels Battle Secondary OTAs Over Price Parity
Secondary online travel agencies are multiplying and slashing room rates, leaving many hotels scrambling to defend pricing power and guest… Read More »
Expedia’s CPO Envisions AI as a Travel Companion
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the travel industry, Expedia Group is doubling down on innovation to create a more… Read More »
AI Sparks New Cybersecurity Challenges for Travel Brands
The travel and hospitality sector has long been a prime target for cybercriminals, but the rise of artificial intelligence is… Read More »
Ease and Familiarity Drive Europe’s Travel Decisions in 2025
Despite rapid advances in experimental technologies and new platforms, European travelers continue to prioritize ease, price, and familiarity when planning… Read More »
MakeMyTrip Raises $2.6B to Buy Back Stake from Trip.com
India-based online travel agency MakeMyTrip (MMT) is raising more than $2.6 billion through a combination of a primary equity offering… Read More »
Schroder Buys Into Ixigo Amid India Travel Surge
Schroder International Selection Fund has acquired a substantial stake in India-based online travel platform Ixigo through a block deal with… Read More »
Navan Files Confidential IPO Paperwork with SEC
Navan, the travel, card, and expense management platform formerly known as TripActions, has taken a key step toward going public… Read More »
Duetto Appoints Alex Zoghlin as New CEO Amid Growth Push
Duetto has announced a leadership transition as CEO David Woolenberg steps down, with board member Alex Zoghlin stepping into the… Read More »
Europe Grapples with Overtourism as Protests Grow
As global tourism rebounds, popular destinations across Europe are facing increasing backlash from residents overwhelmed by visitor numbers. With the… Read More »
AI Deals and Tools Redefine Travel Tech Landscape
Travel technology suppliers are accelerating alliances, funding rounds, and product launches that lean heavily on artificial intelligence to sharpen operational… Read More »
Visit Group Acquires GODO to Expand in Nordic Market
Travel technology firm Visit Group has acquired Iceland-based hospitality software provider GODO in a move to strengthen its leadership across… Read More »
AI Race Reshapes Corporate Travel Management
Twelve months ago business travel leaders said artificial intelligence would boost service and strip out back-office friction. Since then the… Read More »
Hotels Focus on Direct Bookings, Struggle with Data
The Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA), New York University (NYU), and RateGain have released the second annual State of… Read More »