Weekly Travel Tech News: Sihot, HiJiffy, Magpie, Visit Group & More
This week’s travel tech updates highlight key innovations, partnerships, and leadership changes across the industry. Sihot Enhances Digital Check-InsSihot has… Read More »
Why Travel Startup Founders Step Down but Stay in Key Roles
Many travel startup founders eventually face a tough decision: continue leading their company or step into a new role. As… Read More »
Airbnb to Invest Up to $250M in New Ventures in 2025
Airbnb plans to invest up to $250 million in new business ventures in 2025, signaling a strategic expansion beyond short-term… Read More »
Dance Secures €12M to Expand E-Bike Fleet in European Cities
Electric mobility subscription company Dance has secured €12 million in equity and debt funding to expand its e-bike fleet and… Read More »
Wyndham Partners with Katanox to Cut Distribution, Payment Costs
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is implementing Katanox’s technology to streamline distribution, payments, and commission settlements across its 9,000+ franchise properties…. Read More »
Dertour Group Finalizes Acquisition of Hotelplan Group Brands
Dertour Group, a leading European travel conglomerate, has acquired the remaining brands of Hotelplan Group from retail giant Migros for… Read More »
Mint House Expands Portfolio with Locale Acquisition
Mint House, a leader in tech-driven short- and long-term accommodations, has acquired apart-hotel brand Locale for an undisclosed amount. The… Read More »
Mindtrip Acquires Thatch to Expand AI-Powered Travel Planning
AI-powered trip planner Mindtrip has acquired Thatch, a travel guide platform featuring insights from local experts and content creators. Mindtrip,… Read More »
Air France-KLM Teams Up with Accenture for Cloud Migration
Air France-KLM is advancing its digital transformation by migrating its applications to the cloud in collaboration with Accenture. This multi-year… Read More »
British Airways Parent IAG Launches €200M Airline Innovation Fund
International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus, has unveiled IAGi Ventures, a corporate… Read More »
Klook Secures $100M to Expand Travel Experiences in Asia
Klook, a leading travel experiences platform, has secured $100 million in funding from Vitruvian Partners to accelerate its expansion across… Read More »
Exoticca Secures €25M to Expand AI-Powered Travel Platform
Exoticca, a digital platform for multi-day tours, has secured €25 million in funding to enhance its AI-powered travel technology and… Read More »
Young Travelers in Southeast Asia Shift to AI Trip Planning
By 2027, the Southeast Asia travel market is projected to reach $73 billion in bookings, driven by rapid digital adoption… Read More »
How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Travel Startups
The rise of generative AI is transforming travel startups, reshaping funding dynamics, operational efficiencies, and competitive landscapes. While AI has… Read More »
Northeast Asia’s Online Travel Boom: Bookings to Hit $30B by 2026
Northeast Asia’s travel industry is on a strong recovery path, driven by China’s resurgence as a key influencer. In 2024,… Read More »
Autonomous AI Agent Manus Disrupts Travel Planning
Manus, an autonomous AI agent, is making waves in the travel industry with its ability to create detailed itineraries. Developed… Read More »
Kleio Raises €3M to Expand AI-Powered Conversational Agents
Kleio, a multi-agent generative AI platform specializing in conversational agents, has secured €3 million in seed funding to enhance adoption,… Read More »
Booking.com Highlights AI Advancements in Travel Tech
Booking.com is leveraging generative AI to gain deeper insights into traveler intent, enhancing personalization and streamlining the booking experience. According… Read More »
Corsair Capital Acquires Majority Stake in IDnow for Expansion
Corsair Capital has increased its stake in IDnow, acquiring a majority share in the AI-powered identity verification platform. The investment… Read More »
Accessibility Flaws Rife in Travel Sites, Hinders Users
Travel websites are plagued by accessibility issues, posing significant barriers for users with disabilities, reveals a report from AudioEye. The… Read More »
Metasearch’s Future Amid Agentic AI Growth
The introduction of OpenAI’s Operator, an autonomous agent capable of searching for and booking travel, has reignited the debate over… Read More »
Selina Hotels Transforms into Socialtels Under New Management
Entrepreneur and hotelier Gary Murray has restructured the insolvent brand Selina Hotels into a new boutique hotel concept named Socialtel,… Read More »