Articles tagged “startup”

Tourism

Where Indians Are Traveling Now – India Report

Last year, India was the fifth-largest source market for Singapore. In 2024, India became second-largest overseas source market for the U.S. and third-largest source for Singapore, showing big gains in short-haul as well as long-haul destinations.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 day ago

Where Indians Are Traveling Now – India Report

Startups

This Y Combinator Startup Wants To Be Africa’s ‘Backbone of Travel’

Some investors are hesitant to fund startups in places experiencing currency volatility, but Triply overcame that challenge while consolidating payment tools for smaller travel businesses.

Elizabeth Casolo | 7 months ago

This Y Combinator Startup Wants To Be Africa’s ‘Backbone of Travel’

Travel Technology

Airbnb, Uber, Hilton: How Travel CEOs Think About AI

There's been a lot of buzz about AI in travel, so we're going to ask CEOs about it on stage for everyone to see.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Airbnb, Uber, Hilton: How Travel CEOs Think About AI

News Blog

Jet Startup Aero Raises $65 Million to Grow Its Network

Semi-private jet company Aero has raised $65 million in funding to expand its network, and to service demand on existing routes. Currently it operates flights to Aspen, Los Cabos and Sun Valley from private terminals in Los Angeles and San Francisco in the U.S, as well as Ibiza, Mykonos, and Nice from London’s Farnborough Airport…

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Online Travel

Airbnb Upgrades Search and More Travel Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, Airbnb makes a major modification, Tripadvisor appoints a new CEO, and the endangered status of giraffes exposes the fragility of Africa's wildlife tourism.

Mary Ann Ha | 3 years ago

Airbnb Upgrades Search and More Travel Stories This Week

Airline Weekly

Icelandic Startup Airline Play’s U.S. Launch Not Deterred by Inflation, Oil Prices

Icelandic startup Play realizes its transatlantic ambitions Wednesday with the launch of U.S. flights. But the odds are long for the airline that touts a long-haul budget business model that no airline has made work — yet.

3 years ago
Icelandic Startup Airline Play’s U.S. Launch Not Deterred by Inflation, Oil Prices

Online Travel

Mexican Short-Term Rental Startup Casai Raises $48 Million Led by Andreessen Horowitz

Venture capitalists rarely bet on Mexico's travel startups. But Casai's 80 percent average occupancy rates in August and September must've helped it woo top-tier investor Andreessen Horowitz.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 4 years ago

Mexican Short-Term Rental Startup Casai Raises $48 Million Led by Andreessen Horowitz
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Online Travel

Last Day to Apply to Skift’s 2018 Air Pitch Startup Competition

Don’t miss your chance! There’s still time to apply to our 2018 startup competition.

Accenture Amadeus Alliance + Skift | 6 years ago

Last Day to Apply to Skift’s 2018 Air Pitch Startup Competition

Startups

New Skift Research Report: Venture Investment Trends and Startup Opportunities in Travel 2018

Venture capitalists invested a record amount in travel startups in 2017. The industry is no stranger to disruption, but we may be seeing some of the greatest changes of the last two decades. Our latest research report is a deep dive into these emerging trends with insights for founders, incumbents, and investors.

Seth Borko, Skift Research | 7 years ago

New Skift Research Report: Venture Investment Trends and Startup Opportunities in Travel 2018
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Online Travel

How Mergers and Acquisitions Are Accelerating Innovation in Travel

The travel industry has witnessed a number of successful mergers and acquisitions of major brands over the last few years. However, the deals that are truly driving innovation in the space are those that involve forward-thinking startups.

Cambon Partners + Skift | 7 years ago

How Mergers and Acquisitions Are Accelerating Innovation in Travel