Articles tagged “venture capital”

Tourism

How India Can Boost Sports Tourism – India Report

Indian travelers want to experience live events. But India has a long way to go before it can fully monetize the potential of sports tourism.

How India Can Boost Sports Tourism – India Report

Travel Technology

Mindtrip Raises $12 Million in Tough Funding Environment for AI Trip Planners

There’s no question that travel search is changing with generative AI, but the jury is out on who the big winners will be. Mindtrip is jumping onboard as travel companies attempt to seize the opportunity.

Mindtrip Raises $12 Million in Tough Funding Environment for AI Trip Planners

Travel Technology

Thayer Ventures and Derive Ventures Form New Travel Tech Investment Platform

Thayer, the best-known VC firm that invests in travel startups, is essentially merging with a newer fund called Derive. The deal is being pitched as a way to "drive innovation in travel tech," which is VC-speak for "we want to make money off the next big thing in travel apps."

Thayer Ventures and Derive Ventures Form New Travel Tech Investment Platform

Travel Technology

Flyr Raises $295 Million, Largest Travel Tech Deal This Year 

Flyr is using the funding to support growth and scale the company, which saw recurring revenue growth of 290% over the last 12 months.

Flyr Raises $295 Million, Largest Travel Tech Deal This Year 

Online Travel

In Major Reversal, Google Will Keep Cookie Trackers. What it Means for Travel Marketers

As a baseball luminary once said, "It ain't over til it's over." Third-party cookies were about to be gone but then they weren't.

In Major Reversal, Google Will Keep Cookie Trackers. What it Means for Travel Marketers

Podcasts

Venture Capital Investment in 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast

Venture capital investment in the travel industry has decreased substantially in recent years.

Venture Capital Investment in 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast

Experiences

Vitruvian Partners Ups Stake in Civitatis by $50 Million in Travel Experiences Bet

Vitruvian Partners' additional $50 million investment in Civitatis underscores the company's appeal as a niche marketplace. The company plans to use the funds to solidify its leadership in Latin America.

Vitruvian Partners Ups Stake in Civitatis by $50 Million in Travel Experiences Bet

Business Travel

Travel Venture Capital, Airbnb Transparency and Real AI Biz Travel

Today's podcast looks at the state of venture capital, Airbnb's California pricing display, and corporate travel's move to AI.

Travel Venture Capital, Airbnb Transparency and Real AI Biz Travel

Startups

Former Airbnb Execs Back Subletting Startup in NYC

Short-term rental regulations in New York City have harmed some businesses, but here's an example of a startup whose founders said the rules have helped.

Former Airbnb Execs Back Subletting Startup in NYC

Short-Term Rentals

Guesty Raises $130 Million for Global Expansion, Acquisitions, and AI

Guesty is determined to continue riding the wave of short-term rental growth, with plans for expansion in geography, products, and technology.

Guesty Raises $130 Million for Global Expansion, Acquisitions, and AI