Startups

There was a lot of variety in this group of startups: flying taxis, skiing tours, renewable jet fuel, loyalty, pest control, luggage, and a new travel media brand.

What does it take to get passengers to click that airline "book" button? Fetcherr claims its AI-infused tech is helping airlines get better at it.

Travel venture capital hit a decade low of $2.9 billion in 2023, but early 2024 signals a rebound with increased investments from Asia and the Middle East and a focus on experiences and AI.

Lighthouse, the travel startup formerly known as OTA Insight, has bought Berlin-based HQ revenue. The deal marks another step in Lighthouse's strategy of expanding through talent and technology acquisition rather than accumulating customer lists.

Bookings are now open for the first publicly available international electric flights in Europe — but the trips come with a few pre-departure caveats.

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.

Most of the startups that raised money last week were focused on helping hotels and short-term rentals book more guests and smooth out operations.

Consumers are pushing payments for travel into the digital age as they demand smoother options.

There haven't been as many travel startup fundraises this year, but there have been many more large dollar amounts than at this point last year.

Travel startups raised $689 million over two weeks in mid-April, and then they raised only $29 million in the two weeks following that.