Articles tagged “funding”

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.

Justin Dawes | 4 days ago

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

Startups

ZeroAvia Raises $34 Million for Electric Jet Engine: Startup Funding Roundup

Startups developing next-generation aircraft and components have raised over half a billion dollars in venture capital so far this year.

Justin Dawes | 7 days ago

ZeroAvia Raises $34 Million for Electric Jet Engine: Startup Funding Roundup

Tourism

U.S. National Park Foundation Gets Record $100 Million to Fight Overtourism

It's no surprise the national parks have a lot of visitors. But growth has been accelerating and parks leaders have been looking for ways to lessen the impact.

Justin Dawes | 4 weeks ago

U.S. National Park Foundation Gets Record $100 Million to Fight Overtourism

Venture Capital

The New World of Travel Startup Funding

Skift has covered hundreds of travel startup funding rounds over the past few years, and we’ve spoken with numerous founders and investors about the state of venture capital. They all tell a similar story: There’s money to be had, but the bar is much higher now.

Justin Dawes | 4 weeks ago

The New World of Travel Startup Funding

Travel Technology

Concur Founder, Former Expedia Execs Back Business Travel AI Startup: Otto

Steve Singh is continuing to build and fund an ecosystem that he hopes will bring about a more high-tech experience for the next generation of business travel. Otto will have to work out the rough edges of other AI trip planners to date.

Justin Dawes | 4 weeks ago

Concur Founder, Former Expedia Execs Back Business Travel AI Startup: Otto

Startups

Archer Aviation Raises $230 Million to Deploy Flying Taxis in 2026: Startup Funding Roundup

Travel startups announced fundraises over the last week exceeding $400 million.

Justin Dawes | 1 month ago

Archer Aviation Raises $230 Million to Deploy Flying Taxis in 2026: Startup Funding Roundup

Ground Transport

Ixigo-Backed Bus Startup Raises $10.5 Million – India Report

Buses are key to last mile travel in India, connecting people from smaller Indian towns to international and domestic destinations. The funding reflects a positive outlook of investors towards the bus industry as more online players enter the segment.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Ixigo-Backed Bus Startup Raises $10.5 Million – India Report

Tourism

How the Indian Diaspora Is Supporting India’s Inbound Travel Growth – India Report

Trevolution Group's data on international travel to India highlights the country's growing popularity as a tourist destination.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

How the Indian Diaspora Is Supporting India’s Inbound Travel Growth – India Report

Short-Term Rentals

Inspirato Gets New CEO and $10 Million in Financing, Lays Off 15% of Employees

With Brad Handler out as chairman and his brother Brent Handler having given up the CEO role nearly a year ago, this deal represents a changing of the guard at Inspirato.

Dennis Schaal | 1 month ago

Inspirato Gets New CEO and $10 Million in Financing, Lays Off 15% of Employees

Online Travel

RedDoorz Eyes IPO to Build Southeast Asia’s Largest Hospitality Firm

While the Indian IPO market is strong right now, global markets aren't as friendly, as a result RedDoorz is taking a measured approach with its IPO plans.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 month ago

RedDoorz Eyes IPO to Build Southeast Asia’s Largest Hospitality Firm