Articles tagged “investments”

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."

Sean O'Neill | 5 days ago

Thayer Ventures and Derive Ventures Form New Travel Tech Investment Platform

Airlines

GMR Ups Stake in Delhi Airport Amid Growth in Aviation Sector – India Report

GMR group's decision to increase its stake in the Delhi International Airport comes at a time when airport operators' revenue growth could top 15% this year.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 week ago

GMR Ups Stake in Delhi Airport Amid Growth in Aviation Sector – India Report

Online Travel

Trivago to Focus on Resolving User ‘Irritation’ With Metasearch

Would Priceline or other big travel advertisers want a co-branded booking experience with Trivago to increase bookings? Maybe, but these advertisers would likely spar with Trivago on the details of the co-branding.

Dennis Schaal | 2 months ago

Trivago to Focus on Resolving User ‘Irritation’ With Metasearch

Podcasts

Venture Capital Investment in 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast

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

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Venture Capital Investment in 2024 – Skift Travel Podcast

Tourism

Spiritual Tourism in India Gives Boost to These 7 Emerging Cities

Hotel companies are betting big on the smaller towns in India. With spiritual tourism accounting for 60% of the domestic tourism, the segment is likely to drive the growth in the Indian hospitality industry for the next few years.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 months ago

Spiritual Tourism in India Gives Boost to These 7 Emerging Cities

Airlines

IndiGo Widens Lead in Indian Market Share – India Report

The Indian aviation sector is adding more airports across the country, and airlines are investing in upgrading and expanding their fleets. A consistent growth in domestic air passenger traffic is crucial to their return on investments, especially as international airlines are eyeing this growing consumer base.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 months ago

IndiGo Widens Lead in Indian Market Share – India Report

Hotels

Corporate Travel, Weddings Drive Strong Quarter For Indian Hotels – India Report

We are tracking the Indian hotel industry's strong performance in the first quarter, and the momentum is expected to continue. Also interesting: Smaller cities continue to get a lion's share of new developments.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 months ago

Corporate Travel, Weddings Drive Strong Quarter For Indian Hotels – India Report

Online Travel

India’s EaseMyTrip Invests in B2B Travel Portal ETrav Tech

Having diversified into hotels and insurance, EaseMyTrip now ventures into the B2B travel market with its latest investment.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

India’s EaseMyTrip Invests in B2B Travel Portal ETrav Tech

Experiences

TUI Returns to Profit, Eyes Shifts From Extreme Weather

TUI is acutely aware that its holiday package tours could be prone to seasonality shifts, as the group has just had to deal with the impact of severe weather warnings and wildfires. Despite all this and rising prices, travel demand from its main markets remains strong.

Selene Brophy | 1 year ago

TUI Returns to Profit, Eyes Shifts From Extreme Weather

Online Travel

Capital One Advances Travel Deal Strategy With Intent to Invest in Inspirato

Capital One's travel investments are running the gamut, from Hopper and its discount-hungry travelers to Inspirato's jet-setters. Both will benefit the up-and-coming Capital One Travel.

Dennis Schaal | 1 year ago

Capital One Advances Travel Deal Strategy With Intent to Invest in Inspirato