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Startup Stage: Go With Rosie aims to simplify family trip planning
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Go With Rosie aims to simplify family trip planning
By Abby Crotty | March 19, 2026
The startup just launched this year, offering a free travel tool for families.... Read More
Google Maps adds Gemini-powered conversational interface
News / Technology
Google Maps adds Gemini-powered conversational interface
By Abby Crotty | March 13, 2026
The company also revamped the visual and functional aspects of Google Maps via its Immersive... Read More
Airbnb CSO on hotels, AI, nature travel and what's next for the industry
News / Online
Airbnb CSO on hotels, AI, nature travel and what's next for the industry
By Abby Crotty | March 13, 2026
Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb co-founder and chief strategy officer, sat down with Phocuswright's Mitra... Read More
Uber teams up with Zoox in latest robotaxi partnership
News / Technology
Uber teams up with Zoox in latest robotaxi partnership
By Abby Crotty | March 11, 2026
The deal is Uber's latest move as it works to become the "largest facilitator of AV trips in the... Read More
Bilt acquires travel commissions platform Sion for $30M
News / Online
Bilt acquires travel commissions platform Sion for $30M
By Abby Crotty | March 11, 2026
Bilt said the acquisition will support its travel rewards offering, which it flagged as a popular... Read More
CEO Spotlight: Caecilia Chu of YouTrip
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Caecilia Chu of YouTrip
By Abby Crotty | March 11, 2026
Caecilia Chu has been leading YouTrip since co-founding the company in 2018, describing the travel... Read More
Hilton rolls out AI trip-planning tool
News / Technology
Hilton rolls out AI trip-planning tool
By Abby Crotty | March 10, 2026
Hilton launched a beta version of the tool to a small group of users on Hilton.com.... Read More
Startup Stage: BizTrip AI wants to replace fragmented booking systems for business travelers
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: BizTrip AI wants to replace fragmented booking systems for business travelers
By Abby Crotty | March 9, 2026
In February, startup announced $1.5 million in pre-seed funding.... Read More
Gharage Ventures launches €40M Fund I to back travel retail startups
News / Online
Gharage Ventures launches €40M Fund I to back travel retail startups
By Abby Crotty | March 6, 2026
The VC fund plans to invest in roughly 30 startups with the Fund... Read More
Breezeway lands strategic investment to expand platform, AI capabilities
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Breezeway lands strategic investment to expand platform, AI capabilities
By Abby Crotty | March 5, 2026
The deal is the second platform investment from Resurgens' $800 million third fund.... Read More
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