Travel Technology Lighthouse, an analytics provider for the hospitality sector, lights up with $370M at a $1B valuation September 3, 2026 Lola Amalia In a powerful affirmation of the burgeoning travel industry and the critical role of data-driven innovation within it, Lighthouse, a leading B2B data analytics platform for the hospitality sector, has…
Travel Technology Hostaway Secures $365 Million in Funding to Fuel Global Expansion as Tourism Industry Rebounds September 2, 2026 Lola Amalia The global tourism and travel industries are experiencing a robust resurgence, poised for a "full recovery" to pre-pandemic levels by the close of the current year, according to a recent…
Travel Technology Safara Secures $14 Million in Funding and Acquires Skipper to Revolutionize Independent Hotel Bookings September 1, 2026 Lola Amalia The entrepreneurial spirit has been a constant flame within Doug Schuessler, a driving force that ignited his journey from childhood aspirations to co-founding innovative ventures. This innate passion for building…
Travel Technology Airbnb Prioritizes Transparency by Displaying Total Prices by Default in Search Results August 31, 2026 Lola Amalia In a significant move towards enhancing user experience and addressing long-standing customer feedback, Airbnb has begun automatically displaying the total cost of stays, inclusive of all fees, directly within its…
Travel Technology Airbnb Accelerates AI Integration with Customer Service Bot Rollout, Signalling Strategic Shift in User Support August 31, 2026 Lola Amalia Airbnb has officially begun deploying an artificial intelligence-powered customer service bot across the United States, a significant move announced by CEO Brian Chesky during the company’s first-quarter earnings call. This…
Travel Technology Rove Revolutionizes Travel Rewards: A Universal Mile Loyalty Program Unlocks Global Adventures for the Next Generation August 31, 2026 Lola Amalia Max Morganroth, a Wharton student with an insatiable wanderlust, transformed his junior year abroad into an epic global odyssey, traversing 30 countries primarily in the luxurious embrace of business and…
Travel Technology PayPal Integrates Hotel Bookings and Payments with Selfbook, Revolutionizing Travel Commerce. August 31, 2026 Lola Amalia In a significant move to deepen its presence within the lucrative travel sector, PayPal has announced a strategic partnership with Selfbook, a leading hotel payment provider. This collaboration will enable…
Travel Technology Airbnb Launches "Reserve Now, Pay Later" Feature for U.S. Users, Expanding Flexible Payment Options August 31, 2026 Lola Amalia San Francisco, CA – August 14, 2025 – In a move designed to enhance booking flexibility and address evolving consumer payment preferences, Airbnb has officially rolled out its "Reserve Now,…
Travel Technology Kayak Integrates AI Mode, Revolutionizing Travel Research and Booking with ChatGPT August 31, 2026 Lola Amalia Travel search engine Kayak has taken a significant leap forward in the travel planning landscape by officially launching its "AI Mode" feature, empowering users to research and book trips entirely…
Travel Technology Airbnb Unveils New Features to Foster Traveler Connections and Enhance Discovery August 30, 2026 Lola Amalia Airbnb is significantly evolving its platform, rolling out a suite of new features designed to deepen connections among travelers and revolutionize the way users discover and book accommodations. Building upon…
