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SquadTrip platform for travel pros
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: SquadTrip’s all-in-one platform streamlines trip planning
By Kathryn Walson | January 25, 2023
SquadTrip provides an SaaS trip booking and marketing platform for group travel organizers and trip-bookers alike. Read More
What will ChatGPT mean for the travel industry?
News / Technology
What will ChatGPT mean for the travel industry?
By Mitra Sorrells | January 12, 2023
Industry leaders from Booking.com, Expedia Group, Hopper and more weigh in on the topic of what ChatGPT might mean for their internal operations and for travelers. Read More
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News / Startups
Spotnana raises $75M Series B to grow cloud-based travel platform
By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2022
Since its launch last fall, Spotnana says it has added several corporate customers, including Brex, as well as TMCs and technology partners using its system.  Read More
4 critical T&E data points for high-growth companies to monitor
From Our Partners / Technology
4 critical T&E data points for high-growth companies to monitor
By Cathy Walsh | July 11, 2022
Monitoring some key data points can help travel and finance managers streamline their programs and optimize overall company spend. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Ardor Travels is travel and expense management for SMEs
By Mitra Sorrells | March 1, 2022
 The platform is intended for small- to mid-size businesses and offers a unified system for business travel and expense management. Read More
Wanderlog lands $1.5M for trip planning service
News / Startups
Wanderlog lands $1.5M for trip planning service
By Linda Fox | September 6, 2021
The seed funding for Wanderlog has come from General Catalyst and Abstract Ventures. Read More
How technology can define a new era of multi-day tours in travel
Opinion / Technology
How technology can define a new era of multi-day tours in travel
By Manuel Hilty - Nezasa | May 11, 2021
Multi-day tours have stood the test of time over a century and a half and the sector is now gearing up for growth in the post-pandemic era, driven by digitalization. Read More
Four trends that will shape business travel in 2021
Opinion / Online
Four trends that will shape business travel in 2021
By Alex Kaluzny - Egencia | December 30, 2020
For C-suites and travel managers, acknowledging and adapting to these trends will be an essential part of building traveler confidence and reintroducing in-person meetings. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: SmartNomad wants to make trip planning a one-click experience
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: SmartNomad wants to make trip planning a one-click experience
By Linda Fox | December 29, 2020
The New York-based company initially wants to offer the service to online travel agencies and travel management companies. Read More
From travel manager to travel enabler: How policies, standards and roles must change as travel resumes
Opinion / Online
From travel manager to travel enabler: How policies, standards and roles must change as travel resumes
By Mike Koetting - SAP Concur | September 18, 2020
As organizations revisit travel policies and safety standards, travel managers will find themselves playing a new role, shifting from a traditional gatekeeper to an enabler. Read More
Using the coronavirus pandemic to bring some innovation to business travel
Opinion / Technology
Using the coronavirus pandemic to bring some innovation to business travel
By Susan Lichtenstein - DigiTravel Consulting | September 11, 2020
Now is a good time to address the many pain points in corporate travel purposes. Read More
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News / Startups
Business travel startup Itilite raises $13M to accelerate international expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | April 21, 2020
Greenoaks Capital and Vy Capital led the Series B round, with participation from Matrix Partners India and other existing investors. Read More
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News / Online
Q&A: TripActions CEO on how he is preparing for “the day after” COVID-19
By Mitra Sorrells | March 31, 2020
TripActions CEO Ariel Cohen discusses recent layoffs, what he is hearing from his investors and why he is optimistic about the future of business travel and of TripActions. Read More
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News / Online
TripActions moves deeper into Europe with investment from Lufthansa Group
By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2020
TripActions will actively pursue clients in Europe with the help of Lufthansa Group. Read More
Consolidation to come in technology for tours and activities
Opinion / Technology
Consolidation to come in technology for tours and activities
By Douglas Quinby - Arival | October 2, 2019
Scores of overlooked companies are laying the essential plumbing to wire up travel’s third-largest and most fragmented sector. Read More