Startups

Another two AI-powered trip planners have raised money this month, plus a startup that detects bed bugs and a new eSIM app.

Startup founders and investors have been saying all year that funding is tighter, but travel startups still raised billions in venture capital.

Experts have their doubts about the development and scalability of renewable jet fuel, but many companies are trying to solve those problems.

Beond is selling a "premium luxury" air travel experience, and Minut wants to help short-term rental hosts detect things like cigarette smoke and noisy guests.

Klook turning profitable is good news. And the travel startup's failure to get additional follow-on funding from troubled backer Softbank is unsurprising. Klook has made great strides, but it must someday find an exit for its early investors.

Paris Hilton is backing a new trip planner that combines AI and social media, shortly after another social media-based travel app announced backing by John Legend.

The sustainable aviation fuel fundraise of $191 million is a drop in the bucket of what is needed if there's any hope of reaching the net-zero emissions goals by 2050.

Summer wants to help people buy vacation rental homes, and Raus wants to help people take a break from big cities.

The travel industry in Southeast Asia is continuing to grow, and so is the short-term rental industry worldwide.

YouTrip wants to help people more easily make payments while traveling abroad, and Flash Pack want to help solo travelers meet one another on group trips.