Modern travel agency Fora Travel raises $60M
Modern travel agency Fora Travel, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023, has raised $60 million in its Series B and C rounds. The funding was led by Insight Partners and Thrive Capital, and past investors such as Forerunner Ventures and Heartcore Capital participated as well. Evan Frank, co-founder
The credit reporting agency your bank uses matters — here’s why
One of the most important things to know when you apply for a credit card is which credit bureau the bank uses to pull your credit report. Your credit report is a detailed record of your credit history that can determine whether or not you are approved for a new
U.S. travel agency market: A resilient and thriving segment
The United States travel agency market is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, driven by strong demand, rising prices and an evolving advisor landscape according to Phocuswright’s latest travel research report on the sector U.S. Travel Agency Landscape 2024. In 2023, gross bookings surged 28% to reach $109.7 billion, continuing the post-pandemic
Alastair McKimm’s Latest Role, Alessandra Ambrosio’s New Agency!
85 This week’s Daily Media top hires, departures, promotions, and new representations… 1. Clinton Suh is now CMO at Ten Thousand. 2. Mélanie Flouquet is now general secretary at Kering. 3. Alastair McKimm is now fashion director and image director at-large at Vogue France. 4. David Barrett Graver is now
The Agency & The Day of The Jackal Prove James Bond Needs a Prestige TV Series · Primer
Prestige TV has redefined spy thrillers. If Bond doesn’t evolve, the best espionage stories will happen without him. Recently, I watched The Agency, a remake of a French spy series starring Michael Fassbender. Streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime’s premium tier, it hooked me so completely that I actually paid extra just
InteleTravel Announces Acquisition of Global Events Agency MGME
Mega-host travel agency InteleTravel has successfully acquired the leading full-service global events agency MGME (McVeigh Global Meetings & Events). Coming off of last year’s acquisition of corporate travel alliance Hickory Global Partners, the move positions the Delray Beach, Florida-based agency to excel in the lucrative MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and