Travel Tech Startups: 'We're in the Money'

In an increasingly mobile world, consumers are turning to the convenience of using their smartphones to book travel, lodging and transportation, and travel tech startups that make the experience simpler and more accessible continue to attract investors.

As TechCrunch reported today, “investments in this new dimension of travel startups have increased as companies like HotelTonight and GetYourGuide expand the options for on-demand traveling.” And venture capital firms are still investing in companies that offer consumers better ways to travel using their devices and despite the popularity of travel booking sites like Kayak, TripAdvisor and Expedia:

Beyond the travel search and booking platforms, companies providing services for travelers are also emerging more rapidly than ever.