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The New Code of Luxury Travel
If anyone can buy luxury, what makes premium travel truly matter? Written by: A. Patrick Imbardelli Luxury travel used to signal success by having access to exclusive options. I do not think that definition survives intact. In my years leading Pan Pacific Hotels Group...
Fuel disruptions and the future of travel
Written by Jonathon Cocks In a previous blog (PANDEMICS, WARS, RECESSIONS: THE FRAGILE FUTURE OF GLOBAL TRAVEL, Aug-2025) an analysis of the last 35 years revealed that regional conflicts rarely result in major impacts to global travel, with the impacts localised to...
From Term Sheet to Takeoff!
Global dealmaking has clearly thawed. Deal values rose 36% from 2024 to 2025, while volumes were basically flat, with more value coming from bigger “megadeals” (63 in 2024 to 111 in 2025). That matters for travel tech because the buyers who can write decisive cheques...
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Working with Velocity Ventures has been a transformative experience. What truly sets them apart is their team. Unlike traditional venture capitalists, Jon, Nick, Bennett, and Patrick are seasoned entrepreneurs who deeply understand the challenges founders face and the critical balance between support and autonomy needed to truly scale a business.
Their expertise and network in the travel-tech space within APAC are invaluable. Their conviction in our vision and team during the pandemic was instrumental, fuelling a 10x growth for TripGuru compared to pre-pandemic levels. Velocity Ventures is more than just an investor; they are a true partner in our success story.
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