by Velocity Ventures | Sep 25, 2025 | Newsletters
The future of independent hospitality is being reshaped, and ZUZU Hospitality is leading the charge. We are delighted to announce that ZUZU Hospitality, a Velocity Ventures portfolio company, has secured US$5.9 million in a Series B-Extension round, with participation...
by Velocity Ventures | Sep 1, 2025 | Newsletters
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is pouring unprecedented investment into tourism, aiming to create the world’s most immersive travel destinations. In Saudi Arabia and the UAE especially, mega-projects like NEOM, the Red Sea resort development, Qiddiya, Yas Island,...
by Velocity Ventures | Jul 1, 2025 | Strategy Reports
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by Velocity Ventures | Jan 23, 2025 | Newsletters
Travel is rapidly shifting from one-size-fits-all to highly individual journeys. AI-driven platforms now analyse travellers’ behaviour, preferences and context (past trips, search history, even weather or events) to craft tailored suggestions. From ideal destinations...
by Velocity Ventures | Jan 23, 2025 | Newsletters
Travel demand has rebounded sharply, but hotels and restaurants worldwide can’t find enough people to run them. In Europe and the US, hospitality still runs 10–20% below pre‑pandemic staffing levels, leaving millions of vacancies. Even Asia-Pacific markets report that...
