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UK travel tech: A sector reborn from the pandemic’s ashes?

UK travel tech market
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The UK’s travel tech market took a battering during the height of the pandemic. Planes were grounded and people were limited on leaving their homes. With those days behind us, the industry has been up against it to bounce back and meet the needs of a changed market.

So far, the future is looking bright for travel tech. Investment in travel startups has now surpassed pre-pandemic levels – according to McKinsey, funding per round increased from an average of around $4m in 2010 to $20 m in 2022.

How are the UK’s travel tech startups faring in these new market conditions?

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