Avoiding being invasive with the visited culture, managing experiences with the local government, improving the conditions of employees in the sector and getting local communities to value tourism positively are key aspects that the industry is beginning to focus on. This was made clear during the first day of Tourism Innovation Summit 2024 (TIS). The international tourism innovation summit focused on sustainability as one of the key aspects of the future, with an eye on regenerative tourism, integration with local communities and a commitment to preserving cultural heritage.

The UK’S most extraordinary female founders have been unveiled as the finalists for the 2024 everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, in association with BGF, the UK’s longest-running recognition programme for women in business. Now in their 22nd year, the awards set out to uncover and amplify the diverse array of female-led businesses, recognising them as influential role models for future generations, and celebrating their economic contribution.

Once a startup has validated its offering and its value to the market, it comes time to start thinking about building a strong foundation of processes to ensure unhindered growth as they capture market share. Many of these processes should be underpinned by financial metrics and goals, which financial specialists can help in a variety of ways.

CampusAI, one of the fastest-growing AI education startups, has announced its expansion into the UK. This move aims to empower individuals, teams, and communities to embrace AI-driven transformation through its innovative platform, taking a human-centred approach to technology.

Oxford Capital, the Oxford-based venture capital firm, has sold part of its Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) investment in Moneybox, the award-winning savings and investment platform, achieving a return of up to 17x.

Trustly, the global fintech in Open Banking Payments, is on track towards processing $100 billion in Total Payments Value (TPV) in 2024, underscoring a substantial shift in the payments industry as merchants worldwide continue to explore card alternatives. To date, over 112 million consumers have used Trustly’s products globally, showcasing the appeal of Pay by Bank options at checkout.

Medialister, a new startup designed to streamline editorial advertising placements, launched this month to connect brands with media outlets looking for alternative revenue streams. Focused on affordability and data-driven insights, Medialister enables brands to access editorial advertising that aligns with their messaging goals, while providing media outlets with an additional way to monetise content.

Wayve, a startup in Embodied AI for the automotive industry, has expanded its US operations with the opening of a new office in Silicon Valley and the start of a driver assistance testing programme in San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Starting a fintech company isn't always the most difficult part. You’ve got the idea. Check. You’ve got the funding. Check. Congratulations, now you need to actually run the thing. This is a fiercely competitive industry; not only do you need to outperform your peers, but you also need to do it while staying on the right side of regulation.

Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) 2024, kicked off its fifth edition in Seville, Spain, on Wednesday. The tourism innovation summit par excellence has opened its doors to more than 7,000 congress attendees who, from October 23 to 25, will be able to learn about the latest innovations and technological solutions defining tourism worldwide. Also, all those trends and strategies will make this industry take a giant step forward in terms of sustainability, accessibility, competitiveness or adaptation to the new and changing demands of travellers looking for an ever-greater personalisation in their tourism experiences.

OpenAI’s former Chief Technology Officer, Mira Murati, is reportedly raising funding from venture capitalists for her new AI startup. The news was originally reported by Reuters, who claimed it came from sources familiar with the matter.

Business leader, tech entrepreneur, and sustainable investor, Jordan Brompton is the Co-Founder and CMO of myenergi – a global leader in eco-smart home energy technology. Alongside forging fundamental business relationships, Jordan is responsible for driving the day-to-day corporate strategy and fuelling long-term international expansion.

Based on research within our partner network, 90% of founders want to make an exit in the five to 10 years from their company creation.

NVIDIA Corporation, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, has established itself as a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) for the gaming and professional markets. Renowned for its pioneering work in AI and deep learning, NVIDIA has expanded its reach beyond gaming into various sectors, including automotive, data centres, and healthcare. The company’s GPUs are integral to the development of high-performance computing and advanced visualisation technologies, making it a critical player in the evolution of the tech industry.

Decentralised data and processes are commonplace in UK businesses, according to research from AI for analytics platform, Alteryx, leaving organisations unable to unlock their true potential from data.

New PayPal data has revealed the reach and impact of ‘alternative business funding’ amongst British small businesses.

In a bid to enable future success and growth, ten entrepreneurial life science and technology businesses have begun the immersive Discovery Spark programme, with a prize package worth over £50,000 up for grabs.

Workwize, the global IT operating system used to deploy, manage, and retrieve laptops and IT equipment across more than 100 countries, has released its new Automation Suite.

In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, FasterCapital announced a new initiative dedicated to supporting healthtech startups that are innovating in the breast cancer space.

The value of bad debt suffered by small businesses has surged by a staggering 127%, according to a report by SME funder, Bibby Financial Services (BFS).