Travelzoo News
Breaking Travel News interview: Richard Singer, managing director, Travelzoo Europe
Leading last minute deals publisher Travelzoo launched in Europe during 2005 and has already gained over six million subscribers. Breaking Travel News here sits down with Richard Singer, the company’s newly appointed managing director for Europe to find out what it is that gives Travelzoo its leading edge. We also discuss emerging markets, mobile technology, the post-Olympic-period in London and his predictions for the online travel space.
Travelzoo Asia Pacific adds Aliplay to China payment options
Global internet media company Travelzoo Asia Pacific has announced a new collaboration with Alipay, an online payment system, to its Local Deals business in China.
Travelzoo mobile users soar
Global internet media travel company Travelzoo has revealed that mobile users represented 26 percent of all U.S. visits this summer, up from 10 percent in the same period last year. Since July 1, 2012, more than 4 million visits to Travelzoo came from mobile devices to its highly rated U.S. iPhone and Android apps and U.S. mobile website.
Travelzoo Asia Pacific surpasses 3.5 million subscribers
Travelzoo Asia Pacific, a licensee of Travelzoo Inc, a global Internet media company, today announced that it has reached 3.5 million subscribers to its publications in the Asia Pacific region.
Strong increase in profits at Travelzoo
Travelzoo has reported a 36 per cent increase in operating profit for the second quarter, up to of $10.4 million. The listing publisher said revenue in the three months to June 30th rose five per cent to $39.4 million.
Travelzoo Lv You Zu announces strategic partnership with CYTS
Travelzoo Lv You Zu, owned and operated by Travelzoo Asia Pacific, a licensee of global Internet media company Travelzoo Inc, today announced that it has reached a strategic partnership agreement with China CYTS Tours Holding Co. Ltd, one of the leading travel companies in China.
Internet increasingly important in cruise holiday decisions
The internet is becoming an increasingly important marketing tool for cruise, according to new research from travel and entertainment deal experts Travelzoo. Although the cruise sector is traditionally led by travel agent bookings, the findings show that 38 per cent of consumers now book their cruise holidays exclusively online, an increase of 20 per cent on last year.
Travelzoo reveals 70 percent of its subscribers prioritise leisure travel over luxury
Travelzoo Asia Pacific, a licensee of Travelzoo Inc, a global Internet media company, today released the findings of its subscriber survey. The results revealed that 70 percent of Travelzoo subscribers would spend more on travel rather than luxury goods. This finding indicates a major shift in consumer spending habits, with preference on travel and experiences.
Travelzoo Canada launches iPhone App
Global internet media company Travelzoo has launched its first iPhone app in Canada, giving Canadians on-the-go access to its outstanding travel, entertainment and local deals. The launch of the free iPhone app coincides with Travelzoo‟s fifth anniversary in Canada.
Travelzoo launches iPhone app designed to woo last minute holidaymakers
Travel deals website Travelzoo has launched its first iPhone app in the UK and Europe, allowing subscribers to access travel deals while on the go. The app also uses GPS to locate the closest deals to the user, so wherever subscribers are in the UK, they will be able to grab a deal.
Travelzoo opens Austin office
Travelzoo, a global Internet media company, has announced it has opened an office in Austin, Texas. Also in the Untied States today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to Austin.
Stephen Dunk to head up Travelzoo in Europe
Travelzoo has confirmed the appointment of Stephen Dunk as managing director, Europe. Dunk now has full responsibility for Travelzoo’s media businesses across France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom, reporting to the chief executive officer.