https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/lastminute.com/ Lastminute.com News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:04:51+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/competition-markets-authority-threatens-lastminute.com-with-legal-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/competition-markets-authority-threatens-lastminute.com-with-legal-action/ The company signed formal undertakings in December which committed it to pay out over £7 million to more than 9,000 customers when their holidays were cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:15:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/which-finds-lastminute.com-has-failed-to-pay-refunds/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/which-finds-lastminute.com-has-failed-to-pay-refunds/ Some customers still have not received all their money back, despite the travel agent committing to the regulator that all refunds would be paid by the end of January, Which? has revealed. Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:21:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lastminute.com-to-step-up-refunds-following-cma-probe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lastminute.com-to-step-up-refunds-following-cma-probe/ The company has agreed to repay more than £7 million owed to customers whose package holidays were cancelled due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:54:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lastminute.com-becomes-london-eye-sponsor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lastminute.com-becomes-london-eye-sponsor/ The lighting of the iconic wheel has changed to the recognisable hot pink to reflect signature colour of the brand, with the new design unveiled earlier. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 02:34:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelzoo-research-reveals-brits-in-search-of-a-bargain-when-booking-holida/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelzoo-research-reveals-brits-in-search-of-a-bargain-when-booking-holida/ British travellers are increasingly choosing longer package holidays in the search for better value for money, research by Travelzoo has found. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 10:40:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lastminute.com-founder-joins-twitter-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lastminute.com-founder-joins-twitter-board/ Entrepreneur Martha Lane Fox, who co-founded travel website lastminute.com, has been appointed to join Twitter’s board of directors. The appointment will be effective immediately following the news that Peter Chernin and Peter Currie will both step down. Sun, 10 Apr 2016 08:17:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bravofly-rumbo-to-rebrand-as-lastminute.com-following-acquisition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bravofly-rumbo-to-rebrand-as-lastminute.com-following-acquisition/ European leisure industry giant Bravofly Rumbo Group will change its corporate name to lastminute.com in the course of the year. This decision was approved at the company’s annual general meeting in Amsterdam earlier. At the meeting some 55.63 per cent of Bravofly Rumbo Group’s voting rights were represented and all resolutions proposed by the board were accepted. Thu, 21 May 2015 08:58:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-sells-lastminut.com-for-120m-to-bravofly-rumbo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-sells-lastminut.com-for-120m-to-bravofly-rumbo/ Sabre Corporation and Bravofly Rumbo Group have announced today that Bravofly has made a binding offer to acquire lastminute.com. Acceptance of the offer is subject to the completion of employee information and consultation processes, following which closure would be expected to occur in the first quarter of next year. Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:56:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-confirms-lastminute.com-sale/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-confirms-lastminute.com-sale/ Sabre Corporation has announced today that it is exploring strategic options, including a potential sale, for its lastminute.com business unit. lastminute.com is one of Europe’s leading online travel and leisure retailers and its brand is recognized by more than 90 percent of European consumers. Wed, 27 Aug 2014 13:53:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lastminute.com-looks-for-new-home-after-sabre-decides-to-sell/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lastminute.com-looks-for-new-home-after-sabre-decides-to-sell/ lastminute.com is looking for new ownership after Sabre Holdings took the decision to offload the travel firm. Sabre has appointed bankers at advisory firm Houlihan Lokey to oversee an auction, and has already begun sounding out potential buyers. Mon, 18 Aug 2014 09:10:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lastminute-uk-boss-quits/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lastminute-uk-boss-quits/ Mark Maddock, managing director UK and Ireland of lastminute.com, has quit amid speculation that parent, Sabre Corporation, is looking to sell lastminute.com. Sun, 20 Apr 2014 09:07:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lastminute.com-20-percent-increase-in-british-babies-taking-to-the-skies/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lastminute.com-20-percent-increase-in-british-babies-taking-to-the-skies/ Normally it is the royals who are setting the current trends but it seems, when it comes to Prince George’s inaugural long-haul Australian flight, he is following the ‘flightsteps’ of his subjects as more and more British babies take to the skies. Wed, 25 Sep 2013 03:30:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-gadget-stole-my-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-gadget-stole-my-holiday/ A study commissioned by lastminute.com*, reveals that 90% of British holidaymakers spend up to 4 hours a day on their tech devices – losing over 2 days out of a week’s holiday. It seems the modern traveller is missing out on enjoying the unique landscape, culture and experiences of their holiday destination, with almost half of travellers (48%) relying on their devices to keep themselves occupied. Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-isocial-butterfly/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-isocial-butterfly/ More than 26 million Brits1(41%) are packing in two to four social arrangements per weeknight and two-thirds (59%) admit to leaving social events early for fear of missing out on something better according to new research* by lastminute.com, the UK’s largest online hotel, travel and leisure specialist. The research has uncovered a new type of ‘iSocial Butterfly’ behaviour amongst Brits as the use of social media and smart phone technology begins to influence the way we socialise and relate to others. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:30:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visitengland-links-with-lastminute.com-for-new-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visitengland-links-with-lastminute.com-for-new-campaign/ VisitEngland, the national tourist board, and leading hotel and travel specialist, lastminute.com, have launched a joint marketing campaign. The programme is designed to encourage consumers to embrace the spontaneity of a last minute getaway by visiting a newly created and booking a short break in England. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:15:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelocity-unveils-new-app-for-last-minute-hotel-bookings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelocity-unveils-new-app-for-last-minute-hotel-bookings/ Travelocity has unveiled its newest app which offers discounts of three-to-five star hotels of up to 55%. The online booking site partnered with sister company Lastminute.com to launch the iPhone app, called Hotel Deals by Lastminute.com. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:26:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lastminute.com-signs-exclusive-deal-with-lowcost/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lastminute.com-signs-exclusive-deal-with-lowcost/ lastminute.com has signed an exclusive white label deal with Lowcost Travel Group which will result in the termination of contracts with their existing suppliers. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:32:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-president-for-lastminute.com/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-president-for-lastminute.com/ After the shock departure of Manny Fontenla-Novoa from Thomas Cook earlier today, news Lastminute.com president Ed Kamm is to leave the online retailer after less than a year in the post. Sabre subsidiary Travelocity Global – operator of lastminute.com - announced Kamm will be succeeded by Matthew Crummack, formerly senior vice president of lodging at Expedia. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:44:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lastminute.com-seeks-to-boost-role-in-online-retail/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lastminute.com-seeks-to-boost-role-in-online-retail/ lastminute.com is today launching a new, pan-European marketing campaign to position the brand as the ultimate online leisure, entertainment and travel retailer. The Stories Start Here campaign, which will feature this new strap line, will demonstrate how lastminute.com helps its customers create unforgettable and inspiring stories that they’ll talk about forever.  Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:18:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bumper-baggage-fees-mean-75-of-holiday-makers-are-travelling-light-this-sum/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bumper-baggage-fees-mean-75-of-holiday-makers-are-travelling-light-this-sum/ A new survey, being launched today by leading online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com, has revealed the impact that increased baggage charges is having on Britain’s holiday habits Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:59:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-and-lastminute.com-help-the-community/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sabre-and-lastminute.com-help-the-community/ This past week, Sabre Holdings, including lastminute.com, employees across Europe traded a day in the office to help the homeless, feed the hungry and champion children as part of Sabre’s Give Time Together campaign, the single largest global volunteer initiative at Sabre. Thu, 13 May 2010 14:10:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lastminute.com-appoints-maxymiser-as-strategic-partner-for-conversion-manag/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lastminute.com-appoints-maxymiser-as-strategic-partner-for-conversion-manag/ lastminute.com, the UK’s leading online travel and leisure retailer, has announced a strategic partnership with conversion management expert, Maxymiser, to boost online sales and provide customers with a more personalised shopping experience. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:37:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spike-in-anzac-hotel-bookings-as-aussies-get-their-long-weekend-back/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spike-in-anzac-hotel-bookings-as-aussies-get-their-long-weekend-back/ Leading travel and lifestyle website lastminute.com.au has found that after many Aussies were denied their Anzac Day public holiday last year, they’re now making up for it with an Anzac long weekend getaway! Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:52:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-trains-and-lastminute.com-trial-free-pampering-sessions-on-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-trains-and-lastminute.com-trial-free-pampering-sessions-on-board/ This week saw passengers on Virgin Trains able to relax and enjoy their journey even more with the option of free luxury hand massages on board. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:19:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20050725215528603/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20050725215528603/ By Anna GouldmanOnline consolidation continues as last week saw Sabre’s Travelocity Europe complete its acquisition of lastminute.com, marking the end of an era for many internet-savvy travellers. Sabre expects the addition of lastminute.com to improve its position in the European marketplace. Tue, 26 Jul 2005 07:55:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2005051215165136/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2005051215165136/ Today’s announcement of the proposed acquisition of Lastminute.com by Sabre-owned Travelocity for £577m heralds continued consolidation in the travel industry. Analysis by Hitwise reveals the wisdom behind the deal. Thu, 12 May 2005 15:16:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn5234/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn5234/ lastminute.com has teamed up with Eurostar to launch a three month campaign entitled å“Le Weekendå” which brings together the best of both brands - the latest hot tickets to the coolest destinations. Wed, 09 Apr 2003 11:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2808/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2808/ Travel companies including SAS, SABRE, Lufthansa, Finnish Tourist Board, Swissair, lastminute.com, Icelandair Oracle, Transport for London, will be speaking at the SMS and Location Based Services for the Travel Industry Conference that will take place this February 12-13 in Olympia London. Thu, 22 Nov 2001 10:00:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002680/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002680/ Pursuing its expansion plan in the e-commerce world, Air France has signed a global sales agreement with lastminute.com, the online provider of travel and entertainment solutions. The agreement will give lastminute.com`s customers access to all Air France leisure fares across all destinations and in eight of the different countries where lastminute.com has operations (in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and South Africa). Wed, 20 Jun 2001 09:00:08 +0000