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⛱️ Being a leading player in the Travel Tech arena - we truly #LiveForTheHolidays. And our 1700 employees spread worldwide share this passion, too. So in the midst of summer, when the vacay-feeling is at its peak - we believe they’re the best ambassadors to share some holiday vibes across our LinkedIn network. Here are some top tips to experience our own people’s favourite destinations at their best. Have a look and remember there is no such thing as too late to book! Stay tuned for more! 🏝️🏔️🗽

When it comes to holidays there are super planners and those who leave it late. ⏰ If you’re someone craving that spontaneous escape from the routine with the people you love the most - we’ve got you covered. In our latest Travel Horizons Report - family edition - developed in collaboration with Forward, born from lastminute.com’s Travel Intelligence Unit, we analysed the top planning trends of European families. 👉 Check out the slideshow to see families’ top picks for last-minute travel. You can read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dHJmmtD6 

We’re proud to have been nominated for doing what we do best - promoting and selling holidays and trips by website and app. Shortlisted in 3 categories in the next #TravolutionAwards 🏅 Best Travel Retailer 🏅 Best Social and Influencer Campaign 🏅 Campaign of the Year We have to wait until November to see if we’ve won. While the first entry focuses on our core Online Travel Agent business, we’re delighted to see our new social-first-brand strategy rewarded with two nominations for our “One Year of Travel” campaign. Thanks to the judges for our nomination - we think you have impeccable taste! #travelawards #traveltech #lastminute

Ever thought to yourself “I could add value to another team” - and then were given the chance to do so by your company? This is why we have #TalentRocket - a bespoke cross-functional programme for our incredible Customer Services team. At lastminute.com, we’re committed to making the journey of our #PinkPeople as enriching and rewarding as possible. Because exploring new roles, building meaningful connections, and stepping out of your comfort zone is where innovation truly happens. 🚀 The latest edition of our annual internal job rotation programme, has wrapped up. Nine colleagues from our #CustomerCare team embarked on an immersive 6-month experience where they worked 80% of their time in another department. 👉 Check out the video to see their highlights in their own words.

🌳 Plant Today, Protect Tomorrow Our colleagues in India recently teamed up with our friends at India Cares Foundation for a tree plantation drive at the beautiful Itagalpura Lake near Bangalore, our India hub. The area was once renowned for its lakes before many disappeared due to climate change and urbanisation. 40 of our passionate #PinkPeople volunteered to spend the day learning about the lake’s unique habitat, planting trees along its scenic bed, and supporting the long-term vitality of the lake and its ecosystem. And, of course, they created amazing new memories together. Preserving biodiversity is essential for our planet’s health and the well-being of future generations—and companies should lead the way in this effort. Playing an active role in protecting the local communities where we operate is a crucial aspect of our Group's sustainability strategy. #TreePlantation #SustainabilityStrategy #lastminute

🌞 🌊 With summer in full swing and the travel season at its peak, millions of holidaymakers are flocking to the sea for long-awaited vacations. Oceans and seas hold a special place in everyone’s hearts, but we all know they are increasingly threatened by waste pollution and biodiversity loss. Check out one of our pieces dedicated to marine conservation on #PlanetHeart - our editorial hub promoting eco-conscious travel. The article delves into the importance of preserving our oceans and offers tips to help protect them and live our lives at the seaside conscientiously. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dS6Pj_yR #TravelWithLove #TravelTech #lastminute

🤝🏼 Our first-ever commercial deal with Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline has been signed. This agreement allows our customers to seamlessly access Ryanair's flights, enjoying a wide range of travel options, whether as part of a package holiday or a stand-alone flight, while benefiting from lastminute.com’s perks, such as deferred payment plans and package protection. As our CEO Luca Concone commented: “We have been working towards this for a long time in safeguarding consumer choice in the travel industry and protecting our Company. As the European Travel-Tech leader in Dynamic Holiday Packages, we know this partnership with Ryanair will grant flexibility, choice and value for customers looking for the best holidays and flights.” Full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e-jujkQU #lastminute #ryanair #partnership

🇩🇪 Football fans might be heading towards Germany, but we’re signposting the best places for Germans looking to escape this summer. Our new summer campaign for our German brand, Weg.de, just dropped - Ihr Wegweiser für den Sommer (translated - Your signpost/guide for the summer). Part of our refreshed #brandstrategy, the tagline (which includes the brand name) proudly embraces Weg.de’s identity as an award-winning and trusted home of tour operator deals. As an international company with different brands, we have come to understand over the years that our customers don’t all want the same thing and we celebrate those differences - no more so in Germany with the hyper-localised and punning tagline. 👉🏼 With the in-house creative team driving the concept and a video filmed in collaboration with Flavio Nani Film Studio, this social-first campaign will be distributed by Forward, born from lastminute.com - and is already live on Spotify Germany. Check it out 📹

🤝 Technology as an Experience Enabler is at the heart of our exciting new partnership with TUI Musement (part of TUI), allowing customers access to the fun stuff in over 100 countries. 💻 Together, we now offer a diverse portfolio including thousands of excursions, activities and attractions tickets via the TUI Tours and Activities platform which seamlessly integrates with our channels and touchpoints. Luca Concone, CEO of lastminute.com said: “I believe Tours & Activities have a huge potential to become a vital component of a Holiday Package. This exciting partnership enables us to deliver an easier, more enjoyable and even more enriched customer experience.” Don’t just take our word for it - here is @Skift’s take 👇 https://lnkd.in/eEcE96QS The full press release about the partnership can be read here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eTZwNqje #TravelTech #newpartnership #experiences

⏰ It’s never too late to book! We're excited to launch our brand new summer campaign just in time for the peak holiday season. This marks the first step in our refreshed #brandstrategy, proudly embracing our identity as lastminute.com – the home of last-minute holiday package deals. Understanding how busy life can get, the campaign - created in collaboration with Trouble Maker and distributed by Forward, born from lastminute.com - cheekily reminds people that it’s never too late to book a holiday. Through humorous, social-first assets, we encourage holidaygoers to find a last-minute holiday package on our websites and app, whether in the office loo, on a busy bus, or at a school concert. Check it out 📹 - and learn more: https://lnkd.in/esjZXCvS