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Bon Voyage - a focus on where the French (and the rest of Europe) are heading on holiday.... (and whisper it but the Brits are coming) - Who's on their way to France this summer. Our CEO Alessandro Petazzi, joined FRANCE 24's Entre Nous lunchtime live today, sandwiched between World Cup talk and the NATO summit. Interviewed by the fantastic Delano D'Souza, Alessandro helped unpack the trends shaping summer 2026 from lastminute.com’s own booking data: 🔆 North Africa's spectacular comeback - Egypt +23%, Morocco and Tunisia both +17% ❄️ The rise of the "Coolcation" - travellers trading 40°C afternoons for Normandy, Brittany and the mountains 🏨 Premium but savvy - 70% booking 4-star or higher, pairing top rooms with low-cost flights 🇫🇷 And the world falling for France well beyond Paris, from Marseille to Annecy. It’s gearing up for a last minute summer - so maybe check out our favourite trend.... "save on the flight, splurge on the night." Watch the full interview below 👇 And read all about European Travel Trends here in our Travel Horizons report https://lnkd.in/eKTD5XWU #TravelTrends #Summer2026 #Travel

When you've got 3.3million accommodation options - and they bring up the one place you don't have available ........ 🤷♀️ Of course The Royal Family if you ever need help with those last minute booking decisions.....we got you. 😜 https://lnkd.in/dmwzQxrU https://lnkd.in/dnw-YXxD #HotelsVillasFlatsJustNotPalaces #Yet #lastminutetravel

Another step on our journey to becoming an AI-powered travel company. Today, we're proud to be part of Visa's latest milestone in bringing trusted agentic commerce into the real world. At lastminute.com, we've always believed that trust matters just as much as innovation. As AI increasingly helps travellers discover, compare and plan their next trip, we need to ensure those experiences move seamlessly and securely into booking and payment. Working alongside Visa and other partners, we've been piloting how AI agents can complete real travel purchases safely and securely - helping bridge the gap between AI-powered travel inspiration and trusted transactions. As Nicola Bettari, our Fintech & Payments Director, explains: "This pilot extended the traditional travel booking experience by bridging the gap between AI-assisted discovery and search, and the trust-critical moments of booking and payment." This is still early days, but it's exciting to be helping shape the next generation of digital travel experiences - where AI, payments and trust come together to make travel even more seamless for our customers. A big thank you to the teams at Visa and everyone across lastminute.com who helped bring this pilot to life - check out the video below to see the pilot in action. And for more information you can read all about the pilot here 👇 https://lnkd.in/enGvtbHe #AI #AgenticCommerce #TravelTech #Payments

AI adoption in the travel industry has been fast and will only accelerate. AI is already changing how customers search, book, and experience travel - and how the companies behind those experiences are built. To remain at the forefront of the industry and continue delivering for our customers, we must evolve with it. Today, we announced a reorganisation. This step will accelerate our transition into a leading AI-powered travel company. To achieve this necessary shift, we have made the difficult decision to reduce our total global workforce by approximately 25%. Every decision in this process was driven by the future shape of the organisation we need to become. However, we know the impact is deeply personal and our absolute priority right now is to support our affected colleagues with the care and respect they deserve throughout this transition. While these decisions are never easy, moving now gives us the opportunity to emerge leaner, faster, and with the resources to invest ahead of the curve. You can read the full details of today's announcement in our press release attached below. 👇 #lastminute #TravelTech #AI

There was a buzz in the air in Brussels as the industry go together to discuss where European travel is now and where it's going next. We're delighted to be a member of eu travel tech, and our CEO, Alessandro Petazzi, Business Legal Director, Luca Marangoni and Director of Sustainability & Public Affairs, Elena Borgarello, travelled to the Belgium capital last week for its annual flagship conference: “Powered by Tech: The Future of Travel Distribution. Alessandro joined a packed panel of CEO's including, Naren Shaam, Mathias Hedlund, Daniel Truica and David Gunnarsson, and expertly hosted by moderator Dave Keating, to discuss everything from AI and personalisation to the continued evolution of Dynamic Packages. The conversation reinforced a simple truth, travellers increasingly expect seamless, flexible and tailored experiences. And Europe has the talent and experience to deliver exactly that. Thanks to eu travel tech for organising an impactful event and Alessandro's fellow speakers for a thought-provoking discussion. #TravelTech #TravelInnovation #AI #TravelIndustry

📣 Today, lastminute.com published its Q1 2026 Trading Update We continue to see strong underlying demand for travel across Europe - people are choosing to prioritise experiences, flexibility, and time away. In this context, Q1 2026 reflects a structurally resilient performance, despite a more volatile trading environment in March. Our diversified, asset-light model and pan-European footprint have once again proven their strength, allowing us to actively navigate shifting demand patterns and capture opportunities across our markets - particularly in our highly resilient Expansion Markets. 🙌 What really defines this period, however, is how our teams are responding. We’re making intentional, customer-led choices: shifting focus to destinations perceived as safer, refining our messaging to better communicate protection and flexibility, and working closely with partners to expand refundable options. At the same time, we’re leveraging the full strength of our product mix -from dynamic packages to standalone flights and hotels - to meet customers exactly where their needs are evolving. In a market where trust and flexibility matter more than ever, our package offering continues to be the right choice. We are doubling down on clarity and value, ensuring customers fully understand the protection and reassurance we provide. Combined with a continued shift towards more last-minute bookings, this reinforces a simple truth: our brand is built for this environment, and our teams are executing with focus, discipline, and intent. Here are our Q1 financial and strategic highlights:  Revenues reached €96.4 million (+8% YoY) driven by sustained demand and strong transaction volumes. Adjusted EBITDA grew to €15.3 million (+6% YoY), reflecting our strict fixed-cost discipline.  Strong cash generation, with Free Cash Flow (pre-Net Working Capital) up 46% to €10.5 million.  You can find more financial highlights in the slide deck below. Thanks to our people and partners for their continued dedication as we deliver curated, integrated travel experiences so people can travel with confidence. 👉 Discover more: Read the Q1 Press Release here: https://lnkd.in/eHCkmhP7 Read the full Q1 2026 Financial Report here: https://lnkd.in/ewu4bMFv #TravelWithConfidence #Q1Results #lastminutecom #TravelIndustry

Holidays are no longer just one fixed moment in the calendar — it’s becoming a continuous, personalised journey. lastminute.com has launched its latest Travel Horizons 2026 report — revealing how travellers are reshaping the way they explore the world. What we’re seeing is clear: ⛱️ Changing seasons: Shoulder season is flexing, travellers are no longer bound by the traditional summer window 💼 Savvy new "Hand Luggage, High Thread Count" trend - seeing holidaymakers actively shaping trips around their needs, budgets and timing 🌎 Destinations are evolving — with shifting geopolitics influencing where and how people travel 💡 Technology is accelerating change — helping travellers navigate choice with more confidence As our CEO, Alessandro Petazzi, shared in recent interviews with the Daily Mail and Travel Weekly UK, travellers today are not just booking trips - they’re rebalancing, adapting and making personalised decisions in real time. At lastminute.com, this is exactly where our role as a travel companion comes to life. By combining data, technology and our dynamic packaging expertise, we’re helping customers move from thinking about their holidays, to choosing them and finally to experience them - all in one seamless journey. Read all about this and much more in the: press release: https://lnkd.in/ehBTbsT3 and report 👇 https://lnkd.in/ewzH_Ewt And don’t just take our word for it, you can read the interviews here: Huge thanks to Travel Weekly UK: https://lnkd.in/eYJ_MMYD And huge thanks to the Daily Mail : https://lnkd.in/eid7rbuG #TravelHorizons #FutureOfTravel #Travel

We are pleased to announce that we will be back in London on the 6th of May for the Swiss British–Capital Markets Event. It will be our pleasure to share our story and discuss the transformation journey lastminute.com has been going through over the past year. Our CEO, Alessandro Petazzi, will present the vision and progress of the company since taking the helm last year, outlining the strategic transformation, renewed focus, and momentum that are shaping the next chapter of lastminute.com. A special thank you to the The British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce and SIX Swiss Exchange for the invitation. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with such a distinguished audience and look forward to continuing the conversation next week. #lastminutecom #Leadership #Transformation #CapitalMarkets #London #BSCC #SIXSwissExchange

Great to be back at HBX Group Market Hub - this year set against the stunning backdrop of marvellous Malta 🇲🇹 #MHub2026 brought together the best of our industry for two days of insightful discussion, forward-looking perspectives, and invaluable networking. On the agenda: the continued evolution of AI in travel, shifting traveller expectations, and how our industry is adapting to a more dynamic, demand-led landscape. Our very own Martin Kleinman, Supply Director & Chief Commercial Officer, joined other travel experts to talk trends on a panel expertly hosted by Asha Sumputh 🇲🇺🇫🇷🇬🇧 Martin said: “This event couldn’t have been more timely. Getting together with our industry peers to speak about what the future holds for our incredible travel industry was energising. At times like this, working together and learning from each can only be of benefit to everyone, especially as we're all working so hard to keep people travelling and doing what they love the most. I say it every time but a massive thank you to the HBX Group for the energy and ambition behind this year’s event - it’s these moments of exchange and collaboration that help shape what comes next." Great to also have Reigo Eljas, Manuel Zaccaria and Miriam C. representing us on the ground. #MHub2026

🤝 More to this exchange than just currency 💳 Beyond our love of puns, at lastminute.com we manage the complexity of modern travel so customers can simply discover the world with confidence. Behind the scenes, that means orchestrating millions of real-time, cross-border transactions across currencies, suppliers, and markets — at pace and at scale. That’s why our financial infrastructure has to be as agile as our product. We’ve been working closely with Revolut Business to streamline how we operate globally —  using programmatic virtual cards and multi-currency accounts to automatically route supplier payments, reduce friction, and eliminate avoidable FX costs. As highlighted, this approach is helping us unlock meaningful efficiencies, saving over a million a year to support our bottom line, that directly support margin and fuel continued European expansion. Great to see this partnership featured in the very first newsletter - it’s always nice to be number one together! #FinTech #CrossBorderPayments #PaymentsInnovation