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⛱️ The OOO is still on for some of our #PinkPeople as they #LiveForTheHolidays this summer. But they’ve kindly taken some timeout to send us some travel inspiration for that age-old question; Where to next? In the third instalment of our series, we have dispatches from Tunisia, Uganda, Portugal and Italy. With top tips on what to see, do - and most importantly - what to eat we love seeing our employees live their best lives on holiday. 🏝️🏔️🗽 👉🏼 Here’s our latest #TravelTips - Go check it out!

We're delighted to share that lastminute.com is a finalist for the 2024 Docebo Inspire Learning Awards with "The Leader Within," the learning program we featured in our post below ⭐ There are some incredible companies nominated so huge thanks to Docebo, for recognising our Learning and Development team's effort in creating impactful learning experiences for our Pink People! You can find all the nominees here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eycgUX_P #InspireLearningAwards #DoceboInspire #Inspire2024

🎾 Our META team usually quietly finds you the easiest way to compare flight and hotel prices, but this week they’ve been making a “racquet”. They joined the other 4 million people (and growing) on the planet in playing Padel at a specially created doubles META team tournament in Como. The focus was on being a team player, so following a Round-Robin format, the eventual winner, and all their partners on the way to victory, were rewarded. 🙌 Everyone in the team, no matter their ability got the chance to take part (and even had a pre-tournament lesson). The only requirement is being prepared to have a go, and take on the challenge. Check out the pictures from the event below 👇 This is all just part of life @lastminute.com and you can find out more about who we are and what we do here: https://lnkd.in/ehCwuuG6

Ah, August. A beacon of breaks in a busy year -and like our amazing customers we know the benefits of time off. 🌊⛰️ What better way to take that long-awaited holiday than travelling to new places? We’re an international bunch of 1700 people passionate about travel. We like to say #WeLiveForTheHolidays. So, this summer we decided to inspire each other with travel recommendations for our bucket lists.     👉🏼 Here’s our latest #TravelTips - Go check it out!

Today we announced our unaudited results for the first half of 2024. Our core product, Dynamic Holiday Packages (DP), remains the primary engine of our Group, counterbalancing a softer-than-expected H1 2024. As our CEO Luca Concone commented: “The results of the first half of 2024 confirm our strategic decision to focus on our core product, Dynamic Holiday Packages. Our proprietary DP technology - paired with a vast inventory and supply, exclusive Fintech solutions, and the regulatory advantage of being one of the few fully licensed European Tour Operators - makes us stand out in the competitive OTA sector. Although we experienced a slower start to 2024, we expect to improve our performance in the second half of the year, bolstered by the implementation of our strategic actions, the summer peak period and the effects of our new Ryanair partnership”. 👉🏼We pulled together the highlights of our financial results in the slideshow below. 👉🏼You can read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/dbSSWbsC

How does adding a holiday to your weekly shopping list sound? Last week we launched a Summer Partnership with Asda, one of the UK's largest supermarket chains. This partnership now enables millions of Asda Rewards customers to access our package holidays and hotel offerings with special discounts while benefiting from all of lastminute.com’s perks, such as deferred payment plans and package protection. So next time you are in the cheese aisle reaching for the Halloumi, why not think about trying it in Greece, or swapping your paella ingredients for the real thing in Spain? Check out the new partnership by downloading the Asda Rewards app today! #partnerships #rewards #holidays

⛱️ 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.