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Travelzoo Company Culture
Travelzoo Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.2/5
Travelzoo's Overall Culture is rated F
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Outlook
D+Environment
DPerks & Benefits
DTeam
DeNPS
DTravelzoo CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Holger Bartel
30 /100
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Diversity at Travelzoo
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
F
Diverse employees at Travelzoo have rated Team, Environment, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Travelzoo
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Travelzoo have rated Environment, Outlook, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Travelzoo eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-43
Travelzoo employees are -43% more likely to recommend Travelzoo as a great place to work
| 14% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 29% | Passives |
| 57% | Detractors |
Working at Travelzoo
Working at Travelzoo is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. Travelzoo employees rate Outlook highest among all categories, and think that Leadership and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Travelzoo’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Travelzoo was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Travelzoo
F
Overall Company Culture at Travelzoo is rated F
Last updated months ago
Bottom
5%
Travelzoo ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterTravelzoo Employee Reviews
Out of 20 Travelzoo employee reviews, 72% were positive. The remaining 28% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Travelzoo improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 72% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 28% |
Positive Reviews From Travelzoo Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The rounds of interviews were more conversations than interrogations
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The coworkers are good but management is an atrocity
- What are some of the best things about your team?The care they put into their work
Constructive Feedback From Travelzoo Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?We need better and more innovative upper management and more innovative marketing
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Bonuses for high performers are essential
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Letting employees do the jobs they were hired to do. Learn some trust.
Travelzoo Company Information
Travelzoo Company Overview
Travelzoo, a global Internet media company, publishes the best travel and leisure deals to more than 27 million subscribers worldwide.
Travelzoo Mission, Vision & Values
Travelzoo Mission & Values
Our mission is to recommend the best deals from the best companies. What do we consider to ""recommend"" a travel deal? When we at Travelzoo research and publish deals to our 28 million members, we apply the most demanding quality standards.
| Headquarter | 590 Madison Avenue, 37th Floor New York City, NY 10022 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.travelzoo.com |
| Founding Date | 1998 |
| Tel | 2124844921 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | TZOO |
Travelzoo Competitors
Travelzoo competitors include Booking.com, Expedia Group, Groupon, and LivingSocial. Travelzoo ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Travelzoo compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Travelzoo Employees
10 employees at Travelzoo have reviewed Travelzoo across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 10 Travelzoo employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Travelzoo are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Travelzoo, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Travelzoo are not very pleased with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Travelzoo are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Travelzoo believe the environment at Travelzoo is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Travelzoo is moderate. About 71% of the employees at Travelzoo work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Travelzoo are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Travelzoo - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Travelzoo is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Travelzoo employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Travelzoo KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Travelzoo employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Travelzoo's KPIs and OKRs.
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Travelzoo CEO & Leadership
Travelzoo CEO - Holger Bartel
30 /100
Holger’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Holger in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Holger Bartel’s employees rank Travelzoo in the Bottom 25% for Outlook, in the Bottom 20% for Environment, and in the Bottom 20% for Perks And Benefits. When compared to Travelzoo’s competitors, Holger Bartel ranks below both LivingSocial CEO Lilly Anne and Groupon CEO Dušan Šenkypl.
Travelzoo Leadership
The Travelzoo Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Holger Bartel, Senior Vice President of Business Development for Travelzoo Local Deals - North America Steve Savad, and President of North America Michael Stitt
Holger Bartel CEO / President
Holger Bartel serves as the CEO / President of Travelzoo.
Steve Savad Senior Vice President of Business Development for Travelzoo Local Deals - North America
Mr. Steve Savad has been Senior Vice President of Business Development for Travelzoo Local Deals in North America at... read more
Michael Stitt President of North America
Mr. Michael Stitt, also known as Mike has been the President of North America ay Travelzoo Inc. since October 1, 2015... read more
Glen Ceremony CFO & Corporate Secretary
Mr. Glen Ceremony has been the Chief Financial Officer of Travelzoo Inc. since June 15, 2011 and serves as its... read more
Ralph Bartel Ph.D. Founder, Chairman & Chief Talent Officer
Dr. Ralph Bartel, Ph.D. is founded Travelzoo Inc. May 1998 and has been its Chief Talent Officer since September 12,... read more
Tara Kraft Head of Publishing
Ms. Tara Kraft has been Head of Publishing (Editorial Content Director) at Travelzoo since May 2017. Ms. Kraft served as... read more
Mike Peterson CTO
Mike Peterson serves as the CTO of Travelzoo. Mike started at Travelzoo in June of 2018. Mike currently resides in... read more
Azar Hashemi Vice President of Engineering
Azar Hashemi serves as the Vice President of Engineering of Travelzoo.
Elizabeth Persons Vice President of Business Development
Elizabeth Persons serves as the Vice President of Business Development of Travelzoo. Elizabeth started at Travelzoo in... read more
Travelzoo Salaries
How much does Travelzoo pay?
How much do people at Travelzoo get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Travelzoo is $118,772, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $128,137, or $61 per hour.
At Travelzoo, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $253,175 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $51,193 annually. Average Travelzoo salaries by department include: Product at $137,662, Engineering at $128,422, Admin at $62,502, and Operations at $96,166. Half of Travelzoo salaries are above $128,137.
7 employees at Travelzoo rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 23 ratings) while 7 employees at Travelzoo rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $76k | $76k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $99k | $99k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $191k | $191k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $245k | $245k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $339k | $339k | 100th Percentile |
$118,772*
Average Compensation
$128,137*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Travelzoo Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Travelzoo
Diverse employees at Travelzoo score the company 44/100 across various culture categories, placing Travelzoo in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Travelzoo across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Travelzoo Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Travelzoo PTO
Travelzoo's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Travelzoo's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
Travelzoo Careers
Travelzoo Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Travelzoo applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 25% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
4
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 25% Granted (1 out of 4)
- 0% Denied ( out of 4)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 4)
- 75% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (3 out of 4)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Travelzoo Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Travelzoo on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Business Development | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 33% | |
Marketing | 17% | |
Sales | 17% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Chicago | 17% | |
Washington | 17% | |
Los Angeles | 17% | |
Miami | 17% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Travelzoo
What is Travelzoo address?
Travelzoo location is at 590 Madison Avenue, 37th Floor
Who is the CEO of Travelzoo?
Travelzoo CEO is Holger Bartel, their score by employees is 30
What is Travelzoo eNPS?
The eNPS for Travelzoo is -43
What is Travelzoo revenue?
Travelzoo revenue is $107M
What is the salary for Sales Associate in Travelzoo?
Sales Associate average salary in the US is 78k
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