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Weekendesk - overview

Location

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Primary Industry

Travel & Leisure

About

Weekendesk is a travel company specializing in personalized weekend getaways, offering curated packages that include accommodations and activities to enhance guest experiences across multiple European destinations. Weekendesk provides tailored travel packages primarily focused on weekend getaways. Founded in Paris, France, the company has undergone strategic refinements to better cater to evolving consumer preferences. It secured EUR 1.


7 mn in funding from Frst Capital in August 2011. The company is led by CEOs Brigitte Hidalgo and Sébastien Venturini. Weekendesk specializes in offering curated travel packages that include accommodations and various activities designed to enhance the guest experience. The company's core product offerings encompass weekend getaways, romantic escapes, wellness retreats, and themed holidays, which cater to diverse consumer preferences.


These packages provide an all-inclusive experience, allowing customers to book hotels along with activities like spa treatments, gourmet dining, and adventure sports. Weekendesk primarily serves individual consumers looking for leisure travel and hotel partners seeking to attract guests, with geographical markets spanning France, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany. In 2023, Weekendesk reported a revenue of EUR 14,741,938. 20 with an EBITDA of EUR -1,874,655.


40. The company generates revenue primarily through direct bookings of travel packages, which include accommodations, meals, and activities, focusing on B2C transactions. The pricing structure varies based on packages, promoting themed weekend getaways and spa retreats to attract a wide customer base. Weekendesk plans to utilize the recent funding of EUR 1.


7 mn to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets. The company is focused on launching new themed weekend packages aimed at both domestic and international travelers. Additionally, Weekendesk is exploring opportunities to enter additional European markets by mid-2024, further broadening its reach and customer base.


Current Investors

Frst Capital

Primary Industry

Travel & Leisure

Sub Industries

Travel & Tourism

Website

www.weekendesk.fr

Verticals

E-commerce

Company Stage

Early Stage

Total Amount Raised

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