Travelzoo Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
Travelzoo's CEO is Holger Bartel, appointed in Jan 2016, has a tenure of 10.5 years. total yearly compensation is $586.55K, comprised of 83.7% salary and 16.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 1.95% of the company’s shares, worth $2.35M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 9.6 years and 4.3 years respectively.
Key information
Holger Bartel
Chief executive officer
US$586.6k
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 83.68% |
| CEO tenure | 10.5yrs |
| CEO ownership | 1.9% |
| Management average tenure | 9.6yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 02
Travelzoo: Its Upward Travel Is Quite Enough For Its Valuation And Technicals
Summary Travelzoo remains a hold as shares have been flat, reflecting fair valuation and limited upside. The transition to a hybrid advertising and subscription model has improved flexibility and resilience amid market volatility. Inflation poses both risks and opportunities, potentially increasing deal-seeking behavior but also pressuring marketing costs and subscriber growth. P/S valuation suggests TZOO is reasonably priced, but the limited gap to target price warrants waiting for a pullback before entry. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 16
TZOO: Share Repurchases And Higher Margins Will Support 2026 Earnings
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Travelzoo from $8.00 to $12.00, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples reflected in recent Street research. What’s in the News for Travelzoo Travelzoo announced new Club Offers for members in Germany, including weeklong villa stays in Croatia for six people from €1,399, Istanbul packages with flights and a private driver from €549 per person, and short breaks in Sauerland and the Mecklenburg Lake District with reported savings versus direct or market pricing.
Narrative Update • Jun 02
TZOO: Share Repurchases And Higher Margins Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Travelzoo to $21.25 from $21.00, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase plan on March 5, 2026, allowing the company to buy back up to 1,000,000 common shares using available cash (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 29
TZOO: Buybacks And Mixed Street Views Will Support Future Upside Potential
Narrative Update on Travelzoo The analyst fair value estimate for Travelzoo has moved from $20.00 to $21.00. Analysts point to updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple following recent revisions to Street price targets around the Q4 results.Narrative Update • Apr 14
TZOO: Reset Forecasts And Buyback Plan Will Support Long Term Upside
Analysts now frame Travelzoo around a $20 price target, in line with the updated fair value estimate, after revising long term forecasts and valuation inputs following softer than expected Q4 results and reduced expectations for 2026 and 2027. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Travelzoo focus on lower price targets and revised long term expectations following softer than expected Q4 results and reduced outlooks for 2026 and 2027.Narrative Update • Mar 31
TZOO: Subscriber Momentum And Buybacks Will Support 2026 Earnings Recovery
Analysts have cut Travelzoo's blended price target, with recent moves from $21 to $20 and from $13 to $8, citing softer Q4 results and reduced expectations for 2026 and 2027. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have reacted to the softer Q4 results by trimming longer term expectations and resetting price targets, signalling more caution around execution and growth visibility.Narrative Update • Mar 17
TZOO: Reset Expectations Will Support 2026 Upside As Buyback Program Advances
Narrative Update on Travelzoo The analyst price target for Travelzoo has been reduced from $22.25 to $20.00, as analysts factor in softer than expected Q4 results and lowered expectations for 2026 and 2027 that also affect updated profit margin and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a mixed but engaged view on Travelzoo, with price targets adjusted to align with softer than expected Q4 results and revised expectations for 2026 and 2027.Narrative Update • Mar 03
TZOO: Subscriber Expansion Will Drive 2026 Earnings Despite Softer Q4 Reset
Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Travelzoo from $13.00 to $8.00, citing revised assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins following softer than expected Q4 results and reduced long-term forecasts reflected in recent price target cuts to $20 and $8. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have responded to the softer than expected Q4 results by trimming their longer term assumptions, which feeds directly into lower valuation estimates and more cautious sentiment on the stock.
Narrative Update • Feb 24
Update on Q4/FY25 Results
Average cost to acquire members improved from $40 to $34, making each member acquisition immediately profitable without any additional spend. Membership costs also increased to $50/year adding additional room for profitable membership acquisition, though I would prefer TravelZoo focus revenue generation on customer spend once acquired (thereby demonstrating the value of the membership and lowering customer churn) rather than on profitable acquisition.Narrative Update • Feb 16
TZOO: Subscriber Expansion Will Support 2026 Earnings Despite Reset 2025 Expectations
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Travelzoo to $23 from $26, pointing to updated 2025 estimates after the Q3 report, while still highlighting subscriber growth as a key support for the longer term outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a more cautious tone on Travelzoo, with price targets adjusted to reflect updated 2025 estimates following the Q3 report.Narrative Update • Feb 02
TZOO: Subscriber Momentum Will Support 2026 Upside Despite Near Term Estimate Cuts
Analysts have lowered their price target for Travelzoo from $26 to $23, citing reduced 2025 estimates after the Q3 report. They still identify subscriber growth as a key factor in their outlook for 2026.Narrative Update • Jan 19
TZOO: Subscriber Expansion Will Support 2026 Upside Despite Reduced Forecasts
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Travelzoo to about $22, down from prior targets closer to $26, as they recalibrate expectations following softer Q3 results and reduced forecasts for 2025 and 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Travelzoo reflect a more cautious stance after softer Q3 results and reduced forecasts for 2025 and 2026, even as some analysts still see room for attractive upside if execution improves.Narrative Update • Jan 04
TZOO: Subscriber Expansion Will Drive 2026 Membership Monetization Upside Despite Forecast Reset
Analysts have nudged our Travelzoo price target slightly lower to $22.25, reflecting trimmed near term 2025 and 2026 forecasts after softer Q3 results, while still acknowledging subscriber driven growth potential into 2026. Analyst Commentary Street research following the Q3 release reflects a more cautious stance on near term execution while maintaining a constructive long term view on Travelzoo's growth algorithm.Narrative Update • Dec 19
TZOO Subscriber Momentum Will Drive Earnings Despite Near Term Execution Risks
We lower our price target on Travelzoo to $13 from $17, as analysts factor in softer near term growth, reduced profit margin expectations, and higher required returns, despite confidence that subscriber momentum can still support solid performance into 2026. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have trimmed their price targets following the latest quarterly update, citing a combination of softer than expected near term trends and more conservative long term assumptions.Narrative Update • Dec 05
TZOO: Subscriber Momentum Will Drive Paid Membership Upside After Forecast Reset
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Travelzoo to approximately $22 per share from about $24 previously, citing reduced 2025 and 2026 forecasts following softer Q3 results, while maintaining confidence in subscriber driven growth over the longer term. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a recalibration of expectations for Travelzoo, with lower price targets and revised forecasts for 2025 and 2026 following softer than anticipated Q3 results.Narrative Update • Nov 20
TZOO: Subscriber Growth Will Drive Recovery Despite Near-Term Forecast Cuts
Analysts have revised their price target for Travelzoo downward from $25.25 to $22.25. They cited softer-than-expected Q3 results and lowered growth projections for 2025, although expectations for 2026 remain positive.Analysis Article • Nov 05
Not Many Are Piling Into Travelzoo (NASDAQ:TZOO) Stock Yet As It Plummets 25%
Travelzoo ( NASDAQ:TZOO ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a 25...Narrative Update • Oct 29
Increasing revenue at high costs relies on membership to convert to spend
Updating on Q3 25 resultsNew Narrative • Jul 30
Oversold on misunderstood earnings
Travelzoo's recent drop due to lower profit margins (based on higher customer acquisition costs) is fundamentally misunderstood. Travelzoo acquires a new customer for $38, and that customer pays $40 for membership, leading to an immediate net gain of $2.Analysis Article • Apr 27
Is Travelzoo (NASDAQ:TZOO) Potentially Undervalued?
While Travelzoo ( NASDAQ:TZOO ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a double-digit share price rise...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$4m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$587k | US$491k | US$5m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$8m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$11m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$12m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$3m | US$476k | US$14m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$14m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$13m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$12m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$561k | US$461k | US$12m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$11m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$10m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$8m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$2m | US$450k | US$7m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$902k |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$3m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$5m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$232k | US$232k | US$924k |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$4m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$410k |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$8m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$6m | US$208k | -US$10m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$8m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$5m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$4m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$482k | US$232k | US$12m |
Compensation vs Market: Holger's total compensation ($USD586.55K) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD658.93K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Holger's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Holger Bartel (59 yo)
10.5yrs
Tenure
US$586,550
Compensation
Mr. Holger Bartel, Ph.D. has been Global Chief Executive Officer of Travelzoo Inc. since January 1, 2016 and served as its Director from June 1, 2023 to April 20, 2026. Mr. Bartel served as the Chairman of...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | 7.2yrs | US$461.63k | 0.40% $ 488.2k | |
| Global Chief Executive Officer | 10.5yrs | US$586.55k | 1.95% $ 2.4m | |
| Finance Director & Chief Accounting Officer | 3.3yrs | US$147.33k | no data | |
| Founder | 28.2yrs | no data | 35.63% $ 43.1m | |
| Controller | no data | no data | no data | |
| General Manager of Germany | 9.6yrs | US$393.15k | no data | |
| Global Director of META | no data | no data | no data |
9.6yrs
Average Tenure
55yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: TZOO's management team is seasoned and experienced (9.6 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | 7.2yrs | US$461.63k | 0.40% $ 488.2k | |
| Founder | no data | no data | 35.63% $ 43.1m | |
| Independent Director | 4.3yrs | US$122.27k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 1.1yrs | US$44.09k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 4.3yrs | US$88.45k | no data |
4.3yrs
Average Tenure
44yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: TZOO's board of directors are considered experienced (4.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/07 22:24 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Travelzoo is covered by 10 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | Argus Research Company |
| Edward Woo | Ascendiant Capital Markets LLC |
| Patrick Sholl | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |