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trivago is a hotel search company focused on reshaping the way travelers search for and compare hotels while enabling hotel advertisers to grow their businesses by providing access to a broad audience of travelers thr...

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Return-to-profitability play with solid double-digit growth momentum, but dependent on sustaining brand investments and...

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Industry Online Travel Agencies & Metasearch / Hotel Marketplace Advertising
3 named competitors
4 recent developments
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trivago N.V. Overview

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trivago is a hotel search company focused on reshaping the way travelers search for and compare hotels while enabling hotel advertisers to grow their businesses by providing access to a broad audience of travelers through the company's websites and apps. The platform operates a global marketplace connecting price-conscious travelers with accommodation options through an auction-based advertising model where hotels bid for visibility.

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The company is achieving fourth consecutive quarters of double-digit year-over-year Referral Revenue growth, primarily driven by branded channel traffic growth across all trivago Core segments. Management believes cost discipline, stable headcount achieved by leveraging AI, and compounding brand effects will be key on the way to increased profitability.

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trivago is a leading global hotel search and price comparison platform and one of the most recognized travel brands in the world. The company competes in the online travel agency and hotel metasearch space against Booking.com, Expedia, and Kayak, with a focus on European markets and price-sensitive travelers. Competitive advantages include brand recognition, proprietary auction marketplace, and AI-powered personalization.

Industry Context

trivago N.V. operates in Online Travel Agencies & Metasearch / Hotel Marketplace Advertising.

Key facts

Founded: 2005 · Headquarters: Düsseldorf, Germany · Revenue: €548.9M (2025) · Market cap: $201M

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  • Q4 2025 total revenue grew 27% year-over-year to €120.0 million, driven by a 17% increase in Referral Revenue
  • Company expects double-digit percentage total revenue growth and an Adjusted EBITDA of at least €20 million for full year 2026
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  • February 2026Q4 2025 revenue reached €120M with 27% YoY growth and net income of €14.5M
  • February 2026Full-year 2026 guidance raised to double-digit revenue growth and minimum €20M Adjusted EBITDA
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Booking.comLeading OTA and hotel search platform→ExpediaIntegrated travel booking platform with diverse brands→KayakHotel and travel metasearch platform→

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Frequently asked questions

What does trivago N.V. do?+
trivago is a hotel search company focused on reshaping the way travelers search for and compare hotels while enabling hotel advertisers to grow their businesses by providing access to a broad audience of travelers thr...
What is trivago N.V.'s Cyborg Score?+
trivago N.V. has a Cyborg Score of 6/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are trivago N.V.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Booking.com, Expedia, Kayak. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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