Meet trivago people #3 – Lisa Kallenberg, Head of HR

1)     Present yourself 
My name is Lisa Kallenberg, I am 25-years-old and I am the responsible of the Human Resources Department at trivago. I have been with the company since January 2008.

2) What do you remember of your first day in trivago?
Hmm…that was a long time ago. I do not remember anything specific from my first day, I just remember the time in the old office when we were only a couple of employees in total.

Tip of the month #3: how to find a hotel close to the beach

Santorini Island - Greece

As many of you are already looking for a hotel for the summer holidays, we’re here to help answer the common question, “How do I find a hotel which is very close to the beach on trivago?” The help out you, we explain below, step by step, how to go about finding your ideal beach hotel: 

Hotel of the month #3: the half graffiti hotel room

In many a hotel, history and freedom of style are not mutually exclusive—Au Vieux Panier Hotel is proof of such.

In the historical center of Marseille, this old building from the XVIIth Century is now a modern, urban accommodation that offers five unique hotel rooms each designed by well-known artists.

Meet trivago people #2: Alberto Calcerrada, Communication Spain

1) Introduce yourself

My name is Alberto and I come from Spain. I am 30 years old and I am part of Communication Spain.

2) How would you describe your job?

I care about the relationship between trivago and the Spanish Media. I especially like it because I have a direct relationships with the journalists and they are  always wanting to stay informed about everything. For this reason, it is very enriching for me to work with in this area.

Tip of the month #2: distance filter

The second most frequent question we get at trivago is about how to find a hotel which is very close to the city center. To help make your research easier, we have explained below how to go about figuring this out, by choosing from among several options:

Let´s start with an example! Imagine you want a hotel which is very close to a specific hot spot or to the city's center. To start, type into the trivago search the name of the destination you wish to travel to, for example, “Barcelona” and choose your dates for checking-in and checking-out-- and then click “search”.

Hotel of the month - #2: The hotel with over 1000 fountains

Did you know that the hotel with the largest number of fountains in the world is in The City of Sin – Las Vegas? The Hotel Bellagio, with over 1000 fountains, is one of the most visited attractions in the city.

Destination of the month #1: Dublin & St Patrick's Day

It is not easy to choose only one destination, but with spring just around the corner we wanted to tell you more about Dublin. In spring it is certainly the ideal time to discover the city and if you love to participate in traditional events on St. Patrick's Day is definitely a good opportunity for a break, the most anticipated annual event in Ireland.