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Travelzoo Announces Executive Appointments

TZOO | October 1, 2015

Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, today announced the appointment of Holger Bartel as global chief executive officer (CEO) and the appointment of Vivian Hong as president, Asia Pacific effective January 1, 2016, and the appointment of Mike Stitt as president, North America effective October 1, 2015. The company's current CEO, Chris Loughlin, will leave on December 31, 2015 at his own request to pursue other opportunities.

Holger Bartel, 48, who is the chairman of Travelzoo's board of directors since 2010, was CEO from 2008 to 2010. As global CEO, Mr. Bartel will provide strategic management to Travelzoo and oversee the company’s development. Mr. Holger Bartel is the brother of founder Ralph Bartel.

Vivian Hong, 42, joined Travelzoo Asia Pacific in 2011. She currently oversees Travelzoo in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. As president, Asia Pacific, Ms. Hong will direct operations in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South East Asia and Taiwan with profit and loss responsibility.

Mike Stitt, 35, joined Travelzoo in 2004. Most recently, Mr. Stitt oversaw Travelzoo's local and entertainment categories and publishing and product planning in North America. As president, North America, Mr. Stitt will direct operations in the U.S. and in Canada with profit and loss responsibility.

Ralph Bartel, founder of Travelzoo, said: "We thank Chris Loughlin for his many years of service and his important contributions to the development of Travelzoo. We look forward to working with Holger, Mike, and Vivian.”

About Travelzoo

Travelzoo Inc. is a global Internet media company. With more than 27 million members in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and 26 offices worldwide, Travelzoo® publishes deals from more than 2,000 travel, entertainment and local companies. Travelzoo’s deal experts review offers to find the best deals and confirm their true value.

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