Lastminute

Betfair's stunning success story is based on its revolutionary approach to the industry in which it operates; just as similarly democratic dotcoms such as Lastminute and eBay dispensed with the middleman and slashed consumers 'costs as a result, so too has Betfair given power to the people via its unique business model.

The Betfair flotation and the world of extreme gambling Seth Freedman 2010

Seedcamp weeks kicks off in London on 21st September and, like Techcrunch50, features a number of local heroes in place to act as mentors and business angels, such as Lastminute founder Brent Hoberman.

The Inquirer 2009

Entrepreneurs including the co-founders of Skype and Lastminute.com have set up investment firms to provide much-needed early-stage funding.

Digging For Europe's Tech Gold Hester Plumridge 2011

Also take a look at Lastminute.com which packages last minute airfares with hotel and rental car deals -- sometimes for less than what you'd pay for airfare alone.

How To Find Cheap Airfares In Any Season 2011

Lastminute's shares fell by as much 95% at the worst point, a reminder that the buzz of the moment is never enough if the underlying financial model does not convince.

Facebook expected to be valued at $100bn in stock market flotation 2012

Search for deals on flights, hotels and rental cars at popular sites such as Orbitz, Travelocity, Kayak, Expedia, Priceline, Hotels.com, Travelzoo and Lastminute.com.

Jason Alderman: Trim Your Vacation Costs Jason Alderman 2011

Facebook starts with some advantages that a company like Lastminute did not have.

Facebook expected to be valued at $100bn in stock market flotation 2012

Search for deals on flights, hotels and rental cars at popular sites such as Orbitz, Travelocity, Kayak, Expedia, Priceline, Hotels.com, Travelzoo and Lastminute.com.

Jason Alderman: Trim Your Vacation Costs Jason Alderman 2011

Brent Hoberman, who floated Lastminute.com in 2000, knows a little about the pressures of a highly priced float.

Facebook expected to be valued at $100bn in stock market flotation 2012

Lastminute. com's Mark Bower says packing light is not a problem for men, but female customers claim that packing a week's worth of essentials into a cabin bag is a serious challenge; shoes, sun-cream and electrical items such as hairdryers are among the first to be ditched.

Airlines hit travellers with extra baggage charges 2010