Yamsafer ✈️ by Zeina Aloul https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx en-us 2022-04-17 09:16:02 UTC 2024-11-25 19:43:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1635470335/ced6f8e77b403269639ab975c1b2842f/80D04C2F_1AA9_4BD8_9794_47DC6ECDEC99.png zainehaloul https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148451465 Yamsafer was an online accommodation booking website in the Middle East. The company combined website, mobile app and call center booking methods in its service delivery for all destination around the world. It used to provide fast & easy hotel and event online booking experience by offering users innovative shopping experiences at unprecedented prices.]]> 2022-04-19 11:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148451465 2011 zainehaloul https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148457882 Yamsafer was founded in 2011 by Palestinian entrepreneurs Faris Zaher, Sameh Alfar and Seri Abdelhadi.It became the first Palestinian company to secure an early-stage venture capital investment. The close of the first early stage investment round in Ramallah marked a new era for entrepreneurship in Palestine.]]> 2022-04-19 11:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148457882 2015 zainehaloul https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148470238 In June 2015 Yamsafer went on to secure $3.5m in its Series B round from Global Founders Capital, marking the largest round of venture capital financing to be raised by a Palestine-based company and the first-ever foreign led round of investment in a local company.]]> 2022-04-19 12:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148470238 2018 zainehaloul https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148470962 In October 2018 the company ranked 5th in "Top 12 Up and Coming Companies In The Middle East by Forbes. The selection criteria were based on providing a sustainable business model, raising significant amounts of capital and delivering growth to investors.]]> 2022-04-19 12:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148470962 2020 zainehaloul https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148471553
With COVID-19 virus spreading and travel restrictions imposed around the world, the company had gone into some financial hardships and eventually closed down as the tourism sector was heavily affected by the pandemic.

]]> 2022-04-19 12:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148471553 Cardless Bookings! zainehaloul https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148478498 In January 2014, Yamsafer was the first in the travel industry to provide the unique feature of "Cardless Bookings", where customers do not need a credit card to guarantee or confirm a hotel reservation (Yahoo Finance), but instead are required to make payment once they arrive at the hotel.
This feature has been introduced to its customers as a result of the significantly low credit card penetration rates in the MENA region compared to more global mature markets.]]> 2022-04-19 12:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148478498 Mobile Application zainehaloul https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148480539 In 2015, Yamsafer released a mobile booking app with the purpose of pushing top deals with last minute prices. Such measures fill the gap between unoccupied hotel rooms and same day bookers. The app enables users to browse city pages, find hotels, book themselves, or call the Yamsafer team for free, 24/7. Of course the app was available on both iOS and Android mobile phones.]]> 2022-04-19 12:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148480539 Yamsafer Homes! zainehaloul https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148481850 In 2016, Yamsafer launched Yamsafer Homes, its own vacation rental brand. Yamsafer Homes are distributed in various locations around the world.]]> 2022-04-19 12:20:29 UTC https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148481850 Technology zainehaloul https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148510049 Yamsafer used 7 technology products and services including Google Analytics, jQuery, and Google Workspace, according to G2 Stack.
Yamsafer was actively using 10 technologies for its website, according to BuiltWith. These include SSL by Default, LetsEncrypt, and Organization Schema.

It took number 11 Million on web rank 
]]> 2022-04-19 12:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148510049 zainehaloul https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148591019 2022-04-19 13:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148591019 Business Model zainehaloul https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148613754 “Our customers are our suppliers too.
We Depend on digital platform to make our business done by providing information that all travelers need and connecting them with each other”
Value proposition: Cheap prices, variety of choices, reduction of risk, customer service, useful app.
Revenue Model: Each reservation occurs a commission. They also generate some ad, merchant and other revenues but these are a small percentage.
Market Opportunity: Yamsafer was recognized in the MENA region for its high quality Arabic and English content, targeting Arabic-speaking clients, the online travel booking company caters to travelers in the Middle East,while still catering to all in the online travel space. Yamsafer also provided smaller hotels and guesthouses , which were previously offline, the opportunity to market themselves in an online space and serve international markets.
Competitive Environment: Traveling and booking websites/agencies. Back then, top competitors for Ya Masfer were: Dubai apartments, Savoy Dubai Hotels, City premier hotel apartments, Trip Advisor, Google Trips, Booking.com , Cash Basha.
Competitive Advantage: Friendly Application, free of charge, first mover in the middle east.
Market Strategy: Social Media sponsorship, television channels  advertisements.
Organizational Development and Management Team: There was 36 employees, includes a product manager, web developer, customer care specialist, Vice President R&D, customer engagement specialist.  
]]> 2022-04-19 13:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2148613754 zainehaloul https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2210264596 Ya Msafer Social Media platforms still exist with thousands of followers. Although the website and application are down. 
Ya msafer founders never actually announced that the company closed, even to their employees, they just stopped working during the pandemic and split up. Since that their industry was the most affected by Covid-19, and even if they wanted to recover they will have to start from scratch. 

The founders Faris and Sameh, started a new startup called Sonomo, a website that gives retail investors access to digital streaming royalities previously available only to institutional funds. ]]> 2022-06-03 14:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2210264596 zainehaloul https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2210379486 2022-06-03 16:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2210379486 Resources zainehaloul https://padlet.com/zainehaloul/m0rgl9a648xqz3cx/wish/2210387711
  • https://rocketreach.co/yamsafer-profile_b5eb1d58f42e7bbf
  • https://www.owler.com/company/yamsafer
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamsafer
  • https://www.linkedin.com/company/yamsafer?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
  • https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/yamsafer/org_similarity_overview
  • https://waya.media/yamsafer-the-palestinian-platform-for-travelers/

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