Event: 2023 Phocuswright Europe
Product: WeSki
HQ: Tel Aviv, Israel
Principal(s): Yotam Idan, CEO; David Benzimra, COO; Pavel Elkind, CTO
Funding: Raised $8M from investors such as ROCH Ventures, founders of Waze, Travelperk Flixbus and more.
Product Description: WeSki is your one-stop-shop platform for unforgettable ski holidays. With 7 years of industry expertise, we curate accommodations, flights, shuttles, cars, equipment, lift passes and ski instructors from 300+ suppliers. Our proprietary dynamic packaging engine can create endless personalized trip options in real-time and allows to easy planning, comparison, and booking in a few clicks. Manage all trip components online and find the convenience and personalization you’ve never experienced before!
Business Model: WeSki operates on a commission-based business model. We have over 300 connected partners that are giving us a commission on their products: Hotels, Vacation rentals, Chalets, Transfers, Ski lift pass, etc..
Competitors: Traditional tour operators selling pre-bundled ski packages. They offer limited choices and dates, lack personalization, and tend to be overpriced.
Competitive Edge: At WeSki, our competitive edge lies in our friendly interface, delivering an advanced user experience. We offer a one-stop-shop platform with unlimited package options, enabling fully customizable ski trips. With a deep variety of supply partners, we curate the best choices for our customers. Our competitive prices drive high-value packages, ensuri
Market Opportunity: Ski holidays represent a huge market opportunity, with the global market size at $80B. Over 130 million skiers worldwide spend an average of $1500 on their ski trips, with 75% skiing annually. However, booking remains problematic. DIY bundling is complex and time-consuming, lacking a single point of support. Traditional tour operators offer limited choices, lack personalization, and are often overpriced. Skiers and snowboarders lack a simple way to find their ideal personalized ski holiday
Early Customers: With over 35,000 customers from the UK and Europe, our customers are groups of friends, families, and couples.
