NEW YORK, July 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Travelzoo® (NASDAQ:TZOO):

• Revenue of $28.1 million, up 6% year-over-year
• Operating profit of $1.1 million
• Cash flow from operations of $601,000
• Earnings per share (EPS) of $0.04

Travelzoo, a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for members, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018, with revenue of $28.1 million and operating profit of $1.1 million. In nominal terms, revenue increased by 6% year-over-year. In constant currencies, revenue increased by 4% year-over-year. Net income was $477,000, with EPS from continuing operations of $0.04, down from $0.05 in the prior-year period.

"Given the topline growth in all regions, we decided in Q2 to invest more in marketing which we believe will lead to long-term business growth," said Dr. Holger Bartel. "With the travel and tourism industry worldwide showing steady growth, we like to leverage Travelzoo's global reach and trusted brand to improve earnings in future periods."

Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific business segment revenue increased 6% year-over-year to $2.1 million. In constant currencies, revenue increased 2% year-over-year. Operating loss for the second quarter was $1.5 million, compared to an operating loss of $1.2 million in the prior-year period. The increase in operating loss was primarily driven by higher investment in marketing.

Europe
Europe business segment revenue increased 8% year-over-year to $8.5 million. In constant currencies, revenue increased 1% year-over-year. Operating profit for the second quarter was $441,000, or 5% of revenue, compared to an operating profit of $268,000, or 3% of revenue in the prior-year period.

North America
North America business segment revenue increased 6% year-over-year to $17.5 million. Operating profit for the second quarter was $2.1 million, or 12% of revenue, compared to an operating profit of $2.3 million, or 14% of revenue in the prior-year period.

Members
As of June 30, 2018, Travelzoo had a worldwide unduplicated number of members of 29.8 million. In Asia Pacific, unduplicated number of members was 3.6 million as of June 30, 2018, consistent with June 30, 2017. In Europe, unduplicated number of members was 8.7 million as of June 30, 2018, up 4% from June 30, 2017. In North America, unduplicated number of members was 17.6 million as of June 30, 2018, up 1% from June 30, 2017.

Income Taxes
Income tax expense was $631,000, compared to a $771,000 income tax expense in the prior-year period. The effective income tax rate from continuing operations was 57%, compared to 55% for the prior-year period.

Asset Management
During the second quarter of 2018, Travelzoo generated $601,000 of cash from operating activities. Accounts receivable decreased by $67,000 over the prior-year period to $12.5 million. Accounts payable increased by $57,000 over the prior-year period to $14.3 million. Cash used in investing activities was $3.5 million, up from $186,000 in the prior-year period. Most of this cash was used for an equity investment in WeekenGO which we believe will lead to business growth. As of June 30, 2018, cash and cash equivalents were $19.4 million.

Conference Call
Travelzoo will host a conference call to discuss second quarter results today at 11:00 a.m. ET. Please visit http://ir.travelzoo.com/events-presentations to

• download the management presentation (PDF format) to be discussed in the conference call;
• access the webcast.

About Travelzoo
Travelzoo® provides our 28 million members insider deals and one-of-a-kind experiences personally reviewed by one of our deal experts around the globe. With more than 25 offices worldwide, we have our finger on the pulse of outstanding travel, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences. For over 15 years we have worked in partnership with more than 2,000 top travel suppliers—our long-standing relationships give Travelzoo members access to the very best deals.

Certain statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions, markets in which we participate and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts. When used in this press release, the words “expect”, “predict”, “project”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “seek” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including changes in our plans, objectives, expectations, prospects and intentions and other factors discussed in our filings with the SEC. We cannot guarantee any future levels of activity, performance or achievements. Travelzoo undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

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