eDreams ODIGEO Reviews

Pros

great people and many nice projects. very good benefits

Cons

could be a little bit more competitive within the market

Pros

Good atmosphere and very talented people

Cons

There should be more flexibility on working hours / coditions

Pros

Felt like a start up company.

Cons

All the best people left, the others made redundant. Career changes difficult. Lack of coherent strategy, general confusion. Almost all projects closed and transferred to the low-cost Barcelona Office.

Pros

You are very independent, with your boss often in another country. There is lots of opportunity, as things are generally quite inefficient. Occasional travel to Barcelona which is great. Work hours are pretty much 9-5. They often promote from within the organisation

Cons

It's poorly resourced and infrastructure isn't great (although improving), so you get caught up in operational activities often. No real training offered. Management can be quite poor in areas, although there are some great managers. Generally everything is a bit frantic, with little planning. Sometimes the only way to get promoted is by being in Barcelona.

Advice to Management

Invest more in your staff.

Pros

People are lovely, it's in a great part of London and working for an OTA can be great experience

Cons

Everything is dictated by HQ in Barcelona - this is a market that is behind the UK so frustrating being told to implement ideas that you know cannot work in this market, refusal to invest in marketing in the UK means that you're unable to undertake any real activity that can drive brand awareness and market share, senior management do not listen to advice of experienced colleagues - why hire people if you are never going...

Advice to Management

- Understand that what works in BCN, Barcelona, will not work in more developed markets like the UK - Be willing to put your hand in your pockets and appreciate the concept of ROI - Listen to the people that you hire - of course sometimes execs have to do what they feel is best but to always ignore staff advice makes no sense - Improve customer service. One can spend all the money in the work working on brilliant...

Pros

The sector is very dynamic and the company's brands are very popular which makes the work much easier (Sales).

Cons

The company doesn't have any company culture and this is reflected to the employees.

Advice to Management

A more human approach sometimes helps.

Pros

* London location * Views of the Thames * Water fountain and free tea and coffee * Staff at junior level are very friendly * Head office in Barcelona * High Profile company - well know in the travel industry * 9 - 5.30 working environment * Public company - recent IPO in Madrid * Multicultural office

Cons

* No long term strategic goals * Limited communication on company performance * High staff turnover - so many bright experienced employees have left the company * Internal processing systems are very old * Working on projects which will ultimately mean your job will be at risk * Decisions are made for a quick win for the current owner * Local Markets are dictated to by HQ * Staff are very stressed- no support...

Advice to Management

Provide staff training and benefits and buy more fruit so there is enough for everyone in office

Pros

The people are lovely, I've met some great people here. The office is in a nice location by the river in West London, away from busy Central London. A global company that's looking to/is expanding into other countries around the world - great growth opportunities. A chance to travel to other offices in Europe for work. Great relationships with airlines and tourism boards in all markets, with room for development and growth...

Cons

Lack of support from company management - it'd be great if there were career development opportunities and training, but sadly there are not since management do not ask staff what they need/would like to help their career within the company. No communication between departments - it would be nice to know what other areas of the business are up to once in a while! No trust from head office in BCN - they think what works...

Advice to Management

Ask staff in the UK what they needed to do their jobs better and more efficiently instead of making decisions without consulting first. When you ask staff what they need, listen and act on it. If you can't act on it, explain why. Communication is key to keep staff happy in the UK office.