Blog: Inside GetYourGuide

See how targeted schema changes and smarter data access enabled GetYourGuide to scale reviews at 4x the traffic — driving performance, lowering costs, and creating a better traveler experience.

faster-review-pages-at-scale-how-we-cut-database-costs-and-increased-performance-for-millions-of-travelers

engineering; data; infrastructure; travel-technology

Discover how GetYourGuide’s Automerge AI shifted thousands of hours from manual merges to platform improvements, slashing backlog and empowering engineers to focus on what matters most.

from-backlog-to-autopilot-our-ai-workflow-that-merges-5-000-pull-requests-a-month

engineering; developer-tools; engineering-practices

See why former Google and Lyft leader Rob Rekrutiak joined GetYourGuide as CPO—sharing lessons on building global marketplaces, scaling impact, and creating an industry-defining travel product.

from-google-to-getyourguide-rob-rekrutiak-on-his-new-role-as-cpo

product; product-management-2; tech-leadership; culture

See how GetYourGuide built an AI agent to debug Spark jobs—capturing expert reasoning, automating root cause analysis, and empowering any engineer to optimize distributed data pipelines.

democratizing-spark-expertise-how-we-built-an-ai-agent-to-debug-distributed-jobs

engineering; data-engineering-2; generative-ai

Learn how AI is reshaping the data analyst role at GetYourGuide—from automating technical tasks to elevating business ownership, context, and accountability in analytics.

how-data-analytics-has-shifted-with-the-rise-of-ai-your-future-is-about-ownership-not-output

data-analytics; ai-in-data-analysis; data

Learn the fast, repeatable workflow GetYourGuide used to scale LLM content for activity guides, from real data sampling to eval-based testing and seamless Airflow orchestration.

from-scattered-data-to-consistent-copy-how-we-built-llm-evals-in-three-days

travel-technology; engineering; engineering-practices; software-development; generative-ai

Staff Product Designer Luana Moura shares why she moved from senior UX management back to an IC role—and how curiosity, AI, and purpose reshaped her career.

how-curiosity-and-purpose-changed-my-career-direction

career-journey; product-design; leadership

Uncover the key skills, traits, and strategies you need to succeed in a data analyst interview at GetYourGuide, from business acumen to technical depth and great communication.

how-to-nail-your-data-analyst-interview

data-analytics; hiring-tips; recruitment

Follow one data analyst’s journey returning to GetYourGuide after parental leave—navigating rapid AI changes, finding community with fellow parents, and picking up practical tips for rebuilding skills and confidence.

returning-from-parental-leave-during-the-ai-shift-how-i-rebuilt-my-confidence-fast

generative-ai; data-analytics; personal-growth; career-advice

Learn how GetYourGuide slashed blank-screen time by 450ms with streaming server-side rendering. Unpack the methods that led to faster pages and higher conversions for travelers worldwide.

optimizing-ssr-performance-how-we-cut-blank-screen-time-with-progressive-rendering

travel-technology; tech-industry-tips; software-development

Step inside GetYourGuide’s biggest Summit Week yet—where our global teams gathered in Berlin to celebrate, collaborate, and embrace the power of human connection and AI innovation. See how in-person moments and bold ideas are shaping the future of travel experiences.

getyourguide-summit-week-how-we-took-our-biggest-annual-event-to-the-next-level-in-2026

team-culture; news; events

See how GetYourGuide rebuilt its microservices architecture—moving from a distributed monolith to clear, reliable service boundaries. Find out which decisions and strategies now help us deliver features faster and with greater confidence.

from-distributed-monolith-to-clear-boundaries-redesigning-microservices-at-getyourguide

travel-technology; microservices; engineering

Uncover how mentorship at GetYourGuide empowers engineers to build confidence, develop new skills, and launch real projects—from dream-reading apps to full-stack expertise. Learn how our mentoring program turns curiosity into capability, with practical advice for mentors and mentees alike.

mentoring-at-getyourguide-how-our-engineers-build-confidence-skills-and-dream-reading-apps

tech-industry-tips; personal-growth; engineering-practices

Discover the easy-to-use AI guardrails empowering Junior Engineers at GetYourGuide. Learn practical habits to use AI as a learning tool—sharpen judgment, build fundamental skills, and accelerate growth without sacrificing understanding.

achieving-real-growth-in-the-age-of-ai-easy-to-use-guardrails-junior-engineers-live-by-at-getyourguide

generative-ai; engineering; engineering-practices

Get hired with 40 actionable career tips from the GetYourGuide hiring team—optimize your CV, LinkedIn and portfolio, beat the ATS, and ace interviews with STAR.

how-to-land-your-dream-job-40-easy-actionable-tips-from-the-hiring-team-at-getyourguide

careers; hiring-tips; talent-acquisition; recruitment; interview-tips

Learn how GetYourGuide's new VP of Data tackles AI challenges in travel. Tristan Cossio shares his vision for human-centric AI, overcoming data sparsity in personalization, leveraging experimentation frameworks, and building data teams that drive business impact through technical excellence.

customer-first-experiment-led-how-tristan-cossio-vp-of-data-thinks-about-data-and-ai-at-getyourguide

data; data-analytics; data-engineering; ai-in-data-analysis; ai-in-tourism

See how GetYourGuide’s tech teams in Berlin and Zurich came together for AI Week—a hands-on event packed with workshops, demos, and cross-functional teamwork. Explore insider stories, winning projects, and takeaways as we embrace our AI-first journey.

ai-week-at-getyourguide-what-happened-when-we-paused-everything-to-go-all-in-on-ai

tech-leadership; culture; personal-growth

Power Search at GetYourGuide with the four pillars of “good” search—recall, precision, business value, and intuition. Learn how we improve search suggestions for 200K+ experiences using AI synonyms, typo tolerance (fuzzy matching), and smarter ranking to deliver relevant, intuitive results that drive discovery and conversions.

powering-traveler-curiosity-the-four-pillars-of-good-search-at-getyourguide

search; information-retrieval; query-understanding; opensearch; apache-lucene

Explore how GetYourGuide empowers engineers to drive their own growth, tackle real-world challenges, and innovate across disciplines. Staff Engineer Patrick Boos shares insights on our supportive culture, flexible role scope, and collaborative spirit in Zurich.

from-senior-to-staff-engineer-at-getyourguide-an-interview-with-patrick-boos-about-growing-an-impactful-tech-career-in-zurich

tech-industry-tips; career-advice; travel-careers; engineering

Discover how GetYourGuide integrates Apache Airflow with dbt using Astronomer Cosmos to automate and optimize data workflows. Learn technical solutions for managing dbt interconnectivity across Airflow DAGs, maintaining Delta Lake tables, and streamlining cross-domain dependencies in a modern data platform.

airflow-dbt-leveraging-astronomer-cosmos-at-getyourguide

airflow; dbt; apache-airflow-integration; data-engineering

Discover how GetYourGuide’s tech team is driving innovation—presenting at international conferences, publishing impactful research, and sharing expertise on leading podcasts. Explore 2025’s highlights and see how our experts are shaping the future of travel technology.

the-getyourguide-tech-team-in-the-spotlight

technical-presentations; travel-technology; data; engineering

Explore real career growth stories at GetYourGuide from the 2025 season of the ‘Behind The Journey’ podcast. Hear firsthand how our team members embrace change, drive innovation, and lead with empathy in the travel industry. Get practical advice, inspiring journeys, and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes working at GetYourGuide unique.

a-year-of-career-growth-at-getyourguide-stories-from-the-behind-the-journey-podcast-in-2025

team-culture; culture; personal-development; working-at-getyourguide

Learn how GetYourGuide transformed activity ranking with deep learning. Follow our six-month journey from tree-based models to transformer architectures, including technical challenges, A/B testing strategies, and lessons learned while ranking 150,000+ travel experiences for millions of users.

from-trees-to-transformers-adopting-deep-learning-for-activity-ranking

data-engineering; machine-learning

Discover how GetYourGuide leverages AI-powered image ranking to boost traveler trust and engagement. Learn how data-driven models assess aesthetics, quality, and relevance to display high-impact visuals, enhance user experience, and drive bookings across our global travel marketplace.

the-good-the-bad-and-the-blurry-replacing-intuition-with-data-in-visual-selection-at-getyourguide-2

ai-in-data-analysis; image-ranking; quality-assessment; machine-learning

Learn how GetYourGuide solves A/B testing challenges in ranking systems using clustered standard errors. Discover why unit of randomization vs. analysis matters, how to avoid false positives, and implement statistically sound experiments at scale with PySpark for accurate data-driven decisions.

getyourguides-approach-to-a-b-testing-for-ranking-metrics-implementing-clustered-standard-errors

data; a-b-testing; data-analytics

Learn how our team built an automated system for surfacing hidden gems and niche activities, driving better discoverability, customer satisfaction, and business growth. Explore our innovative approach, the challenges we faced when running LLMs in production and how we overcame them.

from-grape-stomping-to-gorilla-trekking-ai-driven-discovery-of-novel-interests-at-getyourguide

technical-presentations; data-analytics

Explore how GetYourGuide developed and scaled a custom marketing experimentation tool to drive smarter ad spend and data-driven decisions. Learn about our journey from prototype to a robust, self-service platform, the challenges we overcame, and the lessons that can help your team build impactful analytics solutions.

from-prototype-to-powerhouse-how-we-developed-and-scaled-marketing-experimentation-tooling-at-getyourguide

marketing; a-b-testing; product-development; analytics

Get an inside look at life as a Data Analyst at GetYourGuide. Learn how our team works, grows, and makes an impact every day. Discover our culture, daily tasks, and what makes data analytics at GetYourGuide unique.

a-day-in-the-life-whats-it-like-to-be-a-data-analyst-at-getyourguide

data-analytics; team-culture

Discover what it’s really like to relocate to Zurich. From navigating visas and finding housing to embracing Zurich’s unique culture and vibrant expat community, this guide shares firsthand experiences, practical tips, and essential resources for anyone planning a move to Switzerland’s dynamic city.

relocating-to-zurich-my-experience-moving-from-germany-and-essential-tips-for-newcomers

relocation; tech-industry-tips

Meet the GetYourGuide Thailand team in Bangkok and discover how they’re driving growth across Asia. Learn about their unique journeys, vibrant team culture, and passion for connecting travelers with unforgettable experiences. Explore career opportunities and what makes working at GetYourGuide Bangkok truly special.

growth-through-global-reach-an-interview-with-the-getyourguide-thailand-team

team-culture; bangkok-office; travel-careers; employee-stories

Discover how Data Analysts at GetYourGuide use AI to transform customer feedback into actionable insights, helping designers create engaging, informative multi-day tour pages. Learn how AI-driven analysis streamlines understanding of customer needs, enhances collaboration, and sets new standards for customer-centric travel content.

from-ai-to-adventure-transforming-multi-day-tours-with-data-driven-insights

data-analytics; customer-insights; product-design; content-optimisation

Discover how Benedikt Berlemann, VP of Sales and Supply at GetYourGuide, is shaping the future of travel experiences. Learn about our curated marketplace, supplier-focused innovations, and bold vision for redefining global travel in 2025.

shaping-the-future-of-travel-experiences-a-conversation-with-vp-of-sales-and-supply-benedikt-berlemann

sales-2; sales-team-development; supplier-portal-usability; leadership

Discover how GetYourGuide tackles the “cold start” problem in marketplaces with a Bayesian approach. Learn how intelligent modeling helps balance risk, personalize recommendations, and unlock the potential of new travel activities worldwide.

from-zero-to-hero-getyourguides-intelligent-approach-to-new-activities

bayesian-modelling; cold-start-problem; marketplace-optimisation; data-driven-strategy; data-analytics

Discover how GetYourGuide empowers employees through its Personal Growth Budget program. Follow three inspiring success stories of career transformation, from a Customer Service Agent becoming a Data Engineer to leadership development in Marketing. Learn how this annual learning allowance enables skill-building, career transitions, and professional development at one of travel tech's most innovative companies.

investing-in-growth-how-getyourguide-employees-make-the-most-of-their-annual-growth-budget

culture; career-journey; personal-growth

Learn how GetYourGuide used the Chain of Responsibility design pattern to refactor activity card badges for improved scalability, flexibility and experiment support, making badge logic easier to maintain, extend and clean up.

design-patterns-in-action-refactoring-activity-card-badges-for-scalability-and-flexibility

developer-tools; engineering; debugging

Explore how GetYourGuide transformed their data workflows by integrating dbt with Databricks, Airflow, and Monte Carlo. Learn about migrating from custom Spark jobs, optimizing CI/CD, automating documentation with AI, and orchestrating dbt models using Astronomer Cosmos.

transforming-data-workflows-dbt-implementation-at-getyourguide

data-engineering-2; databricks; dbt; data-analytics

Discover how permutation testing helped us overcome the limitations of traditional Z-tests in real-world A/B experiments—and how we built internal tools to scale its use for measuring Gen-AI impact on both creators and travelers at GetYourGuide.

beyond-parametric-tests-the-power-of-permutation-testing

data-analytics; ai-in-data-analysis; a-b-testing

Discover how I advanced from Associate to Senior Product Manager at GetYourGuide by embracing feedback, adaptability, and a growth mindset. Learn practical tips on leveraging team support, acting on feedback, and prioritizing personal development for career growth.

choosing-growth-over-comfort-my-speedy-journey-from-associate-to-senior-product-manager

career-journey; personal-development; product-management-2

Discover effective strategies for debugging JVM OutOfMemoryErrors with our comprehensive step-by-step guide. Learn to identify common causes such as heap space exhaustion, memory leaks, and excessive object retention. Master techniques for monitoring application logs, analyzing JVM metrics, and performing heap dump analysis. Optimize your JVM configuration and leverage tools like VisualVM and Eclipse MAT for memory analysis. Enhance your application's stability by implementing proactive memory profiling with Datadog. Prevent future issues and minimize downtime by understanding JVM memory usage patterns and optimizing garbage collection settings.

debugging-jvm-outofmemoryerrors-a-step-by-step-guide

java; jvm; debugging

Discover how GetYourGuide is revolutionizing the travel experience marketplace with Generative AI! Dive into the dual impact of AI on suppliers and consumers, enhancing activity creation efficiency and content quality. Learn from our journey of integrating AI into product features, overcoming challenges, and achieving success with a unique experimentation framework. Uncover insights on how AI-assisted onboarding boosts completion rates and activity performance, supported by collaborative communication and data-driven strategies. Join us in transforming the experience industry with cutting-edge technology and innovation.

revolutionizing-the-experience-marketplace-the-dual-impact-of-generative-ai-on-suppliers-and-consumers

generative-ai; travel-technology; product-development; user-experience

Discover the transformative journey of Amber Cartwright, GetYourGuide's new VP of User Experience. Learn about her innovative leadership at Airbnb and Netflix, her passion for storytelling and craftsmanship, and how she plans to enhance GetYourGuide's UX strategy. Explore Amber's vision for fostering meaningful connections through travel experiences and her love for Berlin's progressive culture. Dive into her inspiring goals for the future of travel and design.

introducing-a-transformational-ux-leader-an-interview-with-getyourguides-vp-of-ux-amber-cartwright

ux-design; product-design; tech-leadership

Explore GetYourGuide's strategic journey in migrating its SupplierPortal from Vue2 to Vue3 using the Nuxt framework and iFrames. This comprehensive guide details the challenges and solutions in transitioning to a modern tech stack, featuring Pinia for state management and PrimeVue components. Learn how the team tackled tech debt, ensured seamless user experiences, and maintained system stability while introducing microfrontend architecture. Discover key insights into managing complex software migrations with minimal disruptions, enhancing collaboration, and optimizing frontend development processes.

our-journey-to-a-streamlined-supplier-portal-navigating-the-nuxt3-migration-with-iframes

vue3-migration; nuxt-framework; supplierportal-development

Discover how GetYourGuide successfully migrated its data infrastructure from Snowflake to Databricks, achieving a 20% reduction in operational costs. In our latest blog post, explore the engineering journey of unifying our data warehouse, enhancing business intelligence capabilities, and optimizing SQL queries. Learn about the step-by-step process of conducting a proof-of-concept, implementing an incremental rollout plan, and overcoming challenges in SQL syntax adjustments. Gain insights into the benefits of centralizing data processing, improving query performance, and leveraging Databricks features for a streamlined and cost-effective data environment.

from-snowflake-to-databricks-our-cost-effective-journey-to-a-unified-data-warehouse

data-engineering-2; data-migration; business-intelligence

Discover how innovation and technology are shaping travel experiences in our latest blog, featuring an interview with GetYourGuide UX Director Shannyn Timrott. Inspired by her insights from the FutureTravel Summit in Barcelona, Shannyn shares how GetYourGuide leverages cutting-edge tech to enhance authenticity and sustainability in travel. Learn about the latest trends, from AI-powered tools that streamline tour creation to predictive analytics that optimize booking decisions. Explore how GetYourGuide partners with local communities to foster responsible tourism and create unforgettable, passion-driven experiences. Dive into the future of travel tech and discover how GetYourGuide is redefining the industry.

how-are-innovation-and-technology-driving-travel-experiences-an-interview-with-getyourguide-ux-director-shannyn-timrott

travel-innovation; ux-design; ai-in-tourism

Enhance your technical presentations with expert tips from Mandy Nijssen, a full-stack engineer at GetYourGuide with a background in speech therapy and audiology. In our latest blog post, discover practical techniques to improve your delivery, such as understanding vocal cords, mastering microphone techniques, and practicing effective breathing exercises. Learn how to project confidence and clarity by controlling pitch, volume, and posture. Dive into step-by-step guides for vocal warm-ups, deep breathing exercises, and posture adjustments to make your presentations more engaging and impactful.

speak-like-a-pro-enhance-the-delivery-of-your-technical-presentations

technical-presentations; voice-training; communication

Explore how GetYourGuide's data engineering team leverages dbt and Databricks job clusters to optimize data pipelines in our latest blog post. Discover the step-by-step guide by Giovanni Corsetti and Shaurya Sood, detailing the integration of dbt with Databricks for cost-effective and resource-efficient solutions. Learn about the challenges, innovative workarounds, and the ultimate shift to a serverless warehouse for a smoother developer experience. Dive into the technical insights and practical benefits of using Docker images and the Databricks job run API to enhance your data transformation processes.

dbt-databricks-using-job-clusters-for-data-pipelines

data; engineering; databricks

Discover how GetYourGuide's employee referral program drives success in our latest blog post. Learn why referrals are essential in shaping our vibrant workplace culture, leading to higher retention rates and a collaborative environment. Explore inspiring stories from Sweta & Tanya and Benedict & Joseph, showcasing how personal connections enhance the onboarding experience and foster a sense of community. Understand how our referral incentives create a motivated team dedicated to our mission of revolutionizing the travel industry. Dive into the benefits of employee referrals and see how they contribute to building a dynamic and inclusive company culture at GetYourGuide.

unlocking-the-power-of-referrals-how-employee-recommendations-drive-success-at-getyourguide

employee-referrals; culture; working-at-getyourguide

Discover how GetYourGuide revolutionized its search functionality by introducing a modern hybrid search system. Join our engineering experts, Alexander Butenko, Ansgar Gruene, Dharin Shah, and Ryan Sequeira, as they share insights on transitioning from a traditional lexical search to a cutting-edge hybrid search. Learn about the implementation of a multilingual model and optimization strategies that enhanced search accuracy and user experience.

from-text-to-context-how-we-introduced-a-modern-hybrid-search-at-getyourguide

semantic-search; engineering; search-optimization

Explore how GetYourGuide enhances supplier activities with external review ratings for faster activation and improved content appeal. Join our senior software engineer, Josnei Olszewski, now project tech lead, as they share insights on leading this innovative project. Learn about the structured feature development process, from idea triage to backend challenges and collaborative efforts across multiple teams. Understand the importance of organization, communication, and iterative improvements in delivering impactful features. Dive into the step-by-step guide on planning, organizing, following up, releasing, and post-release checks to ensure success.

how-getyourguide-develops-and-releases-new-features-a-step-by-step-guide

engineering; project; lead; how-to

Discover how GetYourGuide’s Employee Representation Group (ERG) fosters growth and inclusivity. In this interview, Liz Thamm, a Learning Excellence Specialist, shares her journey with the ERG, highlighting the professional development, leadership skills, and diverse perspectives gained. Learn how the ERG supports employee representation, drives equity initiatives, and impacts company culture by promoting open dialogue and collaboration. Explore the benefits of stepping out of your comfort zone and the importance of personal and professional growth within GetYourGuide.

choosing-growth-over-comfort-an-insight-into-the-employee-representation-group-at-getyourguide

employee-representation-group; personal-growth; inclusivity

Learn about our innovative App Release Monitoring (ARM) system that ensures the health and stability of our iOS and Android app releases. Explore how ARM automates tasks, saving engineering time, and accelerates our release cycle from 7 days to just 3.

how-we-automate-the-app-release-monitoring-at-getyourguide

app-release-automation; knowledge-sharing; engineering

Discover the essential machine learning best practices at GetYourGuide. Learn how we manage and optimize our ML projects using tools like Databricks, Mlflow, and Arize. Explore our innovative scorecard system to ensure quality and efficiency in data science engineering. Perfect for data professionals seeking to enhance their ML workflows.

machine-learning-best-practices-at-getyourguide

machine-learning; software-development; continuous-integration

Explore the heart of product management at GetYourGuide in our latest blog post featuring insights from Sarvesh Regmi, Director of Product Management. Discover how Sarvesh and his team connect customer needs, business objectives, and technical solutions to transform the travel experience industry. From crafting product visions to executing strategic initiatives, Sarvesh discusses the collaborative culture, essential responsibilities, and methodologies that fuel success at GetYourGuide. Whether you're an aspiring product manager or an experienced professional, this post provides valuable advice and inspiration for creating unforgettable travel experiences. Dive in now to learn about the future of travel with GetYourGuide.

building-bridges-not-islands-sarvesh-regmi-on-product-management-at-getyourguide

product-management; customer-experience; career-advice

Dive into the fascinating career of Anna Smolina, the Director of Data Analytics at GetYourGuide. From her early aspirations in art and teaching to her pivotal role in tech and data analytics, Anna shares her experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Learn about her leadership style, the hurdles she overcame as a woman in tech, and her invaluable advice for women entering the industry. Explore how Anna's unique blend of business acumen and technical expertise drives innovation and success at GetYourGuide.

my-journey-into-tech-leadership-an-interview-with-anna-smolina

tech-leadership; data-analytics; career-journey

Learn how to implement app-specific language changes in Android, regardless of the OS language, and explore the new LocaleManager API introduced in Android 13. Understand the challenges and solutions for dynamic language resource installation and synchronization, ensuring a seamless multilingual user experience.

app-language-change-in-android-a-study-in-problem-solving

android; app-language-change; android-localization

Discover the journey of GetYourGuide's API migration from a monolithic architecture to microservices. Learn about the challenges faced, innovative solutions developed, and key learnings from this transformation to enhance performance, scalability, and maintainability. Ideal for software engineers and tech enthusiasts looking to understand the intricacies of modern API infrastructure.

final-steps-and-key-learnings-from-our-public-api-migration

microservices; engineering; infrastructure

Discover the transformative power of empathy in UX design with Lisa Morellini, Senior Product Designer at GetYourGuide. In this insightful blog, Lisa shares her journey from Perth to Berlin, blending her love for travel with her passion for design. Explore practical tips on self-reflection, building connections, and leveraging real experiences to inform design decisions. Dive into this comprehensive guide and uncover how empathy can enhance creativity and innovation in product design at GetYourGuide.

designing-with-empathy-how-senior-product-designer-lisa-morellini-gets-into-the-users-shoes

ux-design; product-design; user-experience

Uncover the benefits of GetYourGuide's referral program in our insightful blog post. This comprehensive overview highlights how employee referrals not only provide financial rewards but also create a cohesive and collaborative work environment. Discover success stories from Marcello & Cliff, Martin & Morena, and Adri & Anna, and see how referrals lead to smoother transitions for new hires and a more inclusive company culture. Learn how personal connections can transform the workplace, drive innovation, and build a vibrant community at GetYourGuide.

work-with-what-works-referral-stories-at-getyourguide

employee-referrals; culture; working-at-getyourguide

Discover how GetYourGuide's innovative Team Rotation Program can transform your engineering career. This insightful blog post reveals the benefits of stepping out of your comfort zone, learning new tech stacks, and enhancing team collaboration. Learn from real experiences about setting goals, preparing for rotations, and overcoming challenges. Uncover tips on maximizing your rotation experience, sharing knowledge, and building stronger social connections within your company. Dive into this comprehensive guide to understand how team rotation can lead to personal growth and improved product quality.

get-out-of-your-box-use-team-rotation-for-a-fresh-perspective-and-grow-your-skillset

knowledge-sharing; engineering-practices; cross-functional-collaboration

Uncover GetYourGuide's revolutionary journey from manual biweekly releases to fully automated weekly app deployments. This in-depth blog post by our Senior Mobile Engineer, Marjana Karzek, reveals key strategies for implementing robust automated testing, optimizing CI pipelines, and streamlining release automation. Learn how to reduce feature rollout time by 57%, enhance release reliability, and empower your mobile development team with cutting-edge tools and practices.

android-release-automation---our-journey-to-fully-automated-weekly-releases

android; engineering; developer-tools; how-to

Dive into GetYourGuide's innovative journey of transforming their tech team into versatile full-stack developers. This comprehensive blog post by Software Engineer Mazen Sadek reveals essential insights for navigating the transition from specialized roles to a more adaptable approach. Learn how to leverage team resources, embrace vulnerability, and maintain a holistic view of projects.

full-stack-adventure-navigating-the-transition-path

engineering; developer-tools; how-to

Explore GetYourGuide’s journey in implementing GraphQL Federation Architecture to streamline their API layer and simplify UI integration. This blog post delves into the evolution of their system architecture from a monolithic structure to a service-oriented approach utilizing GraphQL. Learn how the engineering team tackled challenges in migrating from a separate subgraph layer to integrating GraphQL directly into domain services using DGS (Netflix’s GraphQL Spring Boot).

graphql-federation-architecture-at-getyourguide

engineering; developer-tools; infrastructure

Meet Gaurav Agarwal, GetYourGuide's new CTO. In this insightful blog post, discover Gaurav's journey from Meta and Netflix to spearheading innovation in the travel experiences sector. Learn about his vision for data-driven personalization, enhancing customer journeys, and the exciting tech challenges ahead as GetYourGuide continues to shape the future of global travel experiences.

from-silicon-valley-to-getyourguide---welcoming-our-new-cto

engineering; news; working-at-getyourguide

Discover how GetYourGuide’s engineering team successfully transitioned from specialized roles to a versatile, collaborative approach in their latest project. This blog post explores the journey of migrating a core legacy PHP codebase to Java, tackling frontend challenges with Vue.js, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptability. Learn about the strategies employed, such as mob programming, pair programming, and knowledge-sharing sessions, which enabled the team to overcome obstacles and enhance their skills across various domains. Dive into the technical details, collaborative techniques, and the impactful outcomes of this transformative project.

collaboration-driven-development

engineering; developer-tools; how-to

Discover how GetYourGuide boosted app performance by over 20% using Baseline Profile technology. This blog post delves into the successful integration of Baseline Profiles to enhance app startup times and runtime performance, significantly reducing frozen frames and improving user experience. Learn about the technical strategies employed, such as ahead-of-time compilation and optimized dex files, and how these were implemented without the need for extensive code refactoring.

boosting-app-performance-with-baseline-profile-at-getyourguide

android; engineering

GetYourGuide’s Summit Week ’24 brought together the entire global team for an unforgettable week of inspiration, collaboration, and celebration in Berlin. Highlights included insightful talks from industry leaders, engaging panel discussions with partners and customers, unveiling new Guiding Principles, and interactive workshops focused on communication, innovation, and leadership.

discover-connect-celebrate-inside-getyourguides-summit-week

culture; events; working-at-getyourguide

Discover the Guiding Principles steering GetYourGuide’s journey as a category-defining leader in travel experiences. Learn about our humble beginnings, our mission to connect travelers with unforgettable adventures, and the principles shaping our culture and future growth. Explore opportunities to join our team and be a co-creator of our success.

the-guiding-principles-steering-getyourguide-forward

culture; news; working-at-getyourguide

Discover how GetYourGuide successfully migrated millions of data objects between microservices without downtime. Our engineering team shares their strategy for seamless online migrations, including dual writing, incremental updates, and extensive monitoring. Learn best practices for executing large-scale migrations while maintaining data consistency and minimizing impact on customer experience.

boxoffice-migration

engineering; how-to; data; infrastructure

Explore GetYourGuide’s advanced AI ranking system with our expert team’s detailed blog. Discover how we utilize machine learning for real-time personalization, handle complex feature engineering with Tecton, and ensure model performance with Arize’s observability tools to enhance travel discovery for millions of users.

powering-millions-of-real-time-rankings-with-production-ai

engineering; machine-learning; working-at-getyourguide

Maximize the performance of your Android app with Part 2 of our Compose Performance series, focusing on the Compose Compiler Metrics Plugin. Discover how to generate insightful reports, understand stability concepts like immutable and mutable objects, and tackle common performance issues. This blog by Sagar Khurana, Android Engineer at GetYourGuide, provides practical solutions and best practices for optimizing your Jetpack Compose app’s performance. Ideal for developers aiming to build fast and efficient applications.

mastering-jetpack-compose-performance-part-2

android; how-to

Discover the compelling journey of Will Gluckin, as he narrates his experience of leaving and returning to GetYourGuide, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships and growth potential. Read about his initial role, tackling communication challenges during COVID, his ultimate “boomerang” back to the company as Head of Global Communications, and his valuable tips for fellow returnees.

getyourguide-there-and-back-again

culture; personal-growth; working-at-getyourguide

Join GetYourGuide's Talent Acquisition journey and discover how our collaborative team unearths top talent through innovation and empathy. See how our talent channel partners, recruiters, coordinators, and employer branding specialists contribute to a seamless candidate experience and a powerful employer brand.

talent-acquisition-at-getyourguide-how-were-building-high-performance-teams-in-berlin-and-beyond

recruiting-101; culture; working-at-getyourguide

Dive into the advanced theory behind GetYourGuide's Basemath, an innovative approach to A/B testing using random walks. Explore the mathematical foundation that ensures accuracy while adhering to error constraints, and learn about the transition from continuous to discrete experiment evaluation. Discover the role of the spending function in decision-making, enhancing your understanding of sequential testing methodologies.

basemath--getyourguides-way-of-sequential-testing-part-ii-the-theory

engineering; data; machine-learning

Learn how GetYourGuide accelerated A/B testing for feature development by building the open-source solution—Basemath. Discover the methodology, input requirements, and how to implement this sequential testing approach.

basemath-getyourguides-way-of-sequential-testing-part-i--the-application

data; engineering; machine-learning

Discover how GetYourGuide revolutionized its search functionality by transitioning from a Kafka Streams-based system to a PostgreSQL + Kafka architecture, enhancing scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Learn about the impact of this shift on GetYourGuide's ability to support global expansion and deliver a more robust search experience.

how-we-leverage-postgres-for-our-search-data-processing-pipeline-at-getyourguide

engineering; how-to; infrastructure

Discover how GetYourGuide transformed its app release process from a cumbersome biweekly schedule to smooth, weekly releases. This article delves into an 18-month journey of automating tests, streamlining roles, and significantly reducing release times for both iOS and Android apps. Learn from our journey towards efficiency and continuous improvement in app development.

the-long-and-winding-road-to-short-and-smooth-releases

how-to; mobile; engineering

Gain essential tips for budding software engineers from Chris Castle's experience in his first year in tech. This blog covers mentorship, learning strategies, and overcoming challenges, providing a valuable guide for those starting or advancing in their engineering careers

tips-for-new-software-developers-navigating-your-first-year-in-engineering

how-to; engineering; personal-growth

Discover how GetYourGuide tackles the complex task of managing and optimizing millions of images using AI across various platforms.

how-we-use-ai-to-optimize-travel-images

how-to; marketing

Meet Genevieve Vancutsem-Zednik, GetYourGuide's new Chief People Officer, steering HR strategy amid global expansion. Explore her vision for fostering a values-driven culture in sync with the company's growth, perfectly timed with the booming $375 billion global travel experiences industry by the end of 2024.

3-burning-questions-for-our-new-chief-people-officer

culture; news

Explore how GetYourGuide tackled the slow feedback challenge in machine learning pipelines. This article showcases their journey in developing DDataflow, a cutting-edge tool for end-to-end testing, significantly speeding up iterations and enhancing the efficiency of data product development

ddataflow-a-tool-for-data-end-to-end-tests-for-machine-learning-pipelines

data; machine-learning

Discover how GetYourGuide revolutionized marketing analytics with 'Primus', a powerful internal data solution. Eugene Klyuchnikov, Engineering Manager, delves into the creation and impact of Primus, addressing a crucial marketing challenge and unifying Product, Marketing, and Supply data for enhanced decision-making.

primus-getyourguides-answer-to-unified-marketing-analytics

developer-tools; data; engineering

Discover how GetYourGuide's unique engineering principles drive innovation and customer-centric solutions. Learn how this approach blends creativity with technology, focusing on clear, maintainable code and continuous improvement. Join a team where passion for quality and pragmatism shapes unforgettable experiences.

getyourguide-engineering-principles

working-at-getyourguide; culture

Ameet Ranadive, Chief Product Officer at GetYourGuide, explains the Rule of 70%, a decision-making framework that recommends making a choice when confidence reaches 70% to balance accuracy and speed.

the-rule-of-70

product

Discover how GetYourGuide's Senior Product Analyst, Konrad Richter, revolutionizes A/B testing with sequential testing—a smarter, faster approach that cuts down on experiment runtimes and boosts product development. Dive into this game-changing strategy and learn four key insights from their journey to more efficient experimentation.

how-sequential-testing-accelerates-our-experimentation-velocity

data; how-to

Discover how GetYourGuide's Data Engineers, Robert Bemmann and Shaurya Sood, executed a seamless migration to Databricks' E2 platform, ensuring uninterrupted data operations with minimal disruption.

leveling-up-getyourguides-data-platform

data; how-to

Learn how DB-Rocket 2.0 revolutionizes your Databricks notebook experience with seamless code synchronization, state retention, and faster installations.

improving-data-science-productivity-with-db-rocket-2-0

data; how-to; developer-tools

Maximize Android app efficiency with Jetpack Compose. Learn key strategies for writing performant composables from Sagar Khurana, Associate Android Engineer at GetYourGuide. This in-depth, multi-part series covers everything from state management to recomposition techniques. Ideal for developers looking to optimize app performance.

mastering-jetpack-compose-performance-part-1

how-to; android

Discover how GetYourGuide optimized its clickstream data collection by transitioning from the Akka framework to its public fork, Pekko. Dive into the challenges faced, solutions implemented, and the benefits of this migration for enhanced customer experiences.

getyourguides-clickstream-data-collector-a-move-from-akka-to-pekko

data

A journey from batch to real-time machine learning: challenges, strategies, and innovations in activity ranking. Dive into Theodore Meynard's, Data Science Manager at GetYourGuide, insight on enhancing travel experiences

from-batch-to-real-time-the-incremental-mlops-journey-at-getyourguide

how-to; working-at-getyourguide

Victor Wiklund is a Data Engineer in the Business Operations Intelligence team. Having recently inherited a domain with a high level of data quality problems, he outlines his five-pillar approach to resolving issues while rebuilding trust.

data-distrust-how-to-rebuild-confidence-in-problematic-domains

data; engineering

Open source Vue Class Migrator tool to upgrade from Vue-2 to Vue-3. Victor Cuena Garcia a Senior Software Engineer on GetYourGuide’s Fulfillment team shares his learnings from leading the migration of our Vue 2-based frontend applications and biggest mono repository to Vue 3.

vue-3-migrating-through-automation

data; engineering; developer-tools

Discover why Berlin, with its rich culture, tech hub status, and diverse community, is the ideal place for professionals and expats looking to make the next career move with their jobs. Dive into GetYourGuide's journey in the heart of Europe's vibrant capital.

five-reasons-to-move-to-berlin

culture; working-at-getyourguide

Go behind the scenes with GetYourGuide's Creative Studio to learn how we made our biggest brand campaign yet. From finding the big idea, assembling a dream team, planning production, and filming in Thailand and Barcelona, discover our process for creating an impactful ad.

make-memories-behind-the-scenes-of-creating-a-brand-campaign

brand; how-to

Lenka Filipovicova is a Senior Payment Analyst at GetYourGuide and mom of two. Aware of the impact parents’ busy work schedule can have on kids, she created an event to thank families for their support. Featuring a painting workshop, BBQ, a bouncy castle, and more, KinderFest was a fun-filled success!

kinderfest-giving-back-to-our-littlest-supporters

culture; events; working-at-getyourguide

The Incredible Women group recently held its second open networking event, inviting colleagues and external peers to hear guest speakers’ personal experience of taking charge of their professional growth, and ensuring their voices are heard.

incredible-women-take-your-seat-at-the-table

culture; diversity-inclusion; events

GetYourGuide recently sponsored Germany’s preeminent conference for Pythonists - or those working with Python programming language. Here, Theodore Meynard, Data Science Manager for Activity Ranking, who also sat on the event’s steering committee, shares his highlights.

highlights-from-pycon-de-pydata-berlin-2023

data; engineering; events

A hands-down highlight of the GetYourGuide calendar, Summit Week invites the entire company to work hard and play hard in Berlin. From workshops to focus sessions, the week involves a series of activities and events to help us get the most out of being together. Here, organizers share their top picks.

bringing-people-together-celebrating-culture-summit-week-highlights

culture; events; working-at-getyourguide

Marco Venè and Marina Zemskova, Senior Data Scientists on the Growth Data Products Team, are responsible for developing and maintaining various machine learning solutions to accelerate the growth of GetYourGuide. In this article, they discuss how they utilized the spaCy library for Named Entity Recognition to expand the coverage of travel interests across multiple languages.

building-custom-ner-models-with-spacy-to-enhance-travel-product-inventory

data; engineering; machine-learning

Learn about how we built the GetYourGuide ChatGPT plugin, giving users the ability to query and discover experiences from over 75,000 activities right in ChatGPT.

how-we-built-our-getyourguide-chatgpt-plugin

how-to; data

The Talent Acquisition team is responsible for keeping GetYourGuide’s application process transparent, accountable, and fair. In this second of a two-part series, Recruitment Coordinator Nabila Jamal Rusha explains some of the ways in which we do that. From processes for avoiding bias, through to welcoming diverse professional backgrounds, here’s how we find great talent for GetYourGuide..

our-approach-to-hiring-great-talent-at-getyourguide

recruiting-101; working-at-getyourguide