Despegar is one of the largest online travel companies in Latin America. Operating in over 20 countries, Despegar helps travelers enjoy their travels by connecting them with the best deals from all over the world. The company is known for its personalized experiences, and over 18 million users choose the best option to suit their needs. The site offers products from over 270 airlines, 512,000 hotels, and 1,190 car rental agencies, as well as over 6,000 activities in more than 20 countries.
Despegar is built on New Relic APM, which enables the company to create custom overviews. These dashboards present the data in a way that's different than the default New Relic reports. The team uses custom dashboards to view data such as throughput, error rate, and business metrics. The company plans to expand its offerings to other industries. While it is still early in its development, the team is excited about the future of the platform.
The startup's founders invested $ 15,000 to create the app. Their initial investment has since grown to more than $17 million. The company began operations in Peru in 2000 and expanded into other countries in Latin America in 2009. After launching in Peru, Despegar plans to expand globally. It has been a popular destination services app for people of all ages. Currently, it offers more than 300 airlines and 520,000 hotels, as well as more than 240 destination service providers.
