Weekend

What Weekend does

Weekend (ויקנד), legally ויקנד זאפ בע"מ (Weekend Zap Ltd.), is an Israeli online marketplace operating weekend.co.il that aggregates domestic vacation-rental inventory — zimmers (private cabins/cottages), villas, boutique hotels, vacation apartments, camping/hostels, and attractions — for Israeli travelers. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Petah Tiqva, Israel, the platform is described in its own material as "אתר הצימרים המוביל" (the leading zimmer website) in Israel and provides nationwide coverage from Eilat to Mount Hermon. The platform serves two sides: individual Israeli consumers (couples, families, religious/traditional travelers, groups) searching for leisure accommodations, and independent property owners / attraction operators paying to advertise listings.

The product is a consumer-facing web marketplace without a proprietary mobile app or public API. It exposes categorized search by region, audience type (couples, families, religious, groups), amenities (heated pool, jacuzzi, protected spaces, pet-friendly), and availability, supported by user reviews, an editorial blog, and curated deal sections ("דקה 90" last-minute deals, same-day coupons). Conversion occurs off-platform via WhatsApp inquiry buttons pre-populated with property information and phone calls to property owners — meaning Weekend does not process payments and is not the merchant of record. Property owners self-manage listings through a dedicated portal (advertise.weekend.co.il). No proprietary technology stack, machine-learning features, or API integrations are disclosed. The platform is compliant with Israeli accessibility regulations (Israeli Standard 5568 / WCAG 2.0 AA) and employs a named accessibility coordinator.

Weekend monetizes on the supply side: property owners and attraction providers pay listing/advertising fees to appear in search results, category pages, and promotional placements. Specific commission or fee structures are not publicly disclosed. The platform does not charge consumers directly and does not appear to take a transaction commission. Marketing is anchored in organic SEO, a Hebrew-language editorial blog, audience- and region-based landing pages, WhatsApp inquiry links, and email promotional alerts. The company is privately held, with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, no parent company, and no recent M&A activity in the source material.

Name

Weekend

Legal name

וויקנד זאפ בע"מ

Website

https://weekend.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Weekend (ויקנד) is an Israeli online marketplace that aggregates domestic vacation rentals — zimmers, villas, boutique hotels, apartments, camping, and attractions — for Israeli consumers, monetizing via listing and advertising fees paid by independent property owners since 1998.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Travel Marketplace

NAICS

Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Local/Regional Vacation Rental Marketplaces (Geo-Focused Platforms) (THAMALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Villas & Luxury Estates (THAMAAAC), Whole-Home Rentals (Houses, Villas, Cabins) (THAGANAA), Condos & Apartments (Entire Unit) (THAMAAAB), Marketing, Photography & Listing Optimization Services (THAMAKAM)

Keywords

• Vacation rental marketplace
• Israeli travel listings
• Zimmer booking platform
• Tourism marketplace
• Holiday accommodation directory

Headquarters

HQ city

Petah Tiqva

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Listing / Advertising Fees: Weekend monetizes as a marketplace platform by charging property owners (zimmer, villa, hotel, and attraction providers) to list and advertise their properties on the platform. Owners pay to appear in search results, category pages, and promotional placements. The platform also offers promoted listings and deals. Revenue is derived from the supply side (accommodation providers) rather than directly from consumers. Specific commission or listing fee structures are not publicly disclosed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Weekend operates an Israeli online marketplace that aggregates vacation rental and tourism listings — zimmers (cabins), villas, boutique hotels, vacation apartments, camping/hostels, and attractions — across all regions of Israel. Consumers search, filter, read reviews, and initiate booking inquiries directly with property owners, primarily via WhatsApp. The platform monetizes by charging property owners for listings, promoted placements, and advertising on the site.

Product overview

Weekend operates a multi-category hospitality marketplace covering the full spectrum of Israeli leisure travel: zimmers (cabins/cottages), villas, boutique hotels, vacation apartments, camping/hostels, and attractions. The platform functions as a listing aggregator with search/filter capabilities by region, audience type (families, couples, groups), and amenities (pools, heated pools, kosher, romantic). It also publishes a travel blog and last-minute deal section. The ecosystem is anchored by WhatsApp-based inquiry and phone contact as the primary booking communication channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zimmers (Cabins/Zimmer) Searchable directory of private cabin and zimmer vacation rentals across Israel, including wood cabins, stone cottages, and boutique units with amenities such as pools, jacuzzis, heated pools, and breakfast service. Filterable by region, audience (couples, families, religious), availability, and amenities.
• Villas Directory of luxury villa rentals for families, couples, and groups, offering private pools, heated pools, panoramic views, and outdoor amenities across Israel's northern, central, and southern regions. Filterable by audience (couples, families, groups, events) and amenities.
• Hotels (including Boutique Hotels) Directory of boutique and standard hotel accommodations searchable by region across Israel's north, center, and south. Includes a dedicated boutique hotel filter.
• Vacation Apartments (דירות נופש) Directory of self-catering vacation apartment rentals offering more independence than traditional zimmers, with kitchen facilities and multiple units per property.
• Attractions (אטרקציות) Directory of curated activity listings including jeep/RZR tours, horseback riding, water parks, escape rooms, climbing walls, karting, cooking workshops, ceramics workshops, and team-building experiences throughout Israel. Filterable by region and audience.
• Camping & Hostels Directory of campsites and hostel accommodations across Israel for budget-conscious travelers and adventure seekers, searchable by region with a dedicated hostels subcategory.

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Airbnb: Global vacation rental marketplace connecting travelers with private accommodations including houses, villas, and unique stays. Directly competes with Weekend for Israeli zimmer and villa bookings and increasingly onboards Israeli supply.
• Vrbo: Vacation rental marketplace operated by Expedia Group focused on whole-home rentals (villas, cabins, houses). Comparable to Weekend in targeting families and groups booking full properties rather than hotels.
• Booking.com: One of the world's largest accommodation marketplaces, with a growing vacation rental and apartment segment alongside hotels. Competes with Weekend for Israeli travelers and accommodation providers, and offers cross-border demand that local platforms cannot match.

Others

• Agoda: Online travel platform owned by Booking Holdings with strong APAC presence and a growing vacation rental offering. Less directly relevant in Israel, but represents the same broader OTA competitive dynamic as Booking.com.

Broad incumbents

• Expedia: Global online travel agency offering hotels, flights, vacation rentals, packages, and attractions. While broader than Weekend, it overlaps on the accommodation and attractions marketplace categories Weekend operates in.
• Tripadvisor: Travel guidance platform with reviews, forums, and booking for accommodations, attractions, and experiences. Overlaps with Weekend's content/editorial and attraction listing functions in the Israeli market.
• Hotels.com: Hotel-focused booking platform that also lists vacation rentals. Competes with Weekend's hotel category, especially for Israeli domestic travelers seeking standard and boutique hotels.

Emerging players

• Tripping.com: Vacation rental search engine that aggregates listings from multiple platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, HomeAway). Comparable as a discovery layer for vacation rental supply, though without a strong Israel-specific footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/zimmersisrael
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weekend-vacations

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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