Proof of Usefulness Report

Last Minute Travel

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+267
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Last Minute Travel represents a well-established legacy domain in the travel sector (launched 1996). However, the submission quality is extremely low, featuring hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and inconsistent data (claiming a 1-10 person team for a major global OTA). While the domain possesses inherent real-world utility and historical reach, the submission fails to provide verifiable metrics, current revenue, or technical details. The discrepancy between the legacy brand status and the amateurish submission significantly penalizes the score, placing it at the lower end of the 'comparable scale' tier due to lack of substantiated traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+140.0
Audience Reach Impact+60.0
Technical Innovation+22.5
Evidence Of Traction+25.0
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+290
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+267

Project Details

Description
Last Minute Travel is a travel company that specializes in providing customers with a wide range of travel options at competitive prices, often at the last minute. Through their platform, lastminutetravel.com, they offer a variety of travel services including flights, hotels, car rentals, vacation packages, and activities. The company aims to cater to spontaneous travelers and those looking for deals on short notice, ensuring that they can find and book travel arrangements quickly and efficiently. With a focus on convenience and affordability, Last Minute Travel strives to make travel accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of how soon they plan to depart.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline