Despegar, the online travel agency known for the Despegar and Decolar brands, reports a workforce of 243 employees. Recent staffing activity shows 61 additions and 33 departures, resulting in steady net growth. This balanced expansion supports the company’s ongoing investment in technology and customer-facing operations while maintaining overall workforce stability.
Engineering is the largest defined team with 59 employees, underscoring the company’s emphasis on building and maintaining its travel-commerce platform. Commercial functions are also prominent: Sales and Support account for 48 employees, while Marketing and Product combine for 42, reflecting a focus on customer acquisition and product development. Smaller specialist groups include Legal (2 employees) and Quality (1 employee), and 91 people are categorized under Other, indicating a range of cross-functional or shared services roles. The current mix suggests a technology-driven business supported by robust go-to-market teams.
Despegar’s workforce is broadly dispersed, with 161 employees listed under Other locations, pointing to a sizeable remote or multi-country contingent. Among specified hubs, Buenos Aires hosts the largest concentration at 40 employees, followed by São Paulo (6) and Mexico City (9), highlighting the company’s presence in key Latin American markets. Smaller teams operate in Montevideo, Bogotá, Quintana Roo, Santiago, La Plata, and the Greater Buenos Aires area, demonstrating a regional footprint that aligns with its customer base.