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Investor Due Diligence Report
ghostTravel
Quality travel experiences
Investor Due Diligence Report
Quality travel experiences
2K
~0%
Subscriber count is a platform estimate
Pricing
$5/mo
$50/yr annual option
$883
~200 est. paid subs
$442/mo – $1K/mo(±50%)
Daily
24.6 posts/week
47/100
Variable (~4.1d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Way to Go | 180K | -0.3% | $8/mo | substack |
| Londonist: Things To Do | 99K | N/A | Free | substack |
| Hotel Espresso, with HAP | 86K | -0.6% | Free | substack |
| Sarah Kendzior’s Newsletter | 68K | N/A | $8/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 2K | $883.33 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 1.5K | $662.5 | -25.0% |
| Apr 2026 | 2K | $883.33 | +33.3% |
| May 2026 | 2K | $883.33 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Uses ghost platform
Publishing Consistency
Variable publishing frequency
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
2K subscribers — above the 1K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 211 similar-size peers in Travel have paid tiers
Pricing position
$5/mo vs $5/mo category median (367 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $5 | $50 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Publishing Consistency | 14/100 | 10% |
| The Elliott Podcast |
| 39K |
| N/A |
| Free |
| substack |