diff --git a/.travis.yml b/.travis.yml
index 26e49a8f..dbca6aee 100644
--- a/.travis.yml
+++ b/.travis.yml
@@ -51,8 +51,8 @@ script:
 
 notifications:
   email:
-    - github@graphhopper.com
-
+    - $EMAIL
+    
 cache:
   directories:
     - $HOME/.m2