Hopper's Big Week of Change

Key Points

• Hopper ends partnership with Booking.com and cuts 30% of staff to achieve profitability.
• Marriott's investor day highlights and Airbnb's competition with hotels are key industry topics.
• AI's impact on travel and Booking.com’s merger issues with eTraveli Group are discussed.

Summary

Hopper has been in the news for several major changes, including terminating its partnership with Booking.com and cutting 30% of its staff to improve profitability. The travel industry is also witnessing significant developments, such as Marriott's investor day insights, the competition between Airbnb and hotels, and the impact of AI on travel as discussed by industry leaders at the Skift Global Forum 2023. Other notable topics include the European Commission’s decision affecting Booking.com’s merger with eTraveli Group and the competitive analysis between Expedia and Hopper's flight booking processes.