Capital One's travel investments are running the gamut, from Hopper and its discount-hungry travelers to Inspirato's jet-setters. Both will benefit the up-and-coming Capital One Travel.
Cloudbeds, a San Diego-based software company that helps independent hotels set their set their rooms and market their inventory online, has integrated with Vrbo — the API integration will allow…
Hopper is just fine with its fintech strategy – despite the Expedia breakup – confident in the value of its products and features, and ready to explore new relationships in the travel industry.
Walmart is a giant retailer but it's possible Hopper was a more meaningful client for Expedia. At any rate, Walmart is potentially a significant win, and at least it isn't a competitor.
Skift editors discuss last week’s breakup news from Expedia and Hopper and explain what it means to both competitors and consumers in the online travel booking space.
Hopper critics see blood in the water. But the company has a loyal following among younger people that rivals would die for. Hopper has altered course many times before, and can make changes to shift the momentum.