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Hopper targets IPO and $10bn valuation
Reading Time: 2 minutesCanada: Gen Z- and millennial-friendly online travel agency [OTA], Hopper, is said to be targeting going public via an initial public offering [IPO] and achieving a valuation of up to $10 billion, according to a Bloomberg report.
Sumitomo Mitsui Card to create travel loyalty portal with Hopper
Reading Time: 2 minutesJapan / Canada: Sumitomo Mitsui Card [SMCC], the leading credit card issuer in Japan and part of SMBC Group, has joined forces with Hopper Technology Solutions [HTS] to create a travel loyalty portal for SMCC customers.
HTS and Lotte Card partner to develop travel loyalty portal
Reading Time: 2 minutesSouth Korea: Seoul-based credit card issuer Lotte Card has reached an agreement with Hopper Technology Solutions [HTS] to develop a travel loyalty portal for Lotte Card cardholders.
2023 Wrapped: The STRz stories that defined a year
Reading Time: 8 minutesWorldwide: As we approach the end of 2023, we revisit the 20 stories that defined a year for short-term rentals, as well as our favourite video, podcast and webinar from the last 12 months.
Hopper lays off 30 per cent of team to achieve profitability
Reading Time: 2 minutesCanada: Gen Z- and millennial-friendly online travel agency [OTA], Hopper, has laid off 30 per cent of its team [affecting 250 employees] in a bid to achieve profitability.
Hopper rebrands B2B business and grows e-commerce offerings
Reading Time: 2 minutesCanada: Gen Z- and millennial-friendly online travel agency [OTA], Hopper, has rebranded its B2B business as Hopper Technology Solutions [HTS] and expanded its e-commerce offerings.
IHM’s 2023 ones to watch in travel, hospitality and real estate
Reading Time: 16 minutesWorldwide: Drawing from the coverage provided by four sector-leading b2b websites, the editorial team at International Hospitality Media [IHM] has created a list of 25 influential leaders across travel, hospitality and real estate who they believe have a big 12 months ahead of them.
Nubank to enter travel category with Hopper partnership
Reading Time: 2 minutesCanada / LatAm: Brazilian neobank and digital financial services platform, Nubank, is making its first step into the travel category by partnering with Canadian online travel agency and app, Hopper.
Expedia Group “terminates” supply partnership with Hopper
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS / Canada: Expedia Group has terminated its vacation rental and hotel supply relationship with online travel agency [OTA] rival Hopper, accusing the latter of “exploiting consumer anxiety and confusing customers”.
Hopper secures $96m follow-on investment from Capital One
Reading Time: 2 minutesCanada: Online travel agency and booking app, Hopper, has secured $96 million in a follow-up investment from existing investor Capital One.