Hopper to Offer Gift Cards on Flights, Hotels, and More for the 2023 Holidays
The gift cards will be available to purchase directly through the Hopper app, website, or through Amazon as well as in stores like Best Buy.
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Hopper is helping us give the gift of travel this holiday season with new gift cards available to purchase on their site.
The travel booking app will make gift cards for flights, hotels, rental cars, and rental home bookings, the Hopper shared in an announcement to Travel + Leisure.
The gift cards will be available to purchase directly through the Hopper app, on the company’s website, or through Amazon as well as in stores like Best Buy.
Once purchased, the gift cards never expire so travelers don’t have to worry about being on a ticking clock.
“Travel and experiences are a top priority among younger Americans – and in recent years, gifting experiences has become increasingly popular for the holidays,” Lindsay Schwimer, a consumer travel expert at Hopper, told T+L, adding customers “can gift an entire trip to family and friends. No need to stress about finding the perfect present for everyone on your list, give the gift of travel to your loved ones this year.”
Travelers looking to score a good deal can also use Hopper’s tools like Price Freeze in which travelers shopping can lock in a good rate.
Hopper isn’t alone in offering gift cards for travel. Several airlines, cruise lines, and home rental companies like Airbnb also offer similar options, as well as fellow travel booking site Hotels.com.
Hopper’s gift card launch comes as the winter holiday season is shaping up to be busy and pricey — in fact, flights for Thanksgiving are expected to be about 12 percent more expensive than last year. Those looking to save some dough should consider traveling the Friday after Thanksgiving or on Dec. 18 for Christmas, which are the least-expensive days around the respective holidays.
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