Expedia Enters Into Strategic Alliance With G6 Hospitality

 | Dec 06, 2017 08:38PM ET

Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE) announced on Wednesday, a strategic technology and marketing partnership with G6 Hospitality, owner and operator of economy lodging locations under Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands in the United States and Canada.

The partnership is aimed at providing Motel 6 and Studio 6 access to Expedia’s marketing, technology and data insight solutions while boosting Expedia owned sites and Expedia Media Solutions, the advertising sales unit of Expedia.

Melissa Maher, Senior Vice President, global partner group, Expedia stated, “Our focus in recent years has been to offer market-leading services and solutions customized for our partners that positively impact their bottom line, and we’re excited to work alongside G6 Hospitality to drive this further for the brand.”

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