Hopper, a hotel industry leader, needed to overhaul its data strategy due to time-consuming custom SQL reports and limited Looker expertise.
Appnovation built a semantic layer in LookML, developed reusable templates, and delivered training on Looker best practices, security, and administration.
Hopper selected Looker as its BI tool of choice, establishing a scalable foundation for its data strategy and advancing its analytics capabilities.
In the midst of dynamic organizational shifts, Hopper, a leader in the hotel industry, recognized the urgent need to revamp its data strategy and optimize data assets. Hopper’s challenge was sustaining existing reports across Looker Studio and Google Sheets, which relied heavily on intricate custom SQL queries. This process not only drained valuable time but also demanded continuous support. Additionally, Hopper's limited familiarity with Looker exacerbated the complexity of their data management, creating a critical opportunity for a strategic overhaul.
To overcome these challenges, Google introduced Hopper to Appnovation for a proof of concept (POC) showcasing Looker’s powerful capabilities. We worked closely with Hopper to build a semantic data warehousing layer using LookML, creating dimensional star schemas to replicate reports and simplify data exploration. Our user-friendly templates enabled Hopper's developers to integrate more data effortlessly. Additionally, we provided comprehensive LookML training on best practices, Looker administration, and security, ensuring Hopper's team is well-equipped for future success.
As a result of our successful POC, Hopper selected Looker as their preferred BI tool and entered into an agreement with Google. With Appnovation’s expert guidance, Hopper established a strong foundation for their data strategy and is now empowered to advance their data capabilities. Despite the need for extensive data engineering on BigQuery, our collaboration has set the stage for Hopper’s long-term success.
At Appnovation, our experts excel in modernizing data strategies that empower better decision-making and scalability for the travel and hospitality industry. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, we partnered with Hopper to build a semantic layer in LookML, simplify data workflows, and train internal teams on Looker best practices. Discover how our expertise in digital transformation can help your organization unlock data-driven insights and create lasting value.
