This case study examines the successful merger of two Gatsby repositories for Red Lion Hotels and Sonesta Hotels & Resorts. The project presented two major challenges, supporting spikes in traffic and migrating from Drupal 7 to a new frontend. To address these challenges, the team opted for a Gatsby + Drupal stack, which proved to be highly effective. This case study explores the technology used and the workflows and deployment processes implemented to achieve the desired results.

Sonesta Hotels & Resorts is a well-known hotel brand in the United States, with a rich heritage of iconic hotels throughout the country. The COVID-19 pandemic hit the hospitality industry hard, but Sonesta was able to add over 200 properties previously under various brands, and in January 2021, the brand acquired Red Lion Group, further expanding its portfolio.