How much does a travel & hospitality platform cost to build?

Costs vary by scope, integrations and scale. Typical ranges: MVP/basic booking app $25,000–$60,000; mid-market product $60,000–$150,000; enterprise platform $150,000+. Neuverra always begins with a discovery sprint to provide a precise, phased estimate.

How long does it take to deliver an initial travel MVP?

Typical MVP timelines are 8–16 weeks depending on integrations (payment gateways, supplier feeds) and core features. Complex integrations and multi-market launches may take 3–6 months. We recommend a 1–3 week discovery sprint to lock scope.

Can you integrate with OTAs, GDS and property management systems (PMS)?

Yes — Neuverra builds middleware and connector layers for OTAs, common GDS providers and PMS/channel managers. Our approach includes idempotent reconciliation, real-time inventory sync and robust error handling to prevent overbookings.

How do you handle seasonality and peak traffic in travel apps?

We design for burst traffic using autoscaling, queueing for long-running jobs, CDN and aggressive caching for catalog pages, progressive client rendering and stress/load testing before high-demand periods like holidays and flash sales.

Can you build both B2B and B2C travel platforms?

Absolutely. We create role-based platforms that share core services (inventory, pricing, payments) while exposing tailored UIs and APIs — B2B portals for agents/corporates and B2C storefronts for consumers, enabling reuse of backend logic with differentiated frontends.

What security and compliance measures do you include for travel & hospitality apps?

Security measures include PCI-DSS–ready payment flows, TLS encryption, tokenized payments, RBAC, rate-limiting, audit logs and secure key management. We follow data privacy best practices and can advise on GDPR and other regional data rules, plus SAST/DAST and penetration testing on request.

How do you enable personalization and AI recommendations for travel users?

We use behavioral signals, contextual signals and product metadata to power recommendation engines and personalized itineraries. Implementations scale from rule-based offers to ML-driven models for upsell optimization and contextual recommendations, iterating from pilot to production.

Travel & Hospitality Technology

Travel software built for conversion at scale.

Booking platforms, OTAs, and hospitality systems built by engineers who shipped MakeMyTrip at 45–74M MAU. We know what it takes to convert travelers and scale the infra behind it.

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45–74M

MAU scale shipped

549M

downloads at MakeMyTrip

Fixed

scope · price · deadline

Day 1

GitHub + Slack access

Why Build Travel Software

Conversion, live inventory, and mobile — the three levers that matter.

Booking UX determines revenue

A 2% improvement in checkout conversion = millions at scale. MakeMyTrip proof: -2.5% drop rate on fare selection. We've built the funnels that move those numbers.

Inventory is live

Flights, hotels, and experiences change by the second. Static data kills trust. We build real-time inventory pipelines with sub-second GDS latency.

Mobile is the only channel

70%+ of travel bookings happen on mobile. We shipped 549M downloads at MakeMyTrip. React Native iOS + Android with offline support is our default.

Our Travel Development Process

Ten steps. Conversion baked in.

The process we run on every travel engagement — from supplier mapping to go-live, with funnel optimization throughout.

Discovery

Supplier mapping, traveler persona research, booking funnel analysis, integration inventory.

Validation

Test conversion assumptions with real users before building the full funnel.

Scoping

Define MVP: core booking flow, payment, and one supplier integration. Everything else waits.

Architecture

GDS connectors, real-time pricing feeds, caching layers, CDN strategy for media.

Design

Conversion-optimized UX. Trust signals, speed, and checkout clarity — not just aesthetics.

Build

Production code from sprint one. Booking flows that work, not prototypes that fake it.

Integrations

GDS, payment processors, identity/KYC, loyalty programs, third-party APIs.

Load Testing

Peak-season simulation — flash sales, holiday spikes, and promotional traffic.

Deploy

Cloud deployment, autoscaling, monitoring, incident runbooks.

Launch

Go-live support, conversion tracking, A/B tests, iterative funnel improvements.

What We Build

Travel software that books, scales, and converts.

Flight & Hotel Booking Platforms

GDS integrations (Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport), real-time inventory, fare comparison engines, and checkout optimization — built by engineers who shipped MakeMyTrip.

GDS API integrations
Fare comparison & filtering
Checkout funnel optimization

Travel Marketplace & OTAs

Multi-supplier aggregation, white-label booking engines, commission management, and dynamic packaging for B2C and B2B travel platforms.

Multi-supplier aggregation
White-label engines
Commission & margin tools

Hotel & Property Management Systems

Front desk operations, reservations, channel manager integrations, and revenue management for independent properties and chains.

Channel manager sync
Reservations & check-in
Revenue management

Tour & Experience Booking

Activity inventory management, guide scheduling, waiver/consent collection, and payment processing for tour operators and experience marketplaces.

Activity inventory
Guide management
Waiver & payment flows

Corporate Travel Management

Policy compliance engines, expense integration, multi-approver workflows, and reporting dashboards for corporate travel programs.

Policy compliance
Expense integration
Approval workflows

Loyalty & Membership Platforms

Points accrual engines, tier management, reward redemption, and partner integration for airline, hotel, and travel loyalty programs.

Points & tier management
Reward redemption
Partner integrations

Platform Modules

Modular building blocks for your travel platform.

For Travelers

Search & Discovery
Faceted search, map-based discovery, intent-driven recommendations, and personalized results.
Booking Management
Booking history, modification flows, cancellation with policy enforcement, and e-tickets.
Itinerary
Auto-generated trip itineraries, offline access, real-time alerts, and sharing.
Loyalty Points
Points balance, tier status, redemption options, and partner reward catalog.

For Suppliers

Inventory Management
Room/seat/activity inventory, bulk update tools, and availability rules.
Availability Calendar
Visual availability grid, blackout dates, pricing rules, and seasonal rates.
Channel Manager
OTA sync, rate parity controls, and real-time distribution across channels.
Revenue Dashboard
Booking analytics, occupancy rates, ADR, RevPAR, and channel performance.

For Operations

Booking Dashboard
Real-time booking volume, conversion metrics, supplier performance, and alerts.
Customer Support Tools
Booking lookup, modification tools, escalation workflows, and agent notes.
Refunds & Cancellations
Policy-driven refund automation, manual override tools, and reconciliation.
Analytics
Funnel analytics, A/B test results, cohort retention, and revenue attribution.

Why Choose Neuverra

Six reasons travel companies pick us over generic software agencies.

Travel Scale Pedigree

Engineers who shipped MakeMyTrip at 45–74M MAU, 30% of India's domestic flights. We know travel infra — not as a pitch, as a resume.

Conversion Optimization

MakeMyTrip: -2.5% fare selection drop rate, +6% multicity search. We've moved the needle on booking funnels and know exactly which levers matter.

Real-Time Inventory

GDS APIs, live pricing feeds, seat maps, and availability checks at sub-second latency. We build the caching and fallback layers that keep it reliable.

Mobile-First

549M downloads proof. React Native iOS + Android with offline support, deep-link booking flows, and app-store-optimized performance.

Fixed Pricing

Fixed scope, price, and deadline. No billing surprises, no time-and-materials overruns. You know the cost before we start.

Image & Media at Scale

95–98% image size reduction at scale. Travel is a visual product — we build the pipelines that make it load fast at MakeMyTrip-level volume.

Build a travel platform that converts and scales.

MakeMyTrip-pedigree engineers. Fixed scope, fixed price. Booking funnels that move revenue, not just pixels.

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Specialized Solutions

Beyond core booking — travel-specific software.

Airline & GDS Integration

Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport — NDC and legacy EDIFACT, seat maps, fare families.

Vacation Rental Platforms

Multi-property listing, dynamic pricing, host tools, and guest verification.

Cruise Booking Systems

Cabin selection, shore excursion add-ons, loyalty integration, group bookings.

Travel Insurance Platforms

Policy quoting, claims intake, travel disruption alerts, partner API integrations.

Corporate Travel Tools

TMC portals, duty of care, travel policy enforcement, expense reconciliation.

Tour Operator Software

Itinerary builder, guide management, client portals, and multi-currency invoicing.

Airport Lounge Apps

Access verification, capacity management, F&B ordering, and member profiles.

Travel Chatbots

AI booking assistants, itinerary Q&A, disruption handling, and rebooking flows.

faqs

Common questions before kickoff.

We build flight and hotel booking platforms, OTAs and travel marketplaces, property management systems, tour and experience booking tools, corporate travel management platforms, and loyalty programs. Our team shipped MakeMyTrip at 45–74M MAU — handling 30% of India's domestic flights, fare family selection, multicity booking, and business class funnels. We know travel software at scale.

Yes — we build GDS connector layers for Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport, handling both NDC and legacy EDIFACT formats. We manage fare retrieval, seat maps, availability checks, booking creation, and ticketing flows. We also build the caching and fallback strategies that keep response times fast when GDS systems are slow.

A focused MVP — core search, booking, and payment for one travel vertical — typically takes 6–12 weeks. A full OTA with multi-supplier aggregation, loyalty, and admin tools: 3–6 months. Enterprise platforms with GDS integrations, channel managers, and revenue management: 6–12 months. We quote fixed timelines before we start.

Sprints start at $10k. A simple booking MVP (search, book, pay) runs $30k–$80k. Mid-market platforms with GDS integrations, multi-supplier support, and admin tools: $100k–$300k. Enterprise OTAs or loyalty platforms with deep integrations: $300k+. All engagements are fixed-price — no time-and-materials surprises.

Yes — and this is one of our strongest capabilities. We shipped the fare family selection funnel at MakeMyTrip that reduced drop rate by 2.5%, and improved multicity search completion by 6%. We audit your existing funnel, identify drop-off points, and ship tested improvements. Booking funnel optimization is where we've moved the most measurable revenue.

Yes — React Native iOS and Android with offline support, deep-link booking flows, push notification campaigns, and 95–98% image compression at scale. The MakeMyTrip mobile app shipped 549M downloads. Mobile-first is our default architecture, not an afterthought.

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