1. Experience
10+ years in travel tech
Built multiple B2B and B2C portals
View recent case studies (2023-2025)
2. AI & Personalization
AI-powered recommendations
Chatbot for customer support (24/7)
Predictive pricing and smart deals
Personalized travel suggestions
3. Mobile-First Everything
Native mobile apps (iOS & Android)
Fast app performance
Progressive Web App (PWA) option
Voice search integration
4. Payment & Security
Multiple payment methods (digital wallets, UPI, crypto-ready)
Biometric authentication (fingerprint, face recognition)
256-bit encryption & compliance
PCI-DSS certified
5. Modern Tech Stack
Cloud-native (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
API-first architecture
Scalable for millions of transactions
Real-time data processing
6. Advanced Analytics
AI-powered business insights
Predictive analytics for trends
Real-time dashboards
Customer behavior tracking
7. Ownership & Control
Source code ownership
White-label with full customization
Low-code/no-code customization options
Easy to upgrade and scale
8. Global Ready
Multi-currency support
50+ language support
Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, local regulations
Integration with global travel APIs
2026 Must-Have Features
✅ AI Chatbot – Auto-respond to customer queries
✅ Mobile App – Downloads from Apple & Google Play
✅ Real-Time Inventory – Live pricing and availability
✅ Wallet & Payments – UPI, crypto, digital wallets
✅ Analytics Dashboard – Real-time business insights
✅ Personalization Engine – AI recommendations
✅ CRM Built-In – Customer relationship management
✅ API Access – Connect other tools easily
5 Critical Questions for 2026
Do you have AI/chatbot built-in? → Must say YES
Can it handle mobile-first users? → Fast loading, app included
What about biometric payments? → Should support fingerprint/face login
Real-time analytics included? → Dashboard with live data
Can you scale to millions of users? → Cloud infrastructure proof
Red Flags in 2026
❌ No AI or automation features
❌ App not optimized for mobile
❌ Outdated technology stack
❌ No real-time analytics
❌ Poor or slow customer support
❌ Can't handle high traffic
❌ No source code ownership
❌ Locked into single vendor
What's Different in 2026?
2020-2025 → Now (2026)
Websites → Mobile apps + Web
Basic search → AI-powered recommendations
Email support → 24/7 AI chatbots
Manual reports → Real-time dashboards
Traditional payments → Digital wallets + crypto
Desktop-first → Mobile-first
Annual updates → Continuous updates
3-Step Decision in 2026
Step 1: Check if they have AI, mobile app, and real-time analytics
Step 2: Call 3 clients about their support and scaling experience
Step 3: Compare pricing and sign contract
2026 Budget Expectation
White-label solution: $10,000 - $50,000 upfront + $500-2,000/month
Custom development: $50,000 - $200,000+ based on features
SaaS model: $1,000-5,000/month (no upfront)
Choose white-label if you want quick launch. Choose custom if you need unique features.
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