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Enhancement of Ecommerce Platform for Travel Industry with Headless Commerce and API Extensions
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  2. Enhancement of Ecommerce Platform for Travel Industry with Headless Commerce and API Extensions

Enhancement of Ecommerce Platform for Travel Industry with Headless Commerce and API Extensions

edvantis.com
eCommerce
Travel & Hospitality
Software Services

Identified Challenges in Legacy Ecommerce Systems for Travel Platforms

The client’s existing ecommerce platform is built on outdated architecture, limiting system performance and scalability, and constraining ability to deploy new features and expand customer base. Their growing ecosystem includes multiple digital services and customized extensions, which hampers maintenance and integration efforts, impacting overall business agility and customer experience.

About the Client

A technology company providing scalable, customizable ecommerce solutions for travel and hospitality businesses, supporting local operators such as travel agencies, resorts, hotels, and transport providers.

Goals for Modernizing the Ecommerce Platform to Boost Performance and Functionality

  • Implement a modern, scalable architecture to improve system performance and reliability.
  • Develop and integrate new features including connectors for aggregated service pools, compliance-aware reservation management, regional transportation booking interfaces, and API extensions for key services.
  • Enhance platform flexibility to support multiple deployment options (cloud and on-premises) and facilitate easier onboarding of new partners.
  • Improve user experience and end-customer satisfaction through streamlined booking, reselling capabilities, and comprehensive service integrations.
  • Achieve performance improvements and reduce maintenance overhead to support ongoing growth and feature expansion.

Core Functional System Features for Travel Ecommerce Enhancement

  • Development of connectors for aggregating hospitality and service offers from regional partners, enabling reselling and cross-selling functionalities.
  • Implementation of an updated reservation management system that handles cancellation policies, refunds, and provider notifications within a unified interface.
  • Creation of a user-friendly booking interface for regional transportation services, integrated seamlessly into existing online workflows.
  • Extension of core APIs to support easy integration and customization for diverse client systems and third-party partners.
  • Separate and modularize the booking service module for simplified integration into various customer platforms.

Technology Stack and Architectural Approach for Scalable Ecommerce Solutions

Modern ecommerce frameworks supporting headless architecture
PHP, Java-based microservices (e.g., Quarkus), Vue.js, JavaScript, jQuery, and MariaDB for backend, UI, and database
API-first design principles for extensibility and integration

Essential External System and Service Integrations for Travel Ecommerce

  • Aggregated marketplaces and service pools for hospitality offerings
  • Regional transportation booking services
  • Payment gateways and regulatory compliance modules
  • Partner APIs for reselling and distribution channels

Key Non-Functional Performance and Security Requirements

  • System scalability to accommodate increasing user load and partner integrations
  • High availability with minimal downtime
  • Performant response times suitable for real-time booking and reselling
  • Robust security measures to protect sensitive customer and transactional data
  • Maintainability and ease of updates to support continuous development

Projected Business Benefits of Ecommerce Platform Modernization

The new platform is expected to significantly enhance system performance and scalability, support the deployment of an additional 10 new ecommerce features, improve end-user experience, and reduce platform maintenance overhead, thereby enabling faster time-to-market for new services and supporting long-term business growth.

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