Hotelian integrates Hotel-X API in 19 days: Total transformation achieved

In a conversation with Pooya Aryan, accomplished Regional Manager of Hotelian.com, we delve into the platform's distinctive offerings and his thoughts on achieving a remarkable 19-day onboarding milestone. Hotelian.com is a digital B2B hotel booking hub that seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology with diverse booking methods. Aryan explains the key role of well-structured documentation in the rapid integration of the TravelgateX API, comparing it to a roadmap. The conversation highlights the crucial importance of thoughtful platform design and technical know-how to ensure a seamless integration. Aryan also sheds light on the strategic decision to adopt TravelgateX services, which facilitated seamless connectivity after ATM2023. Finally, Aryan highlights the transformative impact of information technology and artificial intelligence on the future of the hospitality industry.

- What is it Hotelian.com?
- Hotelian.com serves as an online platform dedicated to B2B hotel reservations. Our approach combines the convenience of technology with different hotel booking methods. Within our B2B portal, you're granted access to an extensive selection of over one million hotels at the best possible rates. Our reservation process is designed for effortless navigation, ensuring a streamlined and hassle-free experience.

- Your company is a success story for us because you managed to complete the onboarding in 19 days. Could you tell us how you did it? What did you prioritise? What lesson can you explain to the TravelgateX Partners?

- At hotelian.com, we've made IT technology a big part of what we do. So, when we decided to incorporate the TravelgateX API, we found the whole process to be surprisingly straightforward. One of the reasons for this smooth integration was the API's well-structured documentation. Think of it like having a clear roadmap that guided us step by step. This clarity allowed us to swiftly merge the API's helpful features into our existing system's core. Furthermore, our platform's thoughtful design played a crucial role too. It made it easy for us to not only implement the TravelgateX API but also quickly incorporate other external tools and services. This well-thought-out design saved us time and effort, enabling us to focus on delivering a seamless experience to our users. We recommend checking the API docs first and carefully, then follow it and connect with the support team to get the best results. Our technical team had prior experience with GraphQL, which was beneficial for this project. We had worked with GraphQL before, and this familiarity came in handy during the implementation of TravelgateX API. 

- What made you decide to use our products or services? 

- After ATM2023, many companies and hotels wanted to do business with us – both buying and selling. Although we have our own IT team, integrating with smaller companies or hotel chains, for us and often for others too, was proving to be difficult and time-consuming. Connecting with them through technology without any issues was a challenge. So, we looked into different options and found that TravelgateX was the best answer. It's like a special tool that makes connecting with others easy. We can now be both buyers and sellers in the market without any hassle. This smart solution helps us handle all the new business that came in after the busy ATM2023 event.

- Advice and recommendations for other professionals in your industry.

- Clearly, IT technology and advanced AI have become major game changers in today's world. Looking ahead, AI platforms and other advanced high-tech solutions will be the driving force in this field. We're already on track, and I strongly recommend considering AI solutions in this industry. It's becoming increasingly clear that AI will shape the future, and it's worth exploring how it can elevate our business.