{"id":7486,"date":"2022-04-15T08:27:11","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T02:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/?p=7486"},"modified":"2025-11-17T12:45:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T07:15:00","slug":"features-for-travel-activity-booking-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/features-for-travel-activity-booking-website\/","title":{"rendered":"All You Need to Know Before Launching a Travel Activity Booking Website"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Last Updated: 23rd May, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traveling to a new place without any information about the lay of the land is a thing of the past. Today, you can search for all the major attractions in and around a particular place and get all the information like distance from the city center to the modes of transportation available to reach those places with ease. This is the reason behind the increasing number of travel booking marketplaces in the eCommerce sector.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statista<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the global market size of online travel booking platforms amounted to $517.8 billion in 2020. The market size is forecasted to reach around $983.2 billion by 2027. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The segment offers sustained profitability and is a hot favorite among entrepreneurs today. As is the case with any business idea, we must first find out \u2018why\u2019 should one enter into a particular field, and the travel &amp; adventure booking platform business is no exception. So, without further ado, let\u2019s try to find the answer to this \u2018why\u2019 before we get into exploring other aspects of the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Table of Contents:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"tb-scroll\" href=\"#reasons\">Reasons to launch an online travel activity booking website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"tb-scroll\" href=\"#bm\">Business model<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"tb-scroll\" href=\"#players\">Top market players in travel activity booking business<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"tb-scroll\" href=\"#rm\">Revenue model analysis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"tb-scroll\" href=\"#features\">Must-have features for online travel activity booking website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"tb-scroll\" href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"reasons\"><strong>Why Online Travel &amp; Activity Booking Is a Profitable Business Idea?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Travel made easy<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Today, travelers have access to economical transportation options, well-built infrastructure, and a focus on tourism. These factors are now adding some of the best-kept secrets and lesser-known places to every traveler\u2019s bucket list. With travel made easy, it is the right time to leverage this segment.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Profitable venture<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: According to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statista<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is forecasted that, by 2025, 72% of all travel &amp; tourism sales globally will be made online, up from 65% in 2020, These stats highlight the increasing penetration of digital platforms and changing consumer preferences. This is why starting an online travel &amp; tourism platform is a profitable business venture with sustainable growth potential.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lack of niche-based websites and apps<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: When you wish to travel, you would prefer to book your accommodation in advance, but wouldn\u2019t you prefer booking the adventure activities at the same time and confirming your itinerary beforehand? Of course, you would. But most of the websites and apps offer generic solutions and as an entrepreneur, you can solve this pain point and create a platform that connects travel activity businesses and travelers. Sounds good, right?<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>It\u2019s easy to start<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Gone are the days when you needed a full-fledged development team to create your website. Now, you can have a website up and running in no time thanks to the availability of out-of-the-box solutions like FunAway. These solutions offer hundreds of templates and have extensive customization options to design a website that resonates with your vision, mission, and brand image.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psyched about launching a travel activity booking website? Your excitement is well-placed. But before we discuss the must-have features for your website, we should understand how the business functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bm\"><strong>Business Model of a Travel Activity Booking Website<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The travel activity booking business model consists of two participants:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Travelers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0These are tourists looking for fun and engaging activities on their trips. On an activity booking website, a traveler can search\/select their desired activities. Next, he\/she will create a reservation request and make payment. Once done, the traveler will receive a confirmation for booking approval.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Activity Organizers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Activity organizers can be a local guide or an event management firm that provides travel activities. The organizer is responsible for listing the activities online, receiving payment for their booking requests, and sending booking approval to the seeker. From adventure sports to sightseeing events, there are a variety of activities that travelers seek.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When starting your business, you will be bringing the aforementioned entities onto a common platform \u2014 Your travel activity booking website. Here is a graphical presentation of the business model.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31494\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Travel_business_model.jpg\" alt=\"Travel_business_model\" width=\"800\" height=\"1878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Travel_business_model.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Travel_business_model-128x300.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Travel_business_model-768x1803.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Travel_business_model-436x1024.jpg 436w, https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Travel_business_model-624x1465.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Travel_business_model-426x1000.jpg 426w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelers today often plan shorter vacations and they wish to make the most of them during the few days that they have. Take a look at some of the prominent names in this segment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"players\"><strong>Top Online Travel Activity Booking Businesses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/US-Travel-stats.jpg\" alt=\"US Travel stats\" width=\"800\" height=\"893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/US-Travel-stats.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/US-Travel-stats-269x300.jpg 269w, https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/US-Travel-stats-768x857.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/US-Travel-stats-624x697.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/US-Travel-stats-500x558.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Source: <\/b><b>Statista<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Airbnb:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0It is the world\u2019s largest online travel company with a market cap of $104.25 billion. Airbnb has over 6M listings with 41k+ active experiences listings in 220+ countries. Plus, it has registered a record 1B+ guests to date.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Booking.com:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0A Dutch travel agency and a subsidiary of Booking Holdings, Booking.com is the world\u2019s second-largest online travel company after Airbnb.com. Launched in 1996, It has a market cap of $98.52 billion, as of December 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expedia:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Expedia is an American online travel company and a subsidiary of Expedia Group. Founded in 1996, Expedia.com offers a wide range of vacation packages, activities, attractions, and more. It has more than 50,000 experiences and activities for travelers worldwide.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Trip.com:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0It has over 400 million members, 1.4 million hotels in 200 countries\/regions, and 2M+ flight routes connecting more than 5K cities. Similar to other travel firms on the list, Trip.com also offers a wide range of activities\/attractions for travelers to search &amp; book from.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>MakeMyTrip:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Launched in 2000, MakeMyTrip is an Indian travel company and one of the leading firms with a market cap of $2.9 billion. From custom tours to shore excursions and adventures, MakeMyTrip offers a variety of activities for travelers.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the top 5 leading market players with a combined market cap of over $248 billion as of December 2021. This is nearly 45% of the overall market size of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">global online travel sector<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (forecasted at $561 billion in 2021).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they can do it, you can too. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But remember this,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> building a website with a local twist can prove to be a game-changer. If you can identify the expectations of your target audience and deliver something they desire then you can capture a significant market share within a short span of time. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that said, let\u2019s take a detailed look at the revenue models of online travel agencies (OTAs).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rm\"><strong>How to Make Money with Online Travel &amp; Activity Booking Business?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How are OTAs making so much money? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are multiple methods through which online travel firms can earn revenue. Below, we have highlighted some of the key revenue channels:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Commission from Bookings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most OTAs earn money via commissions on every booking. These commissions can range anywhere from 5% to 25% and vary from brand to brand and property to property.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As a new entrant in the market, start attracting more vendors to your marketplace by charging lower commissions or giving certain perks for achieving some milestones.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Customized Trip Offerings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can cater to the needs of your customers by helping them in creating a customized trip during their visit to a designated location. You can organize their trip and provide services like airport transfer, arranging accommodation, local transportation, and creating an itinerary <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for an additional fee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Advertisements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, termed as pay-per-click, advertisement is another major source of revenue for OTAs. Here, travel firms can charge service providers for boosting their services over others. The OTAs charge a per-click fee. For instance, hotels pay OTAs a substantial fee to rank above organic searches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to these, there are other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monetization options like launching premium memberships for customers when scaling up or adding a rating system that highlights the best vendors on your website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that the revenue channels have been discussed, we come to the most critical part of this blog post &#8211; The essential features that your website must have in order to give a strong start to your travel activities booking website.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cta_box\">\n<div class=\"cta_title\">\n<h2>Looking to create an Expedia-like marketplace<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta_button\"><a class=\"button customBtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/website-design-company\/requestaquote.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talk to the Experts<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"features\"><strong>Must-have Features and Functionalities of a Travel Activity Booking Website<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Website Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a clean and minimalistic website design that has a user-friendly interface. Images or text should not <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cluttered and serve as value addition and not as a hindrance to seamless user experience. Here are the most important sections that you need to work on moving ahead:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Homepage<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The heart of your website \u2014 Homepage \u2014 must clearly explain what your website is all about. The first fold of the homepage should contain a search bar along with the names of top destinations mentioned under it. Other sections can include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testimonials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular around the world<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel guides<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media and press releases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Footer with social media links<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top navigation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Important modules can be added in the top navigation area, such as:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List an experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Login<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request a trip<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your website\u2019s top navigation should be simple and concise. It is recommended that you only add the most important links in the top navigation and leave the rest for the footer area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than that, your online travel activity booking marketplace should have the following features in the front-end:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>SEO-Friendly URLs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Optimized as per search engine norms, SEO-Friendly URLs tend to be keyword-rich and short. Your marketplace should offer sellers the flexibility to rewrite\/create SEO-Friendly URLs.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Map View Feature:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Enable service providers to add a precise location for their travel activities. This helps activity seekers to track and reach the location with ease.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Multicurrency:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0An important feature in eCommerce, multicurrency allows seekers to view prices of packages as well as activities in multiple currencies.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Booking Calendar:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Make trip scheduling effortless and date selection super easy for travelers with a calendar view-enabled booking system. With the booking calendar feature, your travelers know exactly which dates are available so they can plan in advance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And more.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, with the basics in the right place, let\u2019s discuss features specific to travelers and hosts in an online travel activity marketplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Features for Travelers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelers are the people who will spend the money on listed tours and packages. Hence, features related to them require special attention. The most critical features on different pages of famous travel websites have been discussed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can gain a competitive edge in the market if you move smartly and spoil your customers with convenience. Travelers don\u2019t mind spending a few extra bucks if it makes their trip more comfortable. In order to cater to their requirements, you can add the following features to your website:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">1. Search Places<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A search feature must be enabled where users can search for destinations and activities to do in a specific location. Key highlights of a search feature include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large database of information about places<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catchy design and smart labeling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auto-suggestions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traveler &#8211; book activity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Traveler-Process.jpg\" alt=\"Traveler Process\" width=\"800\" height=\"1454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Traveler-Process.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Traveler-Process-165x300.jpg 165w, https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Traveler-Process-768x1396.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Traveler-Process-563x1024.jpg 563w, https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Traveler-Process-624x1134.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Traveler-Process-500x909.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><br \/>\n<strong>2. Activity Listings Page<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This page lists the activities to do in a particular city and must have a crisp design that highlights:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The price of each activity mentioned upfront<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A short description of the activity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of reviews mentioned against each activity<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Filter Options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filter functionality should be present in the activity listing page to help travelers sort experiences based on their interests, popularity, reviews, pricing, etc. Filters come in handy when you have a substantial number of activities listed at and near a destination. So, don\u2019t forget to incorporate this feature in your travel and activity booking portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>4. Social Login<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A single sign-on feature where all the details are fetched from your social media profile to create a user account on the website. Social Login provides a secure, feasible, and quickest way to engage users and drive growth. It increases the conversion rate by up to 50%. This is why almost every OTA uses this feature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>5. Activity Details Page<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as a user clicks on an activity from the listings page, they should be redirected to the page containing information about all activities. Users should get all the information they require about the desired activity on this page. They can choose to book online, contact the provider, or seek answers to their queries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>6. Activity Photos &amp; Videos<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Showcase photographs and videos related to activities in a special section \u2014 you can also label that tab as \u2018Gallery\u2019. Add a carousel slider where all images are displayed and can be browsed with a single click.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>7. Insider Profile<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just below the images section, feature the activity provider\u2019s information. It is very important as the explorer will get a more transparent picture of the person providing that particular activity\/experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also add a brief introduction to the activity provider in the \u201cYour Guide\u201d section on the Activity detail page. This information can be fetched from the Guide\u2019s profile page and a link to their \u201cFull Profile\u201d can be hyperlinked. The following information can be included on the profile page:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Profile Picture<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact Functionality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wishlist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review Functionality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provider Verification<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These features might appear basic but they must be part of your portal as they foster trust between your business and the visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Local-guide-process.jpg\" alt=\"Local guide process\" width=\"800\" height=\"1231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Local-guide-process.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Local-guide-process-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Local-guide-process-768x1182.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Local-guide-process-665x1024.jpg 665w, https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Local-guide-process-624x960.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Local-guide-process-500x769.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>8. Reviews<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reviews help travelers to evaluate the quality of the services provided by different vendors. Enable the reviews section on the activity details page to help users in choosing the right service provider to facilitate their travel plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>9. Map Integration<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further down the activity detail page, a map section can be integrated on the page to showcase the exact location of a destination and\/or activities to the travelers. This traveler-friendly feature should definitely be included in your travel website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: If you are building your website on a clone script, make sure this feature is available in order to provide a better user experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>10. Nearby Experiences<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to the \u201cAlso Check\u201d or \u201cYou may Like\u201d sections on eCommerce websites, this feature can help you list nearby experiences on multiple pages. You can use this widget to list more activities based on the visitor\u2019s activity on your website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelers can book multiple activities during their trip to a particular destination and this section allows them to explore more options on your website and share them with their friends as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>11. Save and Contact Option<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple yet effective. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This feature enables<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> users to save a listing and get the contact information about a specific activity provider. This feature allows them to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save an activity in their wishlist<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enables website visitors to contact activity provider for queries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>12. Making Reservations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Making Reservations\u2019 feature is the backbone of any travel booking website and is the biggest revenue generator for the company and vendors alike. Visitors can make a reservation from the activity details page by providing information like date, time, and the number of people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some activities can be booked instantly, others need to be approved by the respective service providers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>13. Making Payments<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrating secure payment methods is a must for every eCommerce business, including travel businesses. Your website must have a streamlined payment process that is supported by a neat user interface. Enable payments from major payment processing platforms like Visa, MasterCard, Amex, PayPal, and Discover Cards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are building your website on a clone script, opt for the one that integrates multiple payment gateways. Only then will you be able to compete with big players like Vayable and Peek.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>14. Account Menu<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some more useful options should be included in the account menu for the convenience of your registered users. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Profile:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Profile page for travelers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Messages: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A special inbox for users<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Reservations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Section listing past and upcoming reservations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Wishlist:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A place for activities marked as \u2018Save to collection\u2019<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Invite Friends:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is part of a promotional activity where users get some perks whenever they recommend a user to make bookings from your website<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>15. Request a Trip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can add this feature to help users request a specific trip. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, several<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> companies are offering tailor-made plans among their listings. These plans include airport transfers, accommodations, travel arrangements, and specific activities in a particular area to name a few.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This feature works best for users who do not want to spend their time exploring every aspect of the trip individually and want everything to be pre-planned as per their convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>16. Gift Cards &amp; Discount Coupons<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Gift Cards\u2019 option enables users to purchase an electronic gift card, usually a coupon code, that can be redeemed later by other users as well. Do not forget to add redemption of discount coupons during checkout to attract more users from a price-sensitive market.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Features for Host or Activity Providers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer free listings on your website if you want to attract more vendors to join your portal. Here are some interesting features that you can provide to service providers on your website:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>1. List an Experience<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the area of your website, vendors can track any feedback posted by a customer, manage listings, schedule posts ahead of time, and more. Highlights of this section include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fetch the basic information of service providers like title, location, a maximum and minimum number of people, duration, and price<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add photos to a listing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare a schedule<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete profile<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify bank details where payments are to be forwarded<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Reviewing and Publishing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some sites give distinct badges to top activity providers. These badges can be showcased on a profile to help travelers know that a vendor is credible. The criteria for earning these badges and their advantages are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vendor needs to have a minimum number of reviews<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offerings from premium users (with badge) should appear higher on the website<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer perks like free passes, press opportunities, and referral bonuses<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add this feature to your travel discovery website and motivate your vendors to deliver excellent service<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Account Menu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Activity providers should be given a dedicated panel to have complete control of their website presence. Here are some important links to include in this section:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>My Experiences:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This allows the providers to see their listed activities and edit them<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Reservations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Past and upcoming reservations made by travelers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Payout Settings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bank account details and related information<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Transaction History:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This section will display a list of monetary transactions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Official Blog<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a blog to publish travel-related posts and news on a regular basis and an awesome way to get more leads through inbound marketing. A blog helps you in improving your website\u2019s positioning on different search engines. Make sure that your website\u2019s script includes a blog-powered section that can be managed easily using a CMS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>4. Floating Main Navigation Bar<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel eCommerce sites often opt for a floating navigation bar that remains on top even if you scroll down. This also makes navigation easy and improves the user experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>5. Go to Top Button<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a travel website displays many activities on its listing page, a \u2018Go to Top\u2019 button makes sense. It will save the hard work required to browse through the activities and return all the way to the top by scrolling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After hotel booking websites, travel and activity booking marketplaces are the next big thing for the travel industry. If you are planning to launch a travel activity booking website of your own then this is the best time to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you find the software solution that fits your website requirements and includes the aforementioned features. Alternatively, you can opt to create your website with an out-of-the-box solution like FunAway and have a brand new website up and running in very less time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cta_box\">\n<div class=\"cta_title\">\n<h2>FunAway is an online travel &amp; activity booking software with all essential features<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta_button\"><a class=\"button customBtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/online-travel-activity-marketplace-solution.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Within a short span of time, online travel activities have become a big part of eCommerce. It inspires budding entrepreneurs to enter online tourism and become travel activity providers for travelers all around the world. 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