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Internet booking engine for cruise line company

For AIDA Cruises, we implemented the further development of the Internet booking engine and the connection to the web front end.

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The Challenge

Real-time data provision

AIDA faced the challenge of providing real-time data from various booking systems in order to meet the ever-increasing demands of the online booking market. The existing interfaces of the TTG (Travel Technology Group) proved unsuitable for operating an effective online booking platform, both in terms of functionality and response speed. This led to frustration among AIDA's customers and missed booking opportunities due to outdated or inaccurate information. This fact, combined with growing competition, made it essential to find a solution in the form of a modern Internet Booking Engine (IBE) that would enable fast and reliable delivery of booking data.

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The Solution

Development of an IBE

To overcome this challenge, a middleware solution was developed that enabled the seamless integration of various booking systems. This middleware captured real-time data from various sources such as data warehouse extracts, reports, and TTG interfaces. By utilizing modern technologies such as Java, the Spring Framework, and Ehcache, a robust and scalable platform was created that enabled the rapid processing of large amounts of data. The constant updating of prices and availability ensured that the information on AIDA's booking platforms was always up to date. This solution made it possible to provide a reliable and flexible internet booking engine that met the growing demands of the online travel market.

What we have developed

  • Reliable booking system
  • Flexible connection of booking sources and applications via APIs
  • Reduced manual effort through automated data exchange
  • Seamless integration of various booking platforms from AIDA
  • Efficient management of booking processes

The Result

Automated booking management

By implementing this solution, AIDA was able to ensure a fail-safe system for bookings via its website and other platforms. The flexible connection of booking sources and applications via APIs enabled the seamless integration of various AIDA booking platforms, including EXPInet booking mask, EXPInet travel search, aida.de, and the Sales Partner API. Automated data exchange significantly reduced manual effort and enabled efficient management of booking processes using the new Internet Booking Engine.

Trusted review

We have been working successfully with AIDA for several years.

Every year, thousands of people enjoy their vacations thanks to smooth processes enabled by software solutions from GECKO. Expertise in the cruise industry and personal contact persons are skills that have been valued by AIDA Cruises for years.

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Christian Lanz

CEO, GECKO Software

I'm happy to help

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the project or are planning one of your own.

Sebastian Klemm Projektleiter Cruise Ship Software bei GECKO Software

Sebastian Klemm

Team Leader Tourism and Cruise Software
Phone: +49 381 45488-0

About AIDA Cruises

AIDA Cruises has been the market leader in Germany for several years and in 2020 had a capacity of almost 32,000 beds on a total of 14 cruise ships. The company currently employs 15,600 people from 60 countries. The AIDA fleet offers trips to 60 countries on five continents, with 180 routes and over 300 ports of call. AIDA Cruises is the Rostock branch of Costa Crociere, the Italian owner, which in turn belongs to the British-American parent company Carnival Corporation & plc.

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