Web In Travel’s Post

🚀 Thrilled to Attend Agoda Dev Day 2024! 🌐 I had the incredible opportunity to attend Agoda Dev Day, where the spirit of innovation and collaboration was truly palpable. As a hub of cutting-edge technology, Agoda continues to set benchmarks in how we approach modern software engineering. Here are a few key takeaways that left me in awe: 💡 Engineering Excellence: From scalable microservices to robust CI/CD pipelines, Agoda’s engineering teams are solving complex challenges with efficiency and creativity. Their focus on building systems that are resilient, reliable, and ready for global scale is truly inspiring. 🤖 AI & ML in Action: Agoda’s use of data science and machine learning is nothing short of revolutionary. From personalizing travel experiences to optimizing operational workflows, their data-driven culture is unlocking endless possibilities. 📦 Innovative Tech Stack: It’s fascinating to see Agoda leverage modern technologies like Kubernetes, TypeScript, and React alongside a commitment to fostering strong developer productivity with custom-built tools and frameworks. 🌍 Global Impact: Building products for millions of users worldwide means navigating the complexities of localization, scalability, and performance. The thoughtfulness behind these solutions is a testament to Agoda’s dedication to user experience. It’s clear that innovation isn’t just a buzzword at Agoda—it’s a mindset woven into every project and conversation. Kudos to the entire team for putting together such a stellar event. Feeling inspired and ready to take these learnings into my work! 🙌 #AgodaDevDay #TechInnovation #EngineeringExcellence #GrowthMindset #Agoda

At Agoda, we strive to provide our users with the tools they need to make confident booking decisions. Yet, delays in getting property-related information remain a common frustration for many travelers. To tackle this, we developed the Property Ask Me Anything (AMA) Bot, an AI-powered chatbot aimed at improving how users interact with property information. In this article, Supakarn Purivekin, Staff Software Engineer at Agoda, shares the challenges we faced, how we built this tool, and our plans for its future evolution. Read now: https://ago-da.co/3BCkFWC #techatagoda #lifeatagoda

🚀 Hello fellow product enthusiasts! 🔍 I am here with yet another fun-filled Case Study! 🎉😄 💡One fine day I was utilizing MMT to make some bookings, and I found a few challenges in completing the task. So I thought to myself, why don't I make a Case Study on the same and come up with solutions that can help MakeMyTrip to increase their conversion rates? So here it is, I hope you all like it.🦸♂️🚀 Big shoutout to MakeMyTrip, Cleartrip, Agoda, Tripadvisor, Expedia Group, and others for their incredible work in the traveltech industry! 📬 Your feedback and insights are always welcome as we embark on this journey together! Let's keep the innovation flowing! 💡🚀 #ProductManagement #CaseStudy #ProblemSolving #UserExperience #Swiggy #Zomato #Upraised💡

One of the most powerful things about team-building events is the shared memories they create. During our recent GoSnoop project with Agoda, we were reminded of this truth: Our favorite moments weren’t about individuals shining, it was about teams conquering challenges together, creating meaningful impacts, and making unforgettable memories for others. Shared experiences like these are the foundation of resilience teams. -- They’re the stories we tell, the lessons we carry, and the bonds we strengthen along the way. At GoSnoop, it’s not just the teams we host that grow through the process, we do too. Every event challenges us to collaborate, innovate, and build stronger connections within our own team as we create impactful experiences for others. A huge thank you to Agoda and Dima Schuster for trusting us with this adventure and for bringing your energy and open-mindedness to every challenge. Your enthusiasm and feedback inspires us to continue doing what we love! 🎉 #GoSnoop #TeamBuilding #SharedMemories #ResilienceTeam #StrongerTogether

"I've moved roles from Data Science to Marketing to Product. But even inside those, I've changed roles and changed people. Projects come, and the company innovates, and things change. That's what keeps me excited." This year marks the tenth work anniversary of Agoda's Chief Product Officer, Ittai Chorev. 👉 Read Ittai's story on our blog: ago-da.co/ittai-li #agoda #lifeatagoda

Getting your team to try a new tool doesn’t have to be difficult. Push Groups bring engineers together to test tools in real-time and share honest feedback. Learn how Joel Dickson, Director of Engineering at Agoda, simplifies tool adoption with this approach. 👉 ago-da.co/3Bzu1T8 #techatagoda #lifeatagoda

Programming jam with the team today (yes, im a technical cofounder) moving our progress on this from 50% completion rate to 70%. In another 2 weeks, we should be good for private onboarding with selected operators - at no cost. Integrating Reyhut Automation with more than 100 booking platforms in the likes of Agoda, Traveloka and others - is not easy. Some tech friends even asked us to not build it due to the complexity. They were not wrong. It took most players more than 2 years to came up with one - can we do it in less than 8 months? Full OTA sync with live availability management and seamless rate management (plus dynamic rate powered by AI) will be our most important acceleration enabler. While we have a differentiating tech on the smart devices, feature parity on some key capabilities still is a must and we aim to tick this box within the next 6 months. Onward, upward! PS: We have more than 200 high quality leads to develop in our lead centre now, do you know any hungry and talented B2B SaaS salesperson that could help me?

Uber’s potential $20 billion acquisition of Expedia is positioned to transform the travel and transportation landscape. Management Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi’s background, as he previously led Expedia. Vision Becoming a “super app” by integrating ride-hailing, food delivery, logistics, and travel services under one platform. Super App potential 📲 1. Unified Platorm 🚉 (Example: Users could book a flight, schedule an Uber to the airport, and arrange accommodations all within one app.) 2. Efficient & Ecosystem under one umbrella ☂️ Travelers could use a single app for end-to-end planning: flights, ground transportation, accommodations, and even restaurant reservations or excursions. 3. Global Market Potential 🌎 Both companies operate on a global scale, with millions of users. The merger could solidify their position in international markets, especially in regions where super apps like Grab and WeChat dominate. What do you think about keeping your travel docs under one platform?! #uber #expedia #travel #product

How Does Agoda Scale for Millions of Travelers? 🚀 In a recent interview with the Enginears podcast, our Director of Engineering, Paolo Bruzzo shared insights into the engineering strategies behind Agoda’s platform. Here are some of the highlights: • Scaling Infrastructure: Managing over 100,000 requests per second with optimized performance • Reliability at Checkout: Ensuring seamless booking experiences with fail-safe workflows • Cost-Efficient Engineering: Balancing scale with intelligent code optimization • Multi-Product Platform: Integrating flights, hotels, and more on one unified infrastructure • On-Premise Flexibility: Leveraging our infrastructure to stay agile and adaptable 👉 Learn more https://ago-da.co/40N1gga #techatagoda #enginears

Agoda "Disappointing Experience with Agoda I recently had a frustrating encounter with Agoda's customer support team, and I feel compelled to share my experience. After booking a hotel through their platform, I encountered an issue with my reservation. I reached out to Agoda's support team, expecting assistance. Unfortunately, the response was slow, unhelpful, and dismissive. Despite multiple attempts to resolve the issue, I was met with: - Unresponsive chat support - Unhelpful email responses - Lack of empathy or understanding As a frequent traveler and loyal customer, I expect better from Agoda. Poor customer support can make or break a company's reputation. Has anyone else had a similar experience with Agoda? I'd love to hear your stories. Let's hold companies accountable for providing excellent customer service! #Agoda #CustomerSupport #DisappointingExperience #Travel #HotelBooking"