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LaunchTrip: Enhancing Group Travel with Innovative Solutions

Group travel app rebuilt in under 60 days

Technologies: Node.js, NestJS, React Native, Next.js, Amadeus GDS, PostgreSQL, AWS
<60 Days
Complete rebuild
Founder Exit
Successful outcome
Amadeus
GDS integrated
Woman on a bicycle using a smartphone for hotel bookings in a tropical setting, showcasing BitLab's tech solutions.

Before BitLab

Slow, buggy platform
GDS integration failing
No technical leadership

After BitLab

Live in under 60 days
Amadeus fully integrated
Successful founder exit

"The right technology partner is critical. BitLab took us from concept to a live platform in a few months and created a product that kept us competitive."

A man in a navy polo shirt sits casually against a geometric background, representing LaunchTrip's professional image.
Julian Ing
CEO, LaunchTrip

The Challenge

LaunchTrip faced multiple bottlenecks with their travel platform.

Buggy Platform

Initial platform was slow, buggy, and poorly optimized.

GDS Integration

Integrating with outdated Global Distribution Systems required extensive work.

No Technical Leadership

Lacked a CTO to oversee the project.

The Solution

BitLab provided a comprehensive platform overhaul.

01

Complete Rebuild

Robust backend, web and mobile applications from scratch.

02

Amadeus Integration

Real-time bookings and inventory access from the GDS.

03

Fractional CTO

Managed internal and external teams, coordinated with GDS API teams.

Product Screenshots

Woman riding a bicycle on a tropical path with a mobile travel app interface, showcasing LaunchTrip's group travel features.Profile of traveler Maria Mana on a smartphone app showing hotel details and booking options for LaunchTrip's service.Three mobile device screens displaying a hotel booking summary from LaunchTrip, featuring reservation details and pricing.Smartphone screens displaying LaunchTrip app features: profile summary, notifications, and live concert.

The Results

LaunchTrip achieved stability and a successful exit.

Operational Platform

Fully operational with Amadeus GDS integration.

Rapid Impact

Positive results felt within 2-3 weeks.

Successful Exit

Foundation enabled successful founder exit.

Video Testimonial

Technologies

Node.jsNestJSReact NativeNext.jsAmadeus GDSPostgreSQLAWS

Services Provided

Mobile Development

Cross-platform mobile apps for iOS and Android.

Custom Software Development

Full-stack web and mobile platform development.

API Development & Integration

Complex GDS API integration (Amadeus) for real-time bookings.

UX/UI Design

Consumer-facing travel booking interfaces.

Servers & Cloud Infrastructure

Scalable backend for real-time inventory and booking.

Quality Assurance & Testing

End-to-end testing for booking flows and payment processing.

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