Luke Stays - Short-Term Rental Booking Website Using Cloud Microservices

Modern, scalable booking website with GatsbyJS and integrating third-party services through microservices on Microsoft Azure.

Web Apps & Websites

Modern, scalable booking website with GatsbyJS and integrating third-party services through microservices on Microsoft Azure.

Challenge

Luke Stays, an established vacation rental brand in the UK and UAE, was facing several challenges due to their outdated WordPress website, which was struggling to server the growing business. The primary pain points client faced with were:

Incorrect pricing resulting in lost revenue

Missed and incorrect bookings

Poor outdated website that hurt the company's reputation and image

Our Approach

To address these challenges, Codativity used the following approach:

Analysis of the current solution and the capabilities and availability of third-party integrations

Preparing a bespoke web design with a UX to provide best lead generation and conversion

Designing an integrated solution with a new website and integrated with third-party services

The Solution

Codativity developed a new website with a booking module in GastbyJS framework, hosted in the cloud to maximize scalability and reliability. The website delivered fast-loading times and a modern booking experience for the guests. Back-end support was implemented using microservices running on Microsoft Azure, where all the integration with the third-party services was handled and supported the main website logic. Services provided:

Website design and development in GatsbyJS framework and deployment to cloud-hosting

Developing of microservices in .NET for integration with third-party and the website

Developing payment integration with Stripe

Cloud and CDN hosting configuration and deployment

Results & Benefits

The solution improved direct bookings via the website and elevated the image of the company as a modern short-term rental provider. By utilizing already configured third-party services the client saved on costly development and avoided disruptions to their core business, constantly providing stable booking revenue. Main benefits on the implementation:

Significantly increased number of direct bookings on the website

Maximized revenue by providing accurate and up-to-date pricing on the listings and the ability to quickly adjust it based on the volume of reservations

Improved lead generation and conversions for their property management and franchise business