A Travel-Tech Platform Connecting Travelers With Trusted Tour Agencies

How Onix built a travel platform, giving agencies powerful management tools and travelers a seamless way to browse and book tours.

Travel
Industry
10 specialists
Team size
UAE
Location
6 months
Project duration

[ Business context ]

The founders of Tyrhal operated their own travel agency. As they grew, they noticed a problem in the market: many tour agencies struggled with outdated systems and lacked the tools to manage packages efficiently.

So our clients came up with a bigger idea: building a travel portal where verified travel agencies can publish their tours, earn revenue, and reach a wider audience, while Tyrhal earns commissions.

Onix joined the project to take this concept from idea → discovery → MVP → ongoing support.

Product scope

The Onix team was responsible for building a travel platform from scratch, including:

Validating the business model and multi-agency structure

Designing scalable architecture for a marketplace with dashboards and mobile apps

Defining the MVP scope and development roadmap

Establishing strict data segregation between agencies

Building an intuitive booking flow with partial payments and agency approval logic

Managing complex logic: admin roles, agency roles, staff permissions, traveler roles

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[ Solutions we provided ]

When Onix joined the project, Tyrhal was still just an idea. We began with a discovery phase to define the business model, design a multi-agency architecture, and scope an MVP that fit the client’s budget and timeline, showing how to build a travel platform.

Once the foundation was clear, our team moved into development, building a platform for travelers and travel agencies from scratch in just six months.

Throughout the project, we guided the client on optimizing the cost of building a travel portal, suggesting efficient alternatives that kept the MVP scalable, lightweight, and ready for launch.

Advanced Admin Portal

We created an admin interface that allows Tyrhal’s team to onboard agencies, verify their credibility, manage global settings, view cross-agency analytics, and ensure the entire ecosystem runs smoothly.

Agency Management Portal

We have built a dedicated web dashboard that allows agencies to manage every aspect of their business, including tour creation and management, pricing, availability, bookings, and staff roles.

Intuitive Mobile Apps for Travelers

We created iOS and Android apps that allow travelers to explore curated packages, filter by destination or budget, read verified reviews, save favorites, and book with secure payments. The apps include a smooth booking and confirmation flow.

Smart Search & Filtering

To help travelers find the perfect trip quickly, we designed a flexible search engine with advanced filters, including destination, trip type, budget, agency rating, number of days, categories, and more.This transformed endless scrolling into a fast and personalized discovery experience.

Setting Up Secure Booking & Payment Flows

To build a travel platform, we implemented a reliable booking mechanism that allows travelers to book instantly, pay securely, and receive confirmations once the agency approves their booking.Partial payments and secure gateways ensure a smooth, trustworthy experience.

Designing for Scalability and Multi-Tenancy

We built an architecture that keeps agency data strictly separated, supports seasonal traffic spikes, and allows the business to expand without significant rework.Tyrhal can onboard new agencies at any time without performance concerns.

Core technology stack we used

TypeScript,

NestJS,

Prisma,

PostgreSQL,

JWT,

Docker,

Flutter

[ Results ]

Launching Tyrhal’s MVP marked a significant milestone for the client’s business. In just six months, the concept transformed from a raw idea into a fully functional travel platform.

Today, Tyrhal is a modern, reliable, and competitive travel-tech solution, giving both agencies and travelers a better, more transparent way to plan and book travel.

The client unlocked an entirely new revenue stream, opening new growth paths and expanding the platform’s value.

By allowing partner agencies to list their tours for commission, Tyrhal scaled far beyond its original single-agency model.

Today, Onix continues to support Tyrhal with ongoing improvements, monitoring, and feature enhancements. The platform is stable, scalable, and well-positioned for the next phase of growth.