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Data Storage / Cloud Computing

Data Storage / Cloud Computing

BidYourStay – Homestay Booking and Bidding Platform

A unique bidding-based booking platform for homestays

A unique bidding-based booking platform for homestays

700+

Clients

40K

Projects

10K+

Units sold

99K+

Designed

Summary

Summary

Summary

Synthlane partnered with BidYourStay to revolutionize the travel accommodation experience by developing a unique bidding-based booking platform for homestays. The goal was to create a digital ecosystem where travelers could negotiate prices and hosts could maximize occupancy rates. By blending convenience, transparency, and flexibility, Synthlane helped bridge the gap between affordability for guests and profitability for hosts.

Synthlane partnered with BidYourStay to revolutionize the travel accommodation experience by developing a unique bidding-based booking platform for homestays. The goal was to create a digital ecosystem where travelers could negotiate prices and hosts could maximize occupancy rates. By blending convenience, transparency, and flexibility, Synthlane helped bridge the gap between affordability for guests and profitability for hosts.

Challenge

Challenge

Challenge

  1. Travelers lacked a centralized platform to negotiate or bid for better prices on home stays.

  2. Hosts faced issues with unverified bookings, cancellations, and inefficient communication with guests.

  3. Manual pricing and listing management caused delays and operational inefficiencies.

  4. There was no dynamic system to balance demand and supply during p.eak and off seasons.

Solution

Solution

Solution

  1. Built an intuitive mobile and web application allowing users to browse, bid, and book homestays seamlessly.

  1. Integrated a smart bidding engine that lets travelers place competitive offers while hosts can accept, reject, or counter in real-time.

  2. Developed a host dashboard for managing listings, availability, pricing, and guest communication.

  3. Implemented automated booking and payment systems to reduce cancellations and ensure secure transactions.

  4. Designed a scalable backend architecture to handle high traffic during holidays and travel seasons.

MacBook Pro on table beside white iMac and Magic Mouse
MacBook Pro on table beside white iMac and Magic Mouse

Results & Impact

Results & Impact

Results & Impact

  1. Hosts experienced up to 40% higher occupancy rates through dynamic pricing and bidding flexibility.

  2. Travelers saved up to 20% on average compared to standard booking platforms.

  3. Improved trust and transparency through verified listings and secure in-app communication.

  4. Faster booking process reduced manual coordination time by 60%.

  5. Enhanced host revenue management with real-time data insights and analytics.

  6. Successfully established a new category of bidding-based accommodation booking, setting BidYourStay apart in the travel-tech market.

Conclusion

Conclusion

Conclusion

Through close collaboration with Synthlane, BidYourStay transformed the traditional homestay booking model into an interactive and value-driven marketplace. The platform empowered both travelers and hosts with flexibility, transparency, and smarter pricing control — creating a win-win ecosystem that redefined how people find and book homestays in the digital age.

Through close collaboration with Synthlane, BidYourStay transformed the traditional homestay booking model into an interactive and value-driven marketplace. The platform empowered both travelers and hosts with flexibility, transparency, and smarter pricing control — creating a win-win ecosystem that redefined how people find and book homestays in the digital age.