Case study

Holistic digital concierge platform solutions from hotels for hotels

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GET LOCAL is a technology startup company founded 2016 in Zurich with the vision of becoming the number one B2B service and technology provider for hotels and serviced apartments.

GET LOCAL develops and operates B2B marketplaces and tailor-made software solutions for hotels. Their all-in-one booking tools create touchpoints throughout the customer journey for the sales of local services, activities and experiences enabling hotels to cross-/upsell internal and external offers.

Country:: Switzerland
Industry:: Proptech
Our service:: IT nearshoring services
Client since:: 2019

Visit Get Local

5+ years of collaboration

200k+ lines of code

85% test automation coverage

Challenge

GET LOCAL realised the importance and advantages of having an external development team early on. While their first collaboration with a software development agency was satisfactory, they sought greater dedication throughout the entire process and desired fresh and innovative ideas. The first task was to assess the existing code and then implement any necessary changes accordingly.

API illustration for Get Local - a digital concierge platform

Solution

With a dedicated nearshore team at Holycode the process of refactoring the entire application was kicked off. Subsequently, the demand for a mobile application arose, leading to the expansion of the team to include QA, resulting in a well-optimized and automated workflow. These solutions were devised to extend the business logic and accomplishments, allowing for the integration of public transportation ticketing systems into the platform.

The highlight of the collaboration with Holycode is that GET LOCAL now possesses a versatile business solution, potentially applicable to businesses across the entire hospitality industry, not limited to hotels as it was initially.

Stefan Neukom

Founder and CEO of GET LOCAL

Thanks to our trusted partner, Holycode, we successfully navigated through the initial shortage of skilled programmers and transformed our code into a scalable foundation. Undoubtedly, the COVID-19 pandemic had a substantial impact on our industry. However, Holycode’s unwavering support during that challenging period played a crucial role in helping us stay focused on our work and adapt to new circumstances more effectively. As a result, our portfolio of services and products has expanded, and we now aim to reach new heights in digitising the hospitality landscape. The enduring partnership between GET LOCAL and Holycode continues, driven by our shared aspiration for even greater success.