All-in-One Accommodation Booking Platform Development

Requirements Specification for Airbnb-like Booking Platform 1. Project Overview The planned platform allows users to book and rent accommodations, similar to Airbnb. The platform will be available as both a webpage and an app (iOS and Android). It includes a Booking Engine, Channel Manager, and comprehensive User Interface. 2. Goals and Objectives - Main Objective: Develop a booking platform for accommodations with an integrated Channel Manager and a Booking Engine. - Target Audience: Guests looking for accommodations and hosts offering their properties for rent. 3. Functional Requirements 3.1 User Roles - Guest: Can search for accommodations, make bookings, and leave reviews, get mobilekey - Host: Can list properties, manage bookings, and track revenue, send mobilekey to guest - Administrator: Manages users, content, bookings, and system data. 3.2 User Interface (UI) - Responsive design for desktop, tablet, and smartphone. - Multi-language support (e.g., English, German, Spanish). - Easy navigation with clear menus and search features. 3.3 Registration and Login - Sign-up via email, Google, Facebook, Apple. - Two-factor authentication (optional). - User profile with personal information, payment details, and booking history. 3.4 Search Functionality - Filters: Date, price, guest count, property type, amenities. - Map View: Integration with Google Maps or OpenStreetMap. - Advanced Search: Reviews, popularity, proximity to attractions. 3.5 Booking System (Booking Engine) - Real-time availability synced with Channel Manager. - Dynamic pricing based on demand and availability. - Payment options: Credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay. 3.6 Channel Manager - Integration: Connect with external platforms like [login to view URL], Expedia, VRBO. - Synchronization: Auto-update availability and prices. - Reporting: Overview of bookings, cancellations, and revenue. 3.7 Reviews and Feedback - Rating system: 1 to 5 stars with comment section. - Moderation: Reviews checked by the administrator. 3.8 Notifications - Email and push notifications for booking confirmations, reminders, and messages from - Personalized user dashboard displaying upcoming bookings, past bookings, and saved properties. - In-app messaging system for guests to communicate directly with hosts. - Host identity and property verification process to ensure trust and safety. - Ability for guests to save and manage a wishlist of favorite properties. - Calendar synchronization with external calendars such as Google Calendar or iCal. - Hosts can create custom cancellation policies and guests can see them before booking. - Integrated customer support chat feature for instant assistance. - Detailed analytics for hosts, including booking trends, customer demographics, and revenue reports. - Ability for hosts to offer discount codes and special promotions. - Comprehensive dashboard for hosts to manage multiple properties, bookings, and revenue analytics. guests/hosts. - In-app notifications. 3.9 Payment Processing - Payment Gateway: Integration with Stripe, PayPal. - Security Measures: PCI DSS compliance, SSL encryption. - Cancellation Policies: Flexible, moderate, and strict. 3.10 App Features - Native apps for iOS and Android. - Offline mode: Access to booking details without internet connection, Mobilekey via NFC to open a door - Push Notifications: Instant updates on booking status. 4. Non-functional Requirements 4.1 Security - Data protection and encryption (SSL/TLS). - GDPR compliance. - Regular security audits and backups. 4.2 Performance - Fast loading times (max 3 seconds). - Scalable architecture for high user volumes. - 99.9% uptime. 4.3 Usability - Intuitive user interface. - Consistent design and user experience. - Accessibility (WCAG 2.1 compliance). 5. Technical Requirements 5.1 Technologies - Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React/Vue.js. - Backend: Node.js/Express or Django/Flask (Python). - Database: PostgreSQL or MySQL. - Cloud Hosting: Azure. - App Framework: React Native or Flutter. 5.2 Integrations - Payment Systems: Stripe, PayPal. - Map Integration: Google Maps API or OpenStreetMap. - Channel Manager API: [login to view URL], Airbnb, Expedia. - AMADEO API for Mobilekeys 5.3 Testing and Quality Assurance - Unit tests, integration tests, end-to-end tests. - Usability testing with focus groups. - Beta testing phase before launch. 6. Project Timeline 1. Requirement analysis and design: 4 weeks. 2. Frontend and backend development: 12 weeks. 3. Integration and testing: 6 weeks. 4. Beta testing and feedback implementation: 4 weeks. 5. Launch and marketing: 2 weeks. 7. Resources and Budget - Team: Project Manager, Backend Developer, Frontend Developer, UI/UX Designer, QA Tester. - Budget: Please create an Offer chapter by chapter in case we order step by step 8. Risks and Assumptions - Risks: API integration delays, legal requirements, scalability issues. - Assumptions: Sufficient server capacity, stable internet connections, legal clearances for operation in target countries. 9. Acceptance Criteria - The platform meets all the requirements defined in this document. - Successful completion of all tests. - Positive feedback from the beta phase. Include in-app messaging for communication between guests and hosts. Implement ID verification for hosts and guests. Include advanced profile customization options for both guests and hosts. Include a live chat support feature for real-time customer assistance. The platform should have a classic and elegant design aesthetic. The platform should have a classic and elegant design aesthetic. Include an automated dispute resolution process for handling refunds and issues. The platform should have a modern and sleek design aesthetic. The platform should have a classic and elegant design aesthetic. The platform should have a classic and elegant design aesthetic.