WordPress Website Development for Tour Operator

### **Job Title**: Build a WordPress Website with Tour Booking Engine and Custom Travel Agent Portal for Indian Market ### **Job Description**: I am a tour operator based in New Delhi, India, looking to create a professional WordPress website to showcase my holiday packages, fixed departures, and tours to multiple destinations. The website should have a booking engine for customers to directly book tours, as well as a separate portal for travel agents to sign up, view packages, and set their own commission rate (between 0% and 15%) on each package they want to offer. The website should be user-friendly, mobile-responsive, secure, and SEO-optimized. ### **Scope of Work**: 1. **Website Design**: - Create a professional and visually appealing design that aligns with the tourism industry. - The design should be modern, user-friendly, and mobile-responsive. - Easy navigation for users to browse multiple destinations, packages, and tour details. 2. **Booking Engine**: - Implement a booking engine that allows customers to: - View tour packages with dates, prices, and detailed descriptions. - Book tours directly and make payments via a secure payment gateway (e.g., Razorpay, PayPal). - Receive email confirmations for their bookings. - The system should handle multiple destinations, fixed departure dates, and different types of packages (e.g., group tours, private tours). 3. **Travel Agent Portal**: - Allow travel agents to **sign up** as members on the website with a **custom registration form** that captures agent details (Agency Name, Contact Info, License Number, etc.). - After signing up, agents should have access to a **custom dashboard** where they can: - View a list of all available tours and packages with details, pricing, and availability. - **Set their own commission rate** on each package using a **commission slider** (between 0% and 15%) displayed on the package page. This commission will be added to the agent’s booking price. - The slider should adjust the agent’s booking price dynamically based on the commission percentage they set. - Book tours for their clients at their preferred price (based on commission). - Track their bookings and commissions for each tour. 4. **Payment Integration**: - Integrate secure online payment systems, including **Razorpay** (for Indian customers) and **PayPal** (for international customers). - Ensure the payment gateway is reliable, secure, and easy to use for both customers and travel agents. 5. **Backend/Admin Dashboard**: - Develop a simple admin dashboard for me (the tour operator) to: - Manage and update tour packages and availability. - Track all bookings (from both customers and agents). - View detailed reports of bookings, payments, and commissions for agents. - Manage agent commissions and adjust rates, if needed. 6. **Email Notifications**: - Set up automatic email notifications for both customers and travel agents, including: - Booking confirmations. - Booking reminders. - Special promotions or deals (for agents and customers). - Agent commission updates. 7. **SEO & Content**: - Implement basic **SEO optimization** to help the website rank well on search engines (especially for local Indian searches). - Integrate SEO tools like **Yoast SEO** or similar plugins to optimize page titles, descriptions, and URLs. 8. **Security**: - Ensure the website is secure with an **SSL certificate** for secure payments. - Implement additional security measures to protect user data and payment information. - Regular backup and security plugins to safeguard the website from threats. 9. **Mobile Compatibility**: - Ensure the website is fully responsive and works well on mobile devices, considering the high number of mobile users in India. ### **Job Responsibilities**: - **Initial Consultation**: Understand the business needs and goals of the tour operator. - **Design & Development**: Create the layout, design, and functionality of the WordPress website. - **Tour Booking Engine**: Implement a booking system that is easy to use for both customers and travel agents. - **Agent Portal Creation**: Develop a custom travel agent portal where agents can view packages and set their commission rate using the commission slider. - **Payment Gateway Integration**: Integrate reliable payment gateways (Razorpay, PayPal) for secure payment processing. - **Customization**: Customize the site as needed for specific requirements, such as different price levels for agents or custom commission tracking. - **SEO Setup**: Set up SEO plugins to optimize the website for search engines. - **Testing**: Test the website thoroughly for booking functionality, mobile responsiveness, and security. - **Training & Support**: Provide basic training on how to manage the site, update packages, and track agent bookings. Also, offer support during the initial post-launch phase. ### **Required Skills**: - Expertise in **WordPress development**. - Proficiency with **booking plugins** (e.g., WP Travel Engine, WooCommerce Bookings, Bookly, or similar). - Experience integrating **payment gateways** like **Razorpay** and **PayPal**. - Ability to build **custom registration forms** and user roles (e.g., Travel Agent role). - Knowledge of **SEO optimization** for WordPress sites. - Strong experience in **custom development** to implement features like the commission slider (0-15%). - Experience in creating **secure websites** (SSL, backups, data protection). - Strong communication skills to understand requirements and deliver accordingly. ### **Optional but Preferred**: - Previous experience with travel websites or tour operator portals. - Ability to offer ongoing support after the website is launched (optional). - Knowledge of the **Indian travel market** and customer behavior. ### **Budget**: - Please provide your estimate for the entire project. - Include a breakdown of costs for design, development, plugins, and any third-party services (e.g., payment gateways, SSL certificates). ### **Timeline**: - Expected project duration: **4-6 weeks** (please confirm the timeline based on your availability). ### **Deliverables**: 1. Fully functional WordPress website with tour packages and booking engine. 2. A custom travel agent portal where agents can set their commission via a slider. 3. Payment gateway integrations and security features. 4. Admin dashboard for managing packages, bookings, and commissions. 5. Basic SEO setup for the website. 6. Documentation and training on website management. --- ### **How to Apply**: - Please share your **previous experience** in building similar websites (preferably in the tourism or e-commerce industry). - Provide links to any **relevant projects** or **portfolio**. - Describe your **proposed plan** for the project, including the technology stack, tools, and plugins you recommend. - **Provide an estimated cost** and **timeline** for completion. - Let me know if you have any **questions** about the project before bidding. The website should have a minimalist design, focusing on simplicity and ease of navigation. . The website should integrate a user reviews and ratings system for tours.