Automating Travel Data & Pricing for Polar Expeditions with Laravel & AWS
Industries
Travel & Hospitality
Services
API Integration & Automation, Data Synchronization & Management
Tools We used
Laravel, AWS, Widgety API, Cron Jobs, Excel Import & Data Processing
Challenges We Faced
- Third-Party API Integration Issues – The company relied on Widgety API for trip data but needed it stored locally and updated dynamically whenever new trips were added.
- Inconsistent Pricing Updates – The client required a way to update trip prices in real time using Excel imports, ensuring accuracy and flexibility.
Managing trip data and pricing manually was inefficient, leading to outdated information and potential pricing discrepancies.
WhizzBridge’s Solution
- Automated Data Synchronization – Developed cron jobs to fetch and store trip data from Widgety API, ensuring real-time synchronization with the local database.
- Structured Data Organization – Reorganized imported data to improve searchability and filtering, enhancing user experience.
- Excel-Based Dynamic Pricing – Implemented an Excel import feature, allowing the client to update trip prices seamlessly.
Results We Achieved
- Real-Time Trip Data Updates – Automated API synchronization ensured the latest trip details were always available.
- Seamless Dynamic Pricing Adjustments – The client could update trip prices instantly using simple Excel imports.
- Improved Data Accessibility – Enhanced search and filter options made trip management more efficient.
The company now operates with automated data updates, real-time pricing flexibility, and a streamlined workflow.
