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bedandbreakfastsguide.com Live Property Feed

Seamlessly integrating live property feeds from Booking.com, Laterooms, and Eviivo—expanding listings, enabling real-time bookings, and enhancing the user experience.

In 2014, we embarked on a pivotal project to enhance the Bed and Breakfasts Guide platform by integrating live property feeds from prominent partners, including Booking.com, Laterooms.com, and Eviivo. This initiative aimed to expand the platform's property listings and provide users with real-time availability and booking options. The integration process presented several complexities that we systematically addressed to ensure a seamless and efficient user experience.

Challenges and Solutions:

1. Diverse Data Transfer Methods:

Each partner utilized different data transfer protocols—Booking.com employed WSDL SOAP services, Laterooms.com provided RESTful APIs, and Eviivo offered XML feeds. To manage these variations, we developed a flexible integration layer capable of handling multiple communication protocols. This layer translated incoming data into a standardized format, facilitating consistent processing and display across the platform.

2. Inconsistent Data Structures:

The property data from each partner varied in structure and terminology. For instance, amenities were labeled differently across platforms, with terms like "Pool" and "Swimming Pool" used interchangeably. To address this, we implemented a data normalization process that mapped disparate terms to a unified schema. This approach ensured that users received coherent and accurate information, regardless of the data source.

3. Mitigating Third-Party Dependency Impacts:

Reliance on external data sources introduced potential risks to platform performance and stability. To mitigate these concerns, we designed the system to operate asynchronously, allowing the platform to function independently of third-party response times. We also implemented robust caching mechanisms to store frequently accessed data, reducing the need for repeated external requests and enhancing overall performance. Additionally, regular updates and security audits were conducted to maintain the integrity and reliability of the integrated services.

Through meticulous planning and the implementation of these solutions, the Bed and Breakfasts Guide platform successfully integrated live property feeds, enriching the user experience with a broader selection of accommodations and real-time booking capabilities.

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