Client Overview
Industry
Hospitality
Partnership Since
2024
Location
India
The Challenge
In the highly competitive hospitality sector, real-time pricing data is key to making informed decisions. Our client required daily insights into competitor pricing and market trends to fine-tune their pricing strategy, attract more customers, and improve profitability. However, extracting this data manually was not only resource-intensive but also impossible to scale as they expanded their footprint across the country.
The client needed a robust solution to:
- Scrape prices twice a day, capturing data before critical booking windows.
- Monitor and compare prices from multiple OTAs to ensure optimal positioning.
- Convert all collected data into the local currency (INR) seamlessly.
- Deliver structured and accurate data to their servers before midnight every day.
Automating Price Intelligence with Advanced Web Scraping
DataDwip stepped in with a tailored web scraping solution that automated the collection of pricing data from various OTAs and hotel booking platforms. Our approach combined advanced scraping technologies with real-time data processing capabilities to meet the client’s unique needs. Here’s how we did it:
- Targeted Data Extraction: Our specialized crawlers were deployed to collect price data from a predefined list of OTAs, focusing on specific check-in and check-out dates provided by the client. The data scraping occurred twice daily—once in the morning and again in the afternoon—ensuring the client always had the most up-to-date information.
- Currency Standardization and Data Transformation: To maintain consistency, our system automatically converted all scraped prices into INR. This was crucial, as the data sourced from international servers often displayed prices in multiple currencies.
- Dynamic Server Integration: We established a secure data pipeline that automatically uploaded the extracted data to the client’s file-sharing server at predetermined intervals, allowing their internal systems to process the data promptly without any manual intervention.
- Load Management and Anti-Blocking Protocols: To prevent overloading target websites and avoid IP bans, our crawlers utilized intelligent load management features. This ensured data was collected efficiently without compromising speed or reliability in the scraping process.
Implementation that works
DataDwip worked closely with the client’s technical team to ensure a smooth setup and integration of the scraping solution. Our collaborative approach meant that within just a few weeks, the client had an automated, reliable, and scalable system for continuous price monitoring.
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Real-Time Alerts
Any disruptions in the scraping process automatically triggered alerts to our support team, ensuring that issues were resolved promptly.
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Bi-Monthly Hotel Data Crawling
Besides daily price monitoring, our system also scraped inventory data twice a month, enabling the client to identify potential new hotels for partnership.
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Scalable Solution
As the client’s network grows, our solution can easily scale to accommodate additional data points and new data sources.
Data-Driven Pricing that Boosts Competitiveness
The impact of DataDwip’s solution was immediate. By automating their price monitoring process, the client gained a competitive edge in the market, enabling them to make rapid, data-driven pricing adjustments.
- Streamlined Price Monitoring: Automated daily updates on competitor prices allowed the client to adjust their rates in real time, maintaining a strong market position.
- Operational Efficiency: The solution reduced manual data processing efforts, saving the client significant time and labor costs.
- Cost Savings of 23%: By optimizing their price strategy and reducing reliance on manual monitoring, the client achieved substantial cost savings.
- Increased Market Footprint: With access to real-time data, the client expanded their presence across India by strategically partnering with new hotels identified through our scraping system.
Looking Ahead
DataDwip’s solution is designed to grow alongside our client. As they continue to expand their operations, our system will evolve to include more data points, additional regions, and enhanced analytical capabilities. With our support, the client is not just keeping up with the market—they’re leading it.
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