[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution.
Project: Unique Hotel Room ID and Room Booking SDK on Cardano Blockchain
Summary:
Today Guest book a hotel with a room category. In same room category, each room can have different in view or floor number or layout location or different other attributes.
This proposal outlines the implementation of a robust system for creating a Unique Room ID for each hotel/accommodation room and making a Software Development Kit (SDK) available to facilitate room booking using the Cardano blockchain. The project aims to bring transparency, security, and efficiency to the hotel industry while providing a seamless experience for users engaging in room reservations.
Objectives:
- Unique Room Identification: Establish a unique identification system for each hotel/accommodation room using the Cardano blockchain to enhance transparency and avoid booking conflicts.
- Decentralized Booking System: Develop an SDK that enables developers to integrate Cardano blockchain for room booking, providing a decentralized and secure booking mechanism.
- Enhanced Security: Leverage Cardano's cryptographic features to ensure the security and integrity of room information and booking transactions.
System Overview:
The proposed system will involve the creation of Unique Room IDs on the Cardano blockchain for each hotel/accommodation room. The Room Booking SDK will allow developers to integrate blockchain functionality seamlessly into existing booking platforms. The process includes:
- Room ID Generation: Assign a unique identifier to each room, securely stored on the Cardano blockchain to avoid duplication.
- SDK Development: Create a user-friendly SDK that facilitates the integration of Cardano blockchain functionality into existing room booking systems.
- Decentralized Booking Transactions: Enable users to book rooms through the blockchain, ensuring secure and transparent transactions without the need for intermediaries.
Benefits:
- Transparency: Unique Room IDs on the blockchain enhance transparency by providing a verifiable and immutable record of room information.
- Security: Cardano's cryptographic features ensure the security of room data, preventing unauthorized access and manipulation.
- Decentralization: The decentralized nature of the booking system eliminates the need for intermediaries, reducing the risk of fraud and enhancing user trust.
- Efficiency: The SDK streamlines the integration process for developers, making it easier to adopt blockchain technology for room bookings.
Implementation Plan:
- Feasibility Study: Assess the technical, financial, and operational feasibility of the project.
- Unique Room ID System Development: Create smart contracts and protocols for generating and managing Unique Room IDs on the Cardano blockchain.
- SDK Development: Engage experienced developers to create a Room Booking SDK compatible with popular programming languages.
- Testing and Iteration: Conduct extensive testing of the Unique Room ID system and SDK, gather feedback, and make necessary improvements.
- Documentation: Develop comprehensive documentation for both the Unique Room ID system and the Room Booking SDK.
- Community Engagement: Organize events, webinars, or forums to educate the Cardano community about the project and encourage developer participation.
- Deployment and Integration: Collaborate with hotels and booking platforms to deploy the Unique Room ID system and integrate the SDK.
Implementing a Unique Room ID system and providing a Room Booking SDK on the Cardano blockchain aligns with the growing need for decentralized and secure solutions in the hotel industry. We believe this proposal will not only bring innovation to the booking process but also contribute to the broader adoption and awareness of Cardano's capabilities.
[IMPACT] Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community.
The landscape of the hospitality booking industry is characterized by significant fragmentation, with thousands of booking engines for hotel websites, hundreds of property management systems, and various other disjointed technologies relating to reviews, guest services, and check-in procedures. This fragmented environment presents an excellent opportunity for the establishment of a decentralized developer ecosystem.
The implementation of a room ID system holds the potential to be a pivotal factor in fostering such an ecosystem, and Cardano is poised to play a foundational role in its inception. Collaborating with a pilot customer will not only allow us to demonstrate a tangible and practical use case but also provide a compelling example that can be shared across the entire industry. This collaborative effort marks the beginning of a transformative journey toward a more unified and efficient hospitality booking ecosystem.
The implementation of Unique Room IDs and a Room Booking SDK on the Cardano blockchain can have several positive impacts on the Cardano community:
- Real-world Adoption: The integration of blockchain technology in the hospitality industry through Unique Room IDs and a Room Booking SDK demonstrates real-world adoption. This practical use case showcases the versatility of Cardano beyond the financial sector, attracting new users and developers to the ecosystem.
2. Increased Token Utility: The project involve the use of Cardano-based tokens for room booking transactions. This increases the utility of Cardano's native assets, providing a tangible example of how blockchain tokens can be integrated into everyday transactions.
3. Developer Engagement: The availability of a Room Booking SDK encourages developers to engage with Cardano's blockchain technology. By providing accessible tools for integration, developers are more likely to explore and contribute to the Cardano ecosystem, fostering a vibrant and active community.
5. Innovation Catalyst: The project serves as an innovation catalyst within the Cardano community. It inspires developers to think creatively about how blockchain can be applied in various industries beyond finance, sparking new ideas and projects within the community.
6. Trust and Transparency: Unique Room IDs on the blockchain enhance trust and transparency in the hospitality sector. Users can verify the authenticity of room information, leading to increased confidence in the booking process. This positive experience with blockchain technology can foster a positive perception of Cardano.
7. Community Collaboration: The development and deployment of Unique Room IDs and the Room Booking SDK involve collaboration with hotels, developers, and potentially other stakeholders. This collaborative effort strengthens ties within the Cardano community and showcases the community's ability to work on impactful, real-world projects.
8. Showcasing Cardano's Features: The project allows for the demonstration of specific features of Cardano, such as smart contracts and decentralized applications. This showcases the technical capabilities of Cardano and may attract developers interested in leveraging these features for their own projects.
In summary, the positive impact extends beyond the immediate project, contributing to community growth, developer engagement, and the broader adoption of blockchain technology in various sectors.
[CAPABILITY & FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?
Udai Solanki (https://www.linkedin.com/in/solanki/) is Chief Technology Officer at www.eRevMax.com with 20+ years experience as technology leader in Hospitality industry. He has deep understanding about industry needs and he has experience bring multiple new tools for industry and successfully implement for thousand of internation hotels including various top hotel groups. He has closely worked together with companies like Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda, Oracle among many others.
Udai Solanki is a founder and a majority owner of Cloud10 Hospitality company.
Cloud10 Hospitality company (https://www.cloud10hospitality.com) is in business of manging Boutique Hotels(5 rooms to 100 rooms) and Villas and apartments and providing consultancy on various business functions. The company understand global hotel clients pain points and business requirements at greater depth.
Company has already identified some of its clients as beta as below
- Hotel Trimoorti Kolkata, India https://www.hoteltrimoorti.com/
- TBK Villas, Goa https://www.instagram.com/tbk_villas_goa/
- Ewan Ajman Suites Hotel , UAE http://www.ewansuites.com/
eRevMax, is a hospitality technology company with more than 20+ years of history in manging hotels distribution and connectivity with different type of industry partners. for more details visit at www.erevmax.com and www.ratetiger.com (a product of eRevMax)
[Project Milestones] What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?
Timeline: Month 1 and 2
Description:
Hotel Room ID and Booking SDK: UI Design and Tech Design
Deliverables/Output:
- User Interface (UI) Mockups
- Data Flow Diagrams
- System Architecture Design
- Smart Contract Specifications
Acceptance criteria: UI Design Mockups prepared, Technical Design prepared.
>Timeline: Month 3 and 4
Description:
Hotel Room ID and Booking SDK: Development
Deliverables/Output:
- Development of User Interfaces for the concept
- Development of Services for functionalities as per technical design
- Smart Contracts Writing
Acceptance criteria: Working Prototype with limited functionalities
>Timeline: Month 5 and 6
Description:
Hotel Room ID and Booking SDK: Development and Integration
Deliverables/Output:
- Smart Contract integration with application
- Itegration with Hotel Booking Systems
- Booking SDK Preparation
Acceptance criteria: Full Working Prototype integrated with blockchain on testnet, Booking SDK Made available for public.
>Description:
Hotel Guest App: Final Project Report Submission
Deliverables/Output:
- Final Closer Report
- Closer Video as requirements
- Working prototype
- User Documentsation
Acceptance criteria: Final Project Report and Video
[RESOURCES] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?
Below are key team members of project:
Udai Solanki , CTO at www.erevmax.com
Role in Project : Business Analyst, Blockchain Developer and Project Cordinator
Profile:
<https://www.linkedin.com/in/solanki>
Technical Architect |Java Programmer|Plutus and Haskell Programmer
20+ years Technology and programming experience
2+ years Cardano Tech Stack experience
Mahendra Sharma
Role in Project: Software Architect, Technical Design and Developer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahendra-sharma-79a988b8/
Software Architect|Java Programmer and Delivery Manager
18+ years Programming and Technology experience
Deepak Kumar Singh
Role: Services Developer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepak-kumar-singh-3839231a/
Technical Architect |Java Programmer|
16+ years programming experienc
Narendra Das
Role: Blockchain Developer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/naren4das/
Technical Architect |Java Programmer|Plutus and Haskell Programmer
20+ years programming experience
2+ years Cardano Tech Stack experience
Gulam Aquib
Role: UI/ Web Developer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghulam-aquib-b98ab6b5/
Full Stack Developer
5+ years programming experience
Cloud10 Hospitality UI Design Team will work on UI Design.
[BUDGET & COSTS] Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources.
Milestone 1 : Hotel Room ID and Booking SDK: UI Design and Tech Design
Duration: 2 months
UI Screen Design : 20 person days x $150 = $3,000
Solution Architecture and Design : 20 person days x $200 =$4,000
Business Analyst: 10 person Days x $200 = $2,000
Project Cordination and Documentation = $3,000
Total: $12,000
Total ADA @ 0.38 = ADA 31,600
Milestone 2 : Hotel Room ID and Booking SDK: Development
Duration: 2 months
UI /Web Developer(2) : 60 person days x $150 = $9,000
Blockchain/Services Developer : 60 person days x $150 =$9,000
Project Cordination and Documentation = $3,000
Total: $21,000
Total ADA @ 0.38 = ADA 55,200
Milestone 3 : Hotel Room ID and Booking SDK: Development and Integration
Duration: 2 months
UI /Web Developer(2) : 20 person days x $150 = $3,000
Blockchain/Services Developer : 60 person days x $150 =$9,000
Project Cordination and Documentation = $3,000
Total: $15,000
Total ADA @ 0.38 = ADA 39,500
Milestone 4 : Hotel Room ID and Booking SDK: Project Completion Report
Project Cordination and Documentation = $1,000
Total: $1,000
Total ADA @ 0.38 = ADA 2,600
Total Budget = $49,000
Total Budget ADA @ 0.38 = 128,900
Fund Confirmed by Cloud10 Hospitality = $12,000
Fund requested from Cardano Catalyst = $37,000 ($49,000 - $12,000)
Fund Request ADA @ 0.38 = ADA 97,300
As ADA price can fluctuate during the project duration, if it drops, we shall get shortfall support from cloud10Hospitality. If we have spare budget due to increase in ADA price, we shall add some of functionalities from the next phase.
[VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?
The cost is based on effort estimates for all members involved in the project. Average Cost of developer and relevent skills are taken.
This use case includes not only the development but actually working with a customer which is participating in the budget
Total Cost is higher than Maximum Budget permissable for a project in this category. Short fall in budget is being paid by proposer Company Cloud10 Hospitality as they will be first user of this concept once it is ready.
The use case will be a good example not only for hospitality clients but also for the developer ecosystem in the hospitality industry and can attract more developers to Cardano.
While in a concept stage, it will already integrate blockchain smart contracts and transactions.
