> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.phptravels.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.phptravels.com/startup/introduction.md).

# Introduction

Introduction to PHPTRAVELS travel booking software: what it does for agencies and tour operators, how markup revenue works and which guides to read first.

**PHPTRAVELS** is a comprehensive travel booking management platform built for modern travel agencies, tour operators, and booking websites. It provides a complete solution for managing hotels, flights, tours, car rentals, and visa applications with advanced features like B2B/B2C pricing, webhook automation, and multi-supplier integration.

#### Business Model for Travel Agencies

PHPTRAVELS acts as the central hub connecting your customers with global travel suppliers, allowing you to earn commissions through markup pricing while managing everything from a single platform.

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### Who PHPTRAVELS is for

PHPTRAVELS is travel booking software for travel agencies, tour operators, online travel agencies (OTAs), DMCs and travel startups. You install it on your own server (or use managed hosting), brand it as your own, and sell through it. It is sold as a product with a licence, not as a sign-up SaaS, and PHPTRAVELS takes no cut of your bookings.

### What you get

* **B2C website** -- a public booking site where travellers search, book and pay.
* **B2B agent portal** -- sub-agents book at their own rates and can pay from a wallet balance.
* **Back office** -- bookings, customers, suppliers, markups, payments, languages and currencies in one admin panel.
* **Modules** -- flights, stays, tours, cars, visa, Umrah, ferries, eSIM and more, switched on one by one. See [Modules](https://docs.phptravels.com/modules).
* **Supplier connections** -- APIs such as Amadeus, Duffel, Hotelbeds, RateHawk and Viator, used with your own contracts and credentials.
* **Payments** -- gateways such as Stripe and PayPal, plus pay later, credits and wallet. See [Payments](https://docs.phptravels.com/payments).

### How you earn

Suppliers return a net price. You add a percentage or fixed markup per module and per channel (public customers or agents), and keep the difference. The [Revenue Model](https://docs.phptravels.com/startup/revenue-model) page explains this with examples.

### What you need to provide

PHPTRAVELS supplies the software. You supply your supplier contracts, payment gateway accounts, domain and hosting (unless managed), and the day-to-day running of the business. Some suppliers also require a licensed travel entity or minimum volumes.

### Where to go next

1. [Product](https://docs.phptravels.com/startup/product) -- download, install, update and activate your licence.
2. [Setup](https://docs.phptravels.com/startup/setup) -- email, currencies, languages and HTTPS.
3. [Modules](https://docs.phptravels.com/modules) -- enable what you sell and connect suppliers.
4. [Payments](https://docs.phptravels.com/payments) -- connect your gateway and run a test payment.

Want to see it first? Try the [live demo](https://phptravels.com/demo) or check [pricing](https://phptravels.com/pricing).