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    Travel Dedicated IT Teams

    Travelers today expect more than just a trip; they demand personalized experiences. From booking to exploring, every touchpoint matters.

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    Travel IT Staff Augmentation

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    To help you deliver exceptional journeys, we are your partner for building and operating cross-border IT teams.
    Whether it's native mobile apps, AI-driven customer touchpoints, reservation systems, or IT architecture re-engineering, we have the experts and industry experience to help you succeed.

    450+

    Roles filled for travel

    96%

    Of our candidates pass the trial period

    4.3%

    Attrition rate
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    The power of personalized travel experiences

    The travel industry has changed beyond recognition in recent years. Consumers are looking for ever more personalized experiences, smarter trip-planning tools, real-time recommendations, and fast answers to their questions. Responding to these demands is becoming increasingly difficult for companies stuck with complex legacy systems and outdated technology platforms.

    Data integration, AI-based tool development, and cloud migration are just some examples of challenges that need experienced specialists to resolve. These niche experts can be extremely difficult to find in your local market. And technical proficiency is only part of the equation – you need people who are the right cultural fit too, or you could quickly find yourself recruiting all over again.

    Machine learning, digital payment technologies, and native mobile app development are unquestionably the rare gems that every forward-thinking travel company is looking for.

    With the rapidly shifting landscape and race to adopt new tech, a travel companion with vast industry experience and a rich talent pool to pick from is worth their weight in gold.

    Our expertise and extensive network can help you navigate these challenges and stay ahead of the curve. Together, we can unlock the potential of emerging technologies and deliver exceptional travel experiences.

    Discover how

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    The fast track
    to remarkable
    travel experiences

    With a solid track record of working with the best in the business, we can help plan your digital transformation journey. Whether you need Full Stack Developers, DevOps or cloud engineers, mobile developers or any combination of the above, we’ll find talent that fits your travel business like a glove.

    In 4-8 weeks, you could have a new tech team ready to tackle whatever challenge, new project or innovation you need. Here are the top five reasons to partner with us:

    Travel is in our DNA, and we understand the industry well. So well that we’ve helped travel clients – including some of the industry’s biggest global brands like TUI and Thomas Cook – fill over 450 tech roles. These include Java, Python, Mobile developers, AI experts, DevOps, cloud and QA engineers, database analysts and business architects.

    Our travel-tailored recruitment process is your fast-track to success. You’ll get a shortlist of people who not only have the tech skills you need, but who also fit perfectly into your working culture and have experience in the industry. This makes training and onboarding a breeze – and builds stable, productive teams that deliver long-term results.

    You don’t need to budget for hidden add-ons and extra fees. No hidden costs, no sneaky fees, and no surprising add-ons. Just a flat-fee structure and transparent costs. You’re not tied to any time or volume commitments up front, and if you’re not happy, you can walk away without the pain of exit fees.

    Travel is your business, talent acquisition is ours. So let’s both focus on what we do best. We’re with you at every step to take care of every aspect, from recruitment and team integration to payroll, HR, and compliance management.

    Stay on top of regulatory compliance and focused on taking care of patients instead of paperwork. Recruitment and team integration, payroll, HR, and compliance with local labor laws are our headaches, not yours.

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    Our network has experts like full-stack developers, DevOps engineers, cloud engineers, mobile developers, data analysts, business architects, AI developers, and QA engineers - all with a solid grasp of the travel industry. We’re here to help you boost your travel business with fresh ideas, improved efficiency, and top-notch customer experiences.

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    Forget talent shortages! 

     Build your tech team in just 4 to 8 weeks
    Build your team

    Rock-solid partnership delivers new platform to support core operations

    Global travel industry leader TUI partnered with Nortal to create a collaborative team tasked with building a new tech platform from scratch. This deep partnership was built on openness, trust, and a shared sense of ownership. The joint team included over 200 developers with diverse technical backgrounds working hand in hand with TUI’s product owners and architects.

    Technologies: Java, Kotlin, React, Angular, Vue, Python, Node.js, AWS

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    “It's not a 'client-supplier' kind of cooperation we have, it's more like a partnership. I think we've grown together on this partnership.”

    Kristof Caekebeke,
    Chief Information Officer at TUI Group

    Services designed
    around your needs.

    Our services are designed to provide you with the flexibility and expertise needed to overcome any project challenge, regardless of size or complexity. We'll adapt to your roadmap and manage the heavy lifting of hiring teams while you yield control.

    Access to cross-border talent markets

    With Nortal, you are empowered to access talent markets beyond your local labor market. We focus on understanding actual business needs. Our experts will advise you on different talent market options, providing deep knowledge and insights into the local talent pool, salary ranges, competitive environment & working culture.

    Team composition & tech skillset advisory

    We provide expert advisory services to help you compose the ideal team tailored to your project needs. Our seasoned consultants assess your requirements and recommend the optimal mix of tech skillsets, ensuring your team is well-equipped to deliver exceptional results.

    Recruiting & selection of talent

    See our talent acquisition capability as an extension of your own organization. We source & handpick the best talent by leveraging advanced sourcing techniques and modern evaluation methods to ensure you gain access to the most qualified professionals who align perfectly with your requirements. You profit from Nortal's vast talent network, which we have been building for 25+ years.

    Legal support & risk mitigation

    Navigating the complexities of cross-border labor laws and regulations is our specialty. We offer comprehensive legal support and mitigate the risks organizations face when building large teams on their own, with less flexibility to scale back if needed. We safeguard your business against potential pitfalls in a volatile business environment and ensure full compliance with applicable legislation.

    Payroll & HR administration service

    Our payroll and HR administration services streamline the management of your international workforce. We handle all aspects of payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance, allowing you to focus on your core business operations while we ensure the team members are compensated accurately and on time.

    Employer branding ​coverage & support​

    We enhance your employer branding by providing strategic coverage and support, positioning your company as a desirable workplace in the agreed talent market(s). Our service includes creating compelling brand narratives, promoting your culture and values, and leveraging Nortal's own employer brand reputation.

    Price-yielding system improves pricing strategy and operational efficiency

    Nordic Leisure Travel Group needed to quickly scale up teams for a variety of high-priority projects. Nortal assembled a highly skilled, agile team, including three senior full-stack developers and a QA engineer, to develop a price-generation system for hotels and flights. The new system enabled NLTG to adjust prices manually and automatically based on predefined rules, enhancing its pricing strategy and operational efficiency.

    Technologies: AngularJS, C#, SQL, RabbitMQ

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    Dedicated e-commerce platform development team boosts innovation

    Under pressure to revamp their e-commerce platform in order to stay competitive and demonstrate innovation, Thomas Cook came to Nortal. We took on full responsibility for developing and managing their e-commerce platform. Responsibilities include full-stack development, mainframe integration, and third-party integrations. The team has consistently delivered high-quality solutions, significantly reduced defects, and gained praise for their exceptional performance and reliability.

    Technologies: AngularJS, C#, SQL, RabbitMQ

    Reducing the costs of sales by 7% with an airline reservation system

    We reengineered the travel group’s business-critical legacy systems using modern technologies and microservices architecture. The systems our team developed to automatically import, parse, compare, and process flight-related data significantly improved efficiency. The team also created new and integrated existing applications to streamline airline booking and post-booking processes.

    Technologies: Java, MyBatis, Spring Boot, Microservices, RESTful Services, SQL, Shell script, GWT, IBM MQ, IBM DB2, MySQL, AWS, Linux server, Windows server

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    Mobile apps for quick & easy travel bookings

    We used our vast experience in developing tailored mobile apps for the travel industry to help this UAE-based group take their apps to the next level. The wider goal was to build a scalable, easy-to-maintain,  and reusable travel solution using the Scrum methodology. Our team successfully implemented functional improvements, optimized app performance, and developed and integrated new experience-enhancing features.

    Technologies: iOS, Swift, CocoaPods, PromiseKit, SwiftyJSON, SnapKit, Android, Kotlin, AndroidX, Architecture Components, Kotlin Coroutines, Flows

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    Feature-rich mobile app enhances travel experiences

    A leading European travel operator based in Luxembourg engaged our team to develop new features for its travel campaign app. We worked with the client’s on-site teams to develop five travel companion native iOS and Android apps using Scrum and Kanban methodologies. These apps enhanced the customer experience at every step of the journey, from planning trips to accessing real-time support during travel to finding inspiration for future trips.

    Technologies: Swift, Objective-C, CocoaPods, Fastlane, Firebase, Lottie, AFNetworking, XCTest, Kotlin, Java, Glide, Espresso

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    Travel staff augmentation done right

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    Risk-free start

    We make starting with staff augmentation a breeze. No time and volume commitments, no start or exit fees, and absolutely no lock-ins. We're dedicated to ensuring your experience is as risk-free as possible.

    High retention teams

    We are very good at building motivated cross-border teams. It’s not just words; it’s also numbers. The teams we’ve built have a 4.3% p.a. attrition rate, while 96% of our candidates pass the trial period. We put a lot of emphasis on cultural match-making, which is one of the reasons why our customers stay with us for more than 5 years on average.

    Transparency

    We don't gain from pushing the priciest talent. Instead, our monthly fee prioritizes the longevity and growth of our partnership. By focusing on delivering top-quality talent and service, we ensure that your success is ours.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Find answers to common questions about our Travel IT Staff Augmentation services, collaboration options, costs, trial periods, and more. We cover all the essentials to help you understand how we work and ensure a smooth partnership experience with us.

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    Let's build your
    travel tech team!

    Share your details in the form, tell us about your needs, and we'll get back with the next steps.

    • Build a stable team of mobile, web, AI, cloud, and data experts with a 95.7% retention rate.
    • Leverage travel-specific recruitment strategies. 450+ travel tech roles filled.
    • Experience risk-free start and forget lock-ins, exit fees, or volume commitments.