Origin is a booking software platform designed specifically for tour and activity providers, enabling seamless online reservations and real-time guide scheduling through integrated calendars. By eliminating the need for third-party ticketing systems, Origin streamlines the booking process, reduces over-bookings, and enhances customer retention by keeping users on the provider's website during checkout.
Funding
$100K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Tour and activity providers often struggle with fragmented booking processes, relying on third-party ticketing systems that redirect customers away from their website. Managing guide schedules and availability across multiple platforms can lead to overbookings and scheduling conflicts, resulting in operational inefficiencies.
Solution
Origin provides an all-in-one operating system designed specifically for tour, activity, and outdoor experience businesses. The platform offers a booking widget that can be embedded directly into the provider's website, ensuring customers remain on-brand throughout the booking process. Origin streamlines operations by providing real-time availability management, automated guide scheduling, and integrated digital waivers. The system eliminates the need for spreadsheets and manual coordination, reducing overbookings and improving communication with both customers and guides.
Target Audience
Origin targets owners and operators of tour, activity, and outdoor experience businesses, including mountain guides, walking tour companies, water sports providers, fishing charters, snow sports schools, and adventure tour operators.
Features
- Embeddable booking widget for seamless website integration
- Real-time availability management synced with guide schedules
- Automated guide assignment based on priority, client-to-guide ratio, or manual selection
- Automated text and email notifications for booking confirmations, reminders, and updates
- Integrated digital waivers for simplified compliance and organization
- Inventory tracking to manage equipment and resources
- Post-trip report generation for guide feedback and operational insights
- Integrations with Stripe, Quickbooks, Google Calendar, and Zapier for connecting to 8,000+ apps