A startup is offering an opportunity to acquire two travel-related web platforms after securing over $1.1 million in financing and investing around $600,000 into development. The founders are shifting away from the travel sector to focus on a more successful venture. The sale includes two main products: a travel marketplace connecting travelers directly with businesses and a travel agent marketplace offering competitive rates. Despite initial challenges, including losing a credit card processor, the platforms have significant potential. The offering includes over 4000 travel user signups, 200+ travel agent signups, and 600+ hotel and tour operator accounts, primarily in Costa Rica. The infrastructure built includes hundreds of pre-priced travel packages, custom PHP platforms, and tested PPC campaigns. The sale also includes valuable relationships and contracts with international hotels, particularly in Costa Rica, Panama, Belize, and Mexico, along with other assets like premium domain names, a seasoned team, social media accounts, and more. The founders emphasize the substantial potential for expansion beyond Costa Rica and suggest the new owner should focus on marketing to leverage this platform globally. The project has struggled with consistent revenue but is well-equipped for revenue generation, demonstrated by recent successful PPC campaigns leading to substantial package leads. The opportunity is presented as ideal for serious buyers with a marketing background ready to scale the business.
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