Contiki Travel
Digital platform redesign for Contiki Travel, delivering persona-driven personalisation that increased engagement by 39% and conversions by 25%.
Duration
3yrs
Team
20+
Scale
Global Enterprise
Scope
Global

Overview
Contiki Travel, a company specializing in group travel experiences for young adults, partnered with us to enhance their digital platforms and engage their dynamic audience in the travel industry. The project leveraged a research-led approach involving thorough end-user research to optimize Contiki's offerings and deliver a seamless, personalized digital experience.
Challenge
The rise of DIY travel among young adults necessitated showcasing the unique benefits of curated tours.
Sustainability and immersive experience priorities required aligning Contiki's offerings with eco-friendly travel options.
Expectations for seamless digital interactions highlighted the need to address UX issues and update technology to retain users.
Balancing a diverse age demographic while ensuring safety and affordability posed additional challenges.
Research & Discovery
Conducted in-depth persona development to identify key traveler personas and decision influencers like parents.
Led user journey mapping to pinpoint critical touchpoints and align experiences across platforms.
Utilized behavioral analytics and stakeholder workshops to refine insights into user behavior and expectations.
Solution & Deliverables
Delivered a comprehensive web and mobile platform redesign following a mobile-first approach to improve navigation and responsiveness.
Established a personalization strategy using Sitecore to tailor content based on user profiles, ensuring a relevant, customized experience.
Created and implemented a scalable design system, supported by wireframes and an optimized information architecture focused on seamless navigation.
Results & Impact
Results included a 39% increase in customer engagement through persona-driven design, enhancing relevance and user satisfaction.
Achieved a 25% increase in conversions by optimizing user journeys and delivering timely, targeted recommendations.
Mobile engagement improved significantly with enhanced accessibility, ensuring consistency and ease of access across devices.
Supported WCAG 2.0 AA compliance and embedded accessibility standards from project inception.
Facilitated GDPR-compliant data handling processes to prioritize user data privacy and protection.
Project Artifacts
Project Details
Industry
Travel
Duration
3yrs
Team Size
20+
Direct Reports
3
Scale
Global Enterprise
Scope
Global
Budget
1M+
Platforms
Retail, Web, Mobile and Native: iOS and Android
Regulatory
Heavy
Engagement
End-to-End Product management, Design, development and ongoing support
