Panion
A referral marketplace that turns local word-of-mouth into bookings — and income for the locals who drive them.
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Overview
Tourism activities are sold two ways: through global booking platforms that charge operators 20–25% and treat recommenders as anonymous links, or through word-of-mouth that earns the person who actually drove the sale nothing. Panion captures that missing middle a referral marketplace where locals recommend the experiences they genuinely vouch for, travellers book on a real, rated person's say-so, and the local earns a commission. We designed and built the entire product: branded recommender pages with shareable links and QR codes, referral attribution, commission and payout handling, and a two-sided review system that keeps quality honest. The platform sits on top of operators' existing booking systems through a provider-agnostic integration layer so it never rebuilds the booking engine and stays lean. Built on Next.js, Supabase and Stripe, it's live in production at panion.travel with real operators and bookings flowing.
Team
Deliverables
Brand Identity
UX/UI Design
Design System
Full-Stack Web App
Marketplace Platform
Referral & Commission System
Payments & Payouts (Stripe Connect)
Booking-Platform Integrations
Two-Sided Review System
Personal Pages & QR Codes
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FAQ
Get quick answers about working with us and our approach to digital solutions.
What’s included in a monthly retainer?
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Each retainer includes a set number of design or strategy requests per month, priority turnaround, and a dedicated point of contact. It’s built for teams who want ongoing support without starting from scratch every time.
How many requests can I make per month?
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We typically handle up to two active requests at a time, with new ones queued as they’re completed. Most deliverables are turned around within 48–72 hours, depending on complexity.
Is a retainer better than a one-off project?
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If you need ongoing design support, faster turnarounds, or regular iterations, a retainer is often more cost-effective and collaborative than starting fresh each time.
Who will I be working with?
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You’ll work directly with senior designers and strategists. No middle layers, no fluff—just experienced people doing the work.
Do you work with international clients?
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Yes. Most of our clients are remote. We’re fully set up to collaborate across time zones with clear communication and shared tools.
