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🌊 Technology built for the tourism industry

Your industry.
Our technology.
Zero jargon.

Charnette Labs builds websites, mobile apps and push notification systems exclusively for hotels, safari lodges, tour operators and DMCs. We speak your language — because we've lived in your world.

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Why Charnette Labs

We know the difference between a DMC
and a wholesaler.

Most tech agencies need educating about your world. We don't. Charnette Labs was founded by a former travel industry professional with years of experience in luxury safari and travel sales — and we built RepBud, the AI-powered CRM designed specifically for the travel trade.

When you work with us, you're not spending time explaining rate seasons, FAM trips, net rates or why a lodge in Laikipia needs a website that loads fast on a satellite connection in Kenya. We already know.

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Industry Expertise

Former travel trade professional. Built RepBud for the industry. We've worked in B2B and B2C travel — you won't spend time explaining your business to us.

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Beautiful Results

Your guests judge you before they arrive. A fast, mobile-first website that loads in under 2 seconds anywhere in the world turns browsers into bookers.

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Long-Term Partner

We don't build and disappear. We host, maintain and grow with you. One monthly fee, direct access to the team who built it. No call centres.

What We Build

Four ways we transform
your tourism business.

Everything designed with tourism in mind — not adapted from something else.

Who We Work With

Built for your
kind of business.

We work exclusively with tourism and travel businesses. Everything we build is informed by how your industry actually operates.

Stop Getting Ignored

Your newsletter is
deleted unread.
Every single time.

The average marketing email open rate in travel is 18–22%. That means 8 out of 10 people never read your message.

Push notifications appear on the lock screen — personal, immediate, impossible to ignore. Average open rate? Over 90%. Cost per send? Zero.

90%+
Push open rate
20%
Email open rate
Higher click-through
£0
Cost per send
Learn how push notifications work →
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Tamboti Bush Camp
3 nights just freed — 20th July. Special rate for past guests.
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Safari starts in 48hrs
Pack light, neutral tones. Welcome pack ready.
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Flash offer — 24hrs only
Oct half-term · 2 nights from £680pp all inclusive.
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Push notification open rate vs 20% email
75%
Of travel bookings will be online by 2029
85%
Of international tourists use mobile during travel
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Monthly hosting from — no hidden costs
Common Questions

Everything you need to know about us.

Can't find your answer here? We have a full FAQ page — or just email us directly.

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Who does Charnette Labs build websites for? +
We build exclusively for tourism and travel businesses — hotels, boutique properties, safari lodges, tented camps, tour operators and DMCs. We work across the UK, Africa and international markets.
How much does a tourism website cost? +
A custom tourism website typically starts from £1,500 for a boutique property site through to £8,000+ for complex tour operator platforms. Monthly hosting and maintenance plans start from just £35/month.
What are push notifications and why do hotels need them? +
Push notifications are messages sent directly to a guest's phone lock screen. Unlike email newsletters which average 20% open rates, push notifications achieve 90%+. Hotels use them for last-minute availability, pre-arrival comms and seasonal offers.
Do you understand the travel industry? +
Yes — Charnette Labs was founded by a former travel industry professional with years in luxury safari and travel sales. We also built RepBud, the AI-powered CRM for travel reps. You won't spend time explaining your world to us.
How does monthly website hosting work? +
We host every site we build on Cloudflare's global network. Plans from £35/month include hosting, SSL, security monitoring, daily backups and content update hours. You get direct developer access — no call centres.
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Ready to dive in?
Let's talk.

Tell us about your tourism business and what you need. We'll tell you exactly how we'd approach it — no jargon, no sales pitch.

🏨 Hotels 🦁 Safari Lodges ✈️ Tour Operators 🗺️ DMCs
hello@charnette.io