Travel technology experts
IT consultancy, development, and cybersecurity from a team that built the systems powering half the UK travel industry.
Our Founders John & Hannah Howell were the CEO & FD respectively of Multicom Products, an industry-leading powerhouse whose customers included Thomas Cook, TUI, and LoveHolidays.
In today's ecommerce world, travel companies must prepare for almost constant outside attack. It is imperative that robust infrastructure and optimal security protocols are in place to minimise the risk of a major breach; it's not a case of 'if' but 'when'.
A key aspect of this is the tightening of access across platforms using PCI-DSS-compliant processes. We have the know-how in the travel space to produce the best security solutions for your data.
Proven travel industry experience
Our leadership team brings decades of hands-on experience building and scaling travel technology for the industry's biggest names.
Multicom Products
Led Multicom Products, an industry-leading travel technology powerhouse whose long-standing customers included Thomas Cook, TUI, LoveHolidays, among others.
FindandBook (FAB)
Created FAB, a comprehensive travel search and booking system that became the backbone of the UK travel industry, processing over £1.5 billion in bookings annually and serving half the UK travel market.
Multicommerce → Pax2Pay
Developed Multicommerce, a revolutionary B2B payment service delivering significant cost and process savings. Now evolved into Pax2Pay serving major travel brands including TUI.
Headforwards
John joined Headforwards (Cornwall's premier software development company) as Travel Solutions Director and was later promoted to Head of Technology, leading delivery of travel projects including Jetset Flights, JFA Systems, Ski Weekends and Travelsmith.
Our services for travel
Comprehensive IT solutions tailored specifically for the travel industry's unique challenges
Cyber security
Protect your travel business from denial-of-service attacks, phishing campaigns, and data breaches with PCI-DSS compliant security solutions.
Software development
Custom booking systems, payment integrations, and travel platforms built with modern technologies and deep industry expertise.
IT consultancy
Strategic technology guidance from leaders who've built and scaled travel technology at the highest level.
Hosting & sysadmin
High-availability infrastructure for travel platforms requiring 24/7 uptime and rapid response times.
Why travel companies choose us
We combine deep travel industry expertise with comprehensive IT capabilities to deliver solutions that truly understand the unique challenges of the sector.
Travel industry sectors
Current travel clients
Alongside our heritage with major UK travel brands, HowTech actively supports growing travel businesses today.
Travelsmith
Independent UK travel specialist. Ongoing technology support and advisory.
Vellandreath Cornish Cottages
Cornish holiday-cottage operator. Web, booking and infrastructure support.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of travel businesses do you work with?
We work with tour operators, OTAs, travel management companies, bed banks, hotels and airlines – from independent UK specialists like Travelsmith and Vellandreath to global brands our founders previously served at Multicom Products including Thomas Cook, TUI and LoveHolidays.
Do you understand travel-specific compliance like PCI-DSS, ATOL and ABTA?
Yes. Our founders built Multicommerce (now Pax2Pay), a PCI-DSS aligned B2B travel payments platform, and have decades of experience with ATOL, ABTA and travel-industry payment, settlement and consumer-protection regimes.
Can you help with booking systems and supplier integrations?
Yes. We have direct experience building booking engines, supplier APIs and multi-source aggregation – FindandBook (FAB) processed over £1.5bn in bookings annually and served roughly half the UK travel market.
Are you UK-based?
Yes. Our team is based in Cornwall and works with travel clients across the UK – from independent regional operators to enterprise travel brands.
Ready to transform your travel technology?
Whether you need to strengthen your security, modernise your systems, or build new platforms, we have the travel industry expertise to deliver results.