Prawasa – Book, resell, and transfer hotel stays.

Pardon the Disruption

OUR STORY

We are here to disrupt the way Travel industry operates.

Khizer K. is a visionary in the travel industry, boasting over 17 years of hands-on experience that spans business development, sales, and operations across multiple travel domains. He has crafted a remarkable career in elevating customer experiences, managing large-scale travel logistics, and negotiating with key industry players. At Prawasa.com, Khizer is leveraging his in-depth knowledge of travel operations and his entrepreneurial spirit to integrate blockchain technology into travel, aiming to modernize the industry through enhanced transparency, security, and efficiency in bookings, payments, and customer interactions.

Throughout his career, Khizer has held pivotal roles in reputable companies such as Via.com, EaseMyTrip, TripFactory, and ZenRooms, where he managed regional operations and led business growth initiatives. His responsibilities spanned coordinating complex travel services, training and leading high-performance sales teams, and expanding market reach through strategic partnerships. Khizer’s deep expertise in B2B and B2C sales enabled him to build long-lasting relationships with suppliers, clients, and distributors, which has proven instrumental in fostering customer loyalty and delivering value at every touchpoint.

Known for his strategic acumen and people-centric approach, Khizer has a unique ability to translate client needs into successful business strategies. His contributions to market analysis, product development, and customer retention strategies have been highly effective in increasing revenue streams and driving brand recognition. As a skilled communicator and mentor, he excels in inspiring his teams to deliver exceptional service, and he has consistently empowered them with the knowledge and tools necessary to exceed organizational goals.

Today, Khizer is bringing his commitment to innovation and growth to Prawasa.com. With a focus on harnessing blockchain’s potential within the travel industry, he aims to establish a platform that is as secure and transparent as it is user-friendly. Through his leadership, Prawasa.com is set to redefine customer expectations in travel, creating a seamless and rewarding experience for users while setting new standards for technological integration within the industry.

Revolutionary features

Prawasa is a revolutionary hotel booking platform that empowers travelers and travel agents with unprecedented flexibility and control over their reservations. Founded by a group of passionate travelers and tech innovators, Prawasa was created to address the limitations and frustrations of traditional hotel booking systems.

One of Prawasa’s key features is the ability to easily resell your hotel booking to other travelers. If your plans change and you can no longer use your reservation, you can list it on Prawasa’s resale marketplace. This allows you to recoup your costs and gives other travelers access to discounted hotel stays.

Prawasa is built on the innovative BukProtocol, a decentralized booking system that offers a range of benefits to travelers and travel agents:

Flexible Reservations: BukProtocol enables refundable and transferable bookings, giving you more control over your travel plans.

Transparent Pricing: With BukProtocol, you can see the full cost of your booking upfront, including any fees or taxes, ensuring there are no hidden surprises.

Secure Transactions: BukProtocol uses blockchain technology to ensure secure and transparent transactions, protecting your personal and financial information.

Prawasa is not just for individual travelers; it also offers powerful tools for travel agents to better serve their clients. By leveraging BukProtocol, travel agents can access a wide range of hotel options, offer flexible booking policies, and provide their clients with a seamless booking experience.

Whether you’re a frequent traveler or a travel professional, Prawasa invites you to join our community and experience the future of hotel booking. Sign up today and discover the freedom and flexibility that Prawasa and BukProtocol have to offer.

To know more about BukProtocol visit bukprotocol.io.

Our Mission

We wish to create a completely new asset class and entire ecosystem around it while adding exponential value to all stakeholders in the Travel industry.

Our Vision

We believe in technological disruption that cyclically changes the world we live in. A world where travel is flexible, transparent and frictionless is the future we seek. We wish to disrupt and transform the world of travel, a 7 trillion USD industry, to chart out its journey for the decades to come.

Our Leadership Team Member

Meet Our Visionaries

Arul Prakash

Founder, CEO

Nikhil Kulkarni

Co-Founder, CTO

Karthik N

Head of Engineering

Vivek ‍Metkar

Product Manager

Asian Chand

Marketing Manager

Meet Our Advisors

Sandeep Nailwal

Advisor

Diego Lufiedo

Advisor

Eugene Nacu

Advisor

Louis Dharma

Advisor

Vijay Pravin

Advisor

Lavin Mirchandani

Advisor

Work with us buktrips

We're always on the lookout for people who are passionate about their craft - tech, design, product, or marketing. If you're excited about building in Web3, we'd love to hear from you.

Arul Prakash

Founder, CEO

Former COO at Polytrade Finance – blockchain-based DeFi platform, 15+ years of experience in product development, blockchain & Strategic consulting. Ex Accenture and Tata Digital. Arul leads the team with his cross-domain expertise in web3 economy and scaling tech-enabled conventional businesses.

NIKHIL KULKARNI

CO-FOUNDER, CTO

Second time founder in Travel and Hospitality space, 15+ years in emerging tech consulting. Ex KPMG,  cofounder at Darwin Tech – A B2B travel technology company. Nikhil will leverage his expertise in Hospitality Tech landscape, Software Development, Tech Strategy and Product & Program management and technology deployments.

Karthik N

Head of Engineering

A proficient Engineering talent with extensive experience in start-up and as founding member of successful ventures. Karthik specializes in areas such as Blockchain, DeFi, Automation (IIoT), CMS, and eCommerce, leveraging expertise to deliver exceptional solutions to BUK technology.

Vivek ‍Metkar

Product Manager

A Proficient Product Manager with Expertise in end to end product development life cycle, working across Travel Technology, Mobile and Web CX, AgriTech while leading cross-divisional teams building Enterprise and Consumer focussed Technology products.

Asian Chand

Marketing Manager

A dynamic professional with pivotal roles as sales and marketing lead in startup environments like Rework, Web3Tides, and Titanium Technology. Fostering growth at Buk Technology.

SANDEEP NAILWAL

ADVISOR

Sandeep is the flag bearer of blockchain technology today. HE is the co-founder of Polygon, an Ethereum scaling solution, in 2017. As COO of Polygon, he has overseen the growth of the network to over 3,000 developer teams.. He aims to expand Ethereum and make decentralized technologies accessible to millions through Polygon’s continued partnerships and investments.

Diego Lufiedo

ADVISOR

Diego Lofeudo is an experienced growth and expansion professional based in Argentina. He has over 20 years of experience developing strategic plans and leading high-performing teams in the travel industry. Diego is currently the Head of Supply at iOL international – a major travel tech and distribution company since the 1990s. Diego has been one of the earliest employees in Expedia and has worked across the globe in different capacities in different roles in the travel industry.

Eugene Nacu

ADVISOR

Co-founder and CTO at Rarible, tech and blockchain expert. Designed and build Rarible Protocol contracts and tech around it. He brings more than 15 years of Software Development and Team Management, more than 5 of them in the Blockchain space

Louis Dharma

Advisor

Louis, CEO of Hansa Accelerator, a key player in blockchain, leverages extensive experience from leading Immutable and Singularity Media. A specialist in blockchain growth, marketing, and web3 strategies, Louis excels in understanding user behavior to drive impactful marketing and growth initiatives.

Vijay Pravin

Advisor

Founder & CEO of bitsCrunch, a Blockchain Analytics expert securing the NFT ecosystem. With a Master’s in Electrical Engineering from TU Munich, he brings 9+ years of international experience in Blockchain, Mobility, Automotive, and Telecom. A 3x TEDx speaker and recognized data scientist.

Lavin Mirchandani

Advisor

Lavin Mirchandani, founder of Mirc Media and GetEvangelized, is a marketing expert specializing in data-driven campaigns. As a core committee member of TiE’s MENT, he empowers M&E entrepreneurs. Passionate about new media, Lavin advises on growth strategies, leveraging technology for marketing success.