Introduction

Touvelo is a travel app designed to automate the creation of personalised travel plans.

It helps tourists discover and plan trips based on a comprehensive database of attractions and a matching algorithm.

Challenge

Potential tourists often have limited options, focusing on the most popular attractions that promote themselves the best.

In reality, there are many more attractions in any given location.

Challenge

• Tourists often only see the most popular attractions.
• Finding lesser-known attractions is challenging.
• Planning an ideal trip manually is time-consuming and inefficient.

Solution

We implemented the Touvelo app, which includes:

• A database of all attractions in Poland.
• A trip configurator.
• An algorithm that suggests the perfect travel plan.

Additional features include:

• Saving trips.
• User registration and login through Social Media.

How It Works

Tourists select parameters such as:

• Date
• Location
• Preferred type and category of attractions
• Preferred pace of sightseeing

The app then generates an ideal plan tailored to their preferences.

Implementation

1. Planning and Requirements Gathering

We conducted market research and gathered user requirements to define key features and functionalities.

2. Design and Prototyping

We created wireframes, UI prototypes, and the system architecture to ensure a user-friendly design.

3. Database Development

We built and structured a comprehensive database of tourist attractions, including regular updates.

4. Algorithm Development

We developed and tested a Python-based algorithm to match user preferences with the best attractions.

5. App Development

We used Bubble.io to build the app's front-end and back-end, integrating the database and algorithm.

6. Integration and Testing

We performed integration and user acceptance testing to ensure seamless functionality of all components.

7. Deployment and Launch

We deployed the app on a reliable hosting platform and launched it for public use.

8. Post-Launch Support and Maintenance

We monitor performance, implement updates, and provide customer support to ensure smooth operation.

Result

Attraction Database:

• Comprehensive database of all tourist attractions in Poland.
• Continuously updated to include new and lesser-known attractions.

Trip Configurator:

• Tourists can choose parameters like date, location, type of attractions, and pace of sightseeing.
• Easy customization of trip plans.

Matching Algorithm:

• Analyzes tourist choices to generate the ideal travel plan.
• Considers diverse attractions to offer the most interesting options, not just the popular ones.

Additional Features:

• Save and edit trip plans for future use.
• User registration and login to store plans and preferences.

User Benefits:

• Personalized Plans: Tailored suggestions based on individual preferences.
• Time Savings: Automatic trip planning eliminates manual searching.
• Richer Experiences: Discover less-known but interesting attractions.

Touvelo makes planning the perfect trip simpler, faster, and more tailored to each tourist's unique needs.

Numerical Results

• App developed in 4 months.
• 1,700 attractions in the database.
• Trip selection process takes 2 minutes.
• Algorithm suggests values in 30 seconds.
• App supports hundreds of users and is ready to scale to thousands.

Technologies used

Conclusions

The Touvelo app revolutionises travel planning by automating personalized itineraries, saving users time, and uncovering lesser-known attractions.

With a comprehensive database and advanced algorithm, users receive tailored travel plans matching their preferences.

Through careful planning, design, and testing, Touvelo offers a seamless and user-friendly experience, greatly enhancing the travel planning process for modern tourists

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