TravelTrove

Features

1. Smart Search: Allows users to search for flights, hotels, and transportation based on various filters like budget, duration, amenities, and ratings.

2. AI Recommendations: Offers tailored suggestions for hotels and flights based on past bookings and user preferences.

3. Integrated Itinerary: Generates a comprehensive travel plan, merging flight schedules, hotel check-ins, and transportation bookings.

4. Real-time Alerts: Provides instant updates on flight status, gate changes, hotel check-in reminders, and transportation pickup times.

5. Loyalty Program: Rewards frequent users with points that can be redeemed for discounts, upgrades, or free bookings.

6. Virtual Concierge: A chatbot service to assist users with common queries and direct them to customer service if needed.

7. Community Reviews: Users can read and write reviews for flights, hotels, and transport services.

8. Price Tracker: Notifies users of price drops or rises for saved or frequent routes and stays.

Design Challenges

1. User Interface (UI): Designing an interface that can handle multiple services (flights, hotels, transport) without overwhelming the user.

2. Data Integration: Ensuring accurate, real-time data from various service providers, keeping synchronization seamless.

3. Personalization vs. Privacy: Balancing personalized recommendations while maintaining user data privacy.

Solutions

1. Tabbed Interface: Separate sections for flights, hotels, and transportation to keep the booking process organized and intuitive.

2. API Partnerships: Establishing robust API connections with flight providers, hotel chains, and transportation services for real-time data access.

3. Opt-in Preferences: Allowing users to opt-in for personalized recommendations, ensuring they are aware of what data is used and for what purpose.