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Travel Planner Project
Project report in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the degree of
Bachelor of Technology In <<CST&CSIT>>
Submitted By
<< Aridra Chakraborty >> Enrollment No.12021002023001
<<Arbin PauL >> Enrollment No.12021002022099
<< Anirban Bal >> Enrollment No.12021002005008
<< Amit Kumar Kumar >> Enrollment No.12021002022048
<< Agnibha Bhattacharj ee >> Enrollment No.12021002022032
Under the guidance of
Prof. Srilekha Mukherjee
Department of Computer Science and Technology & Computer Science and Information Technology
(CST & CSIT)
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UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT, KOLKATA University
Area, Plot No. III - B/5, New Town, Action Area - III, Kolkata - 700160.
Certificate
This is to certify that the project titled On Travel Planner submitted by Aridra Chakraborty(University
Roll No. 54), Arbin Paul(University Roll No. 7), Anirban Bal(University Roll No. 47), Amit Kumar
Kumar(University Roll No. 4), Agnibha Bhattacharjee(University Roll
No. 2) students of UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT, KOLKATA, in partial
fulfillment of requirement for the degree of Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology and Computer
Science & Information Technology, is a bonafide work carried out by them under the supervision and
guidance of Prof. Srilekha Mukherjee during 5th Semester of academic session of 2023 - 2024. The content
of this report has not been submitted to any other university or institute.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone whose cooperation and encouragement
throughout the ongoing course of this project remains invaluable to us.
We are sincerely grateful to our guide Prof. Srilekha Mukherjee of the Department of Computer Science &
Technology and Computer Science & Information Technology, UEM, Kolkata, for his wisdom, guidance
and inspiration that helped us to go through with this project and take it to where it stands now.
Last but not the least, we would like to extend our warm regards to our families and peers who have kept
supporting us and always had faith in our work.
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Aridra Chakraborty
Arbin Paul
AnirbanBal Amit
Kumar Kumar
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Agnibha
Bhattacharjee
ABSTRACT........................................................... .............<<6>>
CHAPTER - 1: INTRODUCTION......................................... .......<<7>>
CHAPTER - 2: LITERATURE SURVEY
2.1 <<XXXX>>..........................................................
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2.2<<XXXX>>.............................................................. .......<< 9>>
CHAPTER - 3: PROBLEM STATEMENT
3.1<<XXXX>>..............................................................
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3.2<<XXXX>>.............................................................. .......<<11>>
CHAPTER - 4: PROPOSED SOLUTION
4.1<<XXXX>>..............................................................
.......<<12 >>
4.2<<XXXX>>.............................................................. .......<<12 >>
CHAPTER - 5: EXPERIMENTAL SETUPAND RESULT ANALYSIS
5.1 <<XXXX>>..........................................................
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5.2 <<XXXX>>..........................................................
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CHAPTER - 6: CONCLUSION & FUTURE SCOPE
...........<<13
6.1<<XXXX>> <<14 >>
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ABSTRACT
The Smart Travel Planner is a web-based intelligent system for facilitating the travel planning process,
which is implemented as a mashup of several travel-related services. Unlike other similar applications
which essentially work as calendaring programs, our system is unique in that it integrates the information
and functions needed for travel planning in their entirety within a single piece of software providing such
features as checking hotel availability and calculating optimum routes between user-specified locations at
various travel destinations, and offering suggestions for sightseeing, all the while making sure to take into
consideration the user-specified needs for particular meeting days, times and locations and personal
preferences for dinning, relaxation and sleep. Furthermore, these services are not limited to a particular
city but are offered for any city around the world for which such information exists within the databases of
the services included in the mashup. This project is designed with React JS as the front end and Spring
boot as the backend, which works in any browser. A travel planning management system is used to book a
tour from anywhere in the world by a single dynamic website which will help the user to know all about
the places and travel details in a single web application. The admin can add travel packages to the system,
transport services, place management, and hotels to create travel packages. Then the users can sign in and
book each travel package, and also, they can book custom travel packages. The user can confirm their
bookings by paying for the package. It is the most accessible platform for travelers who can easily book
and know all details.
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INTRODUCTION
We all humans are different as far as our interests and abilities are concerned. It’s not like, that everybody
likes painting or everyone is fond of dancing, but yes, many of us have interests in common. Our interests
are according to what we like doing more, some people can analyze in a better way than others while
others might just learn what they are supposed to learn as it is. In earlier days, while planning to go to a
trip people used to ask their friends or family when they were not very much sure about what could be a
better plan, but still it was not very satisfying method, so in this era of internet, we came up with a better
solution, Recommendation Systems. The aim of the project is to develop an android app that helps
travelers on his journey. The purpose of our project is to provide the basic idea on some common
conversations in the different places that the travelers need to go after coming to that place. The main aim
to this research is to develop a mobile travel guide application with added function to an existing
application. Especially in this application, the interaction between users is the new function compared to
traditional travel. The main objectives of the project are to understand the basic of android development
involved in app development, to understand the trends and working of Travel app currently used, to
understand how to implement the different algorithm on the real-time problem, to understand the flow in
software development and documentation associated with it.
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Literature survey
: This section delves into existing literature and studies related to travel planner applications. It discusses
the evolution of such applications, user preferences, critical features, and the impact of technology
advancements on travel planning. The review explores user feedback, algorithmic approaches, and
identifies gaps or areas for improvement in current applications. : Expanding on the literature review, we
can explore specific aspects:
1. *User Experience in Travel Planner Apps:*
Investigate how user experience design principles influence the effectiveness of travel planner
applications. Examine studies that analyze user satisfaction, ease of use, and the impact of interface
design on overall engagement. 2. *Mobile Technology Trends:*
Explore recent advancements in mobile technology and their integration into travel planner apps.
Assess how features like augmented reality, geolocation services, or voice commands enhance the user
experience and contribute to the effectiveness of travel planning.
3. *Personalization and Recommendation Systems:*
Investigate the role of personalization in travel planners, studying recommendation algorithms and
their effectiveness. Evaluate how tailored suggestions based on user preferences and behavior contribute
to better travel planning experiences.
4. *Social Influence and Collaborative Planning:*
Explore studies on the impact of social media integration and collaborative planning features in travel
applications. Analyze how sharing travel plans, recommendations, and experiences among social circles
influence decision-making and enhance the overall planning process.
5. *Accessibility and Inclusivity:*
Investigate the accessibility features implemented in travel planner applications to ensure inclusivity for
users with diverse needs. Explore studies that discuss how inclusive design practices improve the usability
of travel planners for a broader audience.
6. *Data Security and Privacy Concerns:*
Address the growing concerns related to data security and privacy in travel planning applications.
Examine literature discussing best practices, legal considerations, and user perceptions regarding the
handling of personal information within these apps.
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7. *Emerging Technologies (Blockchain, AI):*
Explore the potential impact of emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence in
travel planning. Investigate studies discussing how these technologies can enhance itinerary management,
secure transactions, and provide intelligent recommendations.
8. *Cultural and Contextual Factors:*
Examine literature on the influence of cultural and contextual factors in travel planning. Discuss how
applications can adapt to diverse cultural preferences, local customs, and contextual information to offer a
more personalized and relevant experience
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PROBLEM STATEMENT
The main problem of frequent traveler who is traveling whole around the world needs this kind of app, but
due to limited storage and switching to different apps it becomes tedious for the traveler it spoils the
mood. By surveying the frequent traveler, we get to know the need of them they wanted an app which has
the functionality of all various travel app does in the market today. The goal of the project is to do develop
an android app that helps traveler on his journey. The purpose of our project is to provide the basic idea on
some common need to go after coming to that place. The main objective of this research is to develop a
mobile travel guide application with added functions to an existing application. Especially in this
application the interactions between users the new function compared to traditional travel. The current
travel industry is highly competitive and dynamic, with an increasing number of people seeking new and
exciting destinations for their vacations. However, finding and booking the right travel options can be a
time consuming and frustrating process, involving multiple steps and wide range of options to consider. In
addition, there is a lack of reliable information about travel destinations, where can make it difficult for
users to make informed decisions about their travel plans.
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EXPERIMENTAL SETUPAND RESULT ANALYSIS
1. *Enhanced User Experience*: Implement features like interactive maps, personalized itineraries, and
user reviews to make the travel planning process more engaging and user-friendly.
2. *Mobile App Integration*: Develop a mobile application to extend the reach of your travel
planner, allowing users to plan and manage their trips conveniently on the go.
3. *Social Media Integration*: Enable users to share their travel plans on social media platforms,
fostering a community of travelers and providing a platform for sharing experiences.
4. integration with Travel APIs*: Incorporate travel APIs to provide real-time information on flights,
accommodations, and local attractions, ensuring that users have the most up-to-date details for their trips.
5. *Personalized Recommendations*: Utilize machine learning algorithms to analyze user preferences
and offer personalized recommendations for destinations, activities, and accommodations.
6. Collaboration with Travel Services*: Partner with travel agencies, airlines, and hotels to offer
exclusive deals and discounts for users of your travel planner, creating added value for your platform.
7. *Multi-language Support*: Expand your website's reach by incorporating multi-language support,
catering to a diverse audience of travelers from around the world.
8. *Budget Tracking Feature*: Implement a budget tracking tool that helps users plan and manage
their expenses during the trip, providing a comprehensive overview of their spending.
9. *Offline Access*: Develop offline functionality to allow users to access their travel plans and
important information even when they don't have an internet connection.
10. Community Forums*: Create a space for users to connect, share tips, and ask questions within the
platform, building a sense of community around your travel planner.
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CONCLUSION & FUTURE SCOPE
From the analysis of the result, we can conclude that our smart travel guide app is able to meet up the
requirement for the traveler for a great traveling experience. As a conclusion, the design of the smart
travel guide is able to perform as expected and can be further analyzed for future enhancement so that
new features could be focused to produce a better solution by improving the effectiveness of the app. It
enables free, secure, fast and easy usage. We can also conclude that the use of smart travel guide will
definitely benefit the user by saving storage and time of the user which in turn makes this app user and
practice-friendly. Hence, we have successfully drafted our project report on the proposal system. The
proposed system offers a smart travel guide, which could be used by travelers on their journey. We will
include more functionality as per the user requirements. We want to improved our homepage, as it is the
main thing which attracts all user. Not a single website is ever considered as complete forever firstly
because there is always something new requirement also are growing day by day. All these
recommendation systems provide users with a list that they can check. It will be better if there could be a
system which could consider user preferences and additional attributes. It could have been more helping
if there could be a travel plan recommendation system which could contain sequence of locations along
with feasible travel routes. There is a lot more to explore and expand in this field, which can ease users
who like to explore new places or travelling a lot.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
[1] Recommending travel packages based on mobile crowd sourced data Zhiwen Yu; Yun Feng; Huang
Xu; Xing she Zhou Communications Magazine IEEE Year: 2014, Volume: 52, Issue: 8
[2] A Cocktail Approach for Travel Package Recommendations Qi Liu; Enhong Chen; Hui Xiong;
Yong Ge; Zhongmou Li; Xiang Wu Knowledge and Data Engineering, IEEE Transactions on Year:
2014, Volume: 26, Issue: 2
[3] A Package Generation and Recommendation Framework Based on Travelogues Xinhuan Chen; Yong
Zhang; Pengfei Ma; Chao Li; Chunxiao Xing Computer Software and Applications Conference,
2015, Volume: 2 IEEE Conference Publications.
[4] A novel approach for travel package recommendation using Bayesian approach Anishya, F; Kumar
M, S. Computing and Communications Technologies, 2015 International Conference.
[5] A composite recommendation system for travel planning Min Xie; Lakshmanan, L.V.S; Wood, P.T.
Data Engineering, 2011 IEEE 27th International Conference on Year: 2011.
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    1 Travel Planner Project Projectreport in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Technology In <<CST&CSIT>> Submitted By << Aridra Chakraborty >> Enrollment No.12021002023001 <<Arbin PauL >> Enrollment No.12021002022099 << Anirban Bal >> Enrollment No.12021002005008 << Amit Kumar Kumar >> Enrollment No.12021002022048 << Agnibha Bhattacharj ee >> Enrollment No.12021002022032 Under the guidance of Prof. Srilekha Mukherjee Department of Computer Science and Technology & Computer Science and Information Technology (CST & CSIT)
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    3 UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING& MANAGEMENT, KOLKATA University Area, Plot No. III - B/5, New Town, Action Area - III, Kolkata - 700160. Certificate This is to certify that the project titled On Travel Planner submitted by Aridra Chakraborty(University Roll No. 54), Arbin Paul(University Roll No. 7), Anirban Bal(University Roll No. 47), Amit Kumar Kumar(University Roll No. 4), Agnibha Bhattacharjee(University Roll No. 2) students of UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT, KOLKATA, in partial fulfillment of requirement for the degree of Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology and Computer Science & Information Technology, is a bonafide work carried out by them under the supervision and guidance of Prof. Srilekha Mukherjee during 5th Semester of academic session of 2023 - 2024. The content of this report has not been submitted to any other university or institute.
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    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We would liketo take this opportunity to thank everyone whose cooperation and encouragement throughout the ongoing course of this project remains invaluable to us. We are sincerely grateful to our guide Prof. Srilekha Mukherjee of the Department of Computer Science & Technology and Computer Science & Information Technology, UEM, Kolkata, for his wisdom, guidance and inspiration that helped us to go through with this project and take it to where it stands now. Last but not the least, we would like to extend our warm regards to our families and peers who have kept supporting us and always had faith in our work.
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    5 Aridra Chakraborty Arbin Paul AnirbanBalAmit Kumar Kumar TABLE OF CONTENTS Agnibha Bhattacharjee ABSTRACT........................................................... .............<<6>> CHAPTER - 1: INTRODUCTION......................................... .......<<7>> CHAPTER - 2: LITERATURE SURVEY 2.1 <<XXXX>>.......................................................... ...........<<8 >> 2.2<<XXXX>>.............................................................. .......<< 9>> CHAPTER - 3: PROBLEM STATEMENT 3.1<<XXXX>>.............................................................. .......<<10>> 3.2<<XXXX>>.............................................................. .......<<11>> CHAPTER - 4: PROPOSED SOLUTION 4.1<<XXXX>>.............................................................. .......<<12 >> 4.2<<XXXX>>.............................................................. .......<<12 >> CHAPTER - 5: EXPERIMENTAL SETUPAND RESULT ANALYSIS 5.1 <<XXXX>>.......................................................... >> ...........<<13 5.2 <<XXXX>>.......................................................... >> CHAPTER - 6: CONCLUSION & FUTURE SCOPE ...........<<13 6.1<<XXXX>> <<14 >>
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    7 ABSTRACT The Smart TravelPlanner is a web-based intelligent system for facilitating the travel planning process, which is implemented as a mashup of several travel-related services. Unlike other similar applications which essentially work as calendaring programs, our system is unique in that it integrates the information and functions needed for travel planning in their entirety within a single piece of software providing such features as checking hotel availability and calculating optimum routes between user-specified locations at various travel destinations, and offering suggestions for sightseeing, all the while making sure to take into consideration the user-specified needs for particular meeting days, times and locations and personal preferences for dinning, relaxation and sleep. Furthermore, these services are not limited to a particular city but are offered for any city around the world for which such information exists within the databases of the services included in the mashup. This project is designed with React JS as the front end and Spring boot as the backend, which works in any browser. A travel planning management system is used to book a tour from anywhere in the world by a single dynamic website which will help the user to know all about the places and travel details in a single web application. The admin can add travel packages to the system, transport services, place management, and hotels to create travel packages. Then the users can sign in and book each travel package, and also, they can book custom travel packages. The user can confirm their bookings by paying for the package. It is the most accessible platform for travelers who can easily book and know all details.
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    8 INTRODUCTION We all humansare different as far as our interests and abilities are concerned. It’s not like, that everybody likes painting or everyone is fond of dancing, but yes, many of us have interests in common. Our interests are according to what we like doing more, some people can analyze in a better way than others while others might just learn what they are supposed to learn as it is. In earlier days, while planning to go to a trip people used to ask their friends or family when they were not very much sure about what could be a better plan, but still it was not very satisfying method, so in this era of internet, we came up with a better solution, Recommendation Systems. The aim of the project is to develop an android app that helps travelers on his journey. The purpose of our project is to provide the basic idea on some common conversations in the different places that the travelers need to go after coming to that place. The main aim to this research is to develop a mobile travel guide application with added function to an existing application. Especially in this application, the interaction between users is the new function compared to traditional travel. The main objectives of the project are to understand the basic of android development involved in app development, to understand the trends and working of Travel app currently used, to understand how to implement the different algorithm on the real-time problem, to understand the flow in software development and documentation associated with it.
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    9 Literature survey : Thissection delves into existing literature and studies related to travel planner applications. It discusses the evolution of such applications, user preferences, critical features, and the impact of technology advancements on travel planning. The review explores user feedback, algorithmic approaches, and identifies gaps or areas for improvement in current applications. : Expanding on the literature review, we can explore specific aspects: 1. *User Experience in Travel Planner Apps:* Investigate how user experience design principles influence the effectiveness of travel planner applications. Examine studies that analyze user satisfaction, ease of use, and the impact of interface design on overall engagement. 2. *Mobile Technology Trends:* Explore recent advancements in mobile technology and their integration into travel planner apps. Assess how features like augmented reality, geolocation services, or voice commands enhance the user experience and contribute to the effectiveness of travel planning. 3. *Personalization and Recommendation Systems:* Investigate the role of personalization in travel planners, studying recommendation algorithms and their effectiveness. Evaluate how tailored suggestions based on user preferences and behavior contribute to better travel planning experiences. 4. *Social Influence and Collaborative Planning:* Explore studies on the impact of social media integration and collaborative planning features in travel applications. Analyze how sharing travel plans, recommendations, and experiences among social circles influence decision-making and enhance the overall planning process. 5. *Accessibility and Inclusivity:* Investigate the accessibility features implemented in travel planner applications to ensure inclusivity for users with diverse needs. Explore studies that discuss how inclusive design practices improve the usability of travel planners for a broader audience. 6. *Data Security and Privacy Concerns:* Address the growing concerns related to data security and privacy in travel planning applications. Examine literature discussing best practices, legal considerations, and user perceptions regarding the handling of personal information within these apps.
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    10 7. *Emerging Technologies(Blockchain, AI):* Explore the potential impact of emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence in travel planning. Investigate studies discussing how these technologies can enhance itinerary management, secure transactions, and provide intelligent recommendations. 8. *Cultural and Contextual Factors:* Examine literature on the influence of cultural and contextual factors in travel planning. Discuss how applications can adapt to diverse cultural preferences, local customs, and contextual information to offer a more personalized and relevant experience
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    11 PROBLEM STATEMENT The mainproblem of frequent traveler who is traveling whole around the world needs this kind of app, but due to limited storage and switching to different apps it becomes tedious for the traveler it spoils the mood. By surveying the frequent traveler, we get to know the need of them they wanted an app which has the functionality of all various travel app does in the market today. The goal of the project is to do develop an android app that helps traveler on his journey. The purpose of our project is to provide the basic idea on some common need to go after coming to that place. The main objective of this research is to develop a mobile travel guide application with added functions to an existing application. Especially in this application the interactions between users the new function compared to traditional travel. The current travel industry is highly competitive and dynamic, with an increasing number of people seeking new and exciting destinations for their vacations. However, finding and booking the right travel options can be a time consuming and frustrating process, involving multiple steps and wide range of options to consider. In addition, there is a lack of reliable information about travel destinations, where can make it difficult for users to make informed decisions about their travel plans.
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    14 EXPERIMENTAL SETUPAND RESULTANALYSIS 1. *Enhanced User Experience*: Implement features like interactive maps, personalized itineraries, and user reviews to make the travel planning process more engaging and user-friendly. 2. *Mobile App Integration*: Develop a mobile application to extend the reach of your travel planner, allowing users to plan and manage their trips conveniently on the go. 3. *Social Media Integration*: Enable users to share their travel plans on social media platforms, fostering a community of travelers and providing a platform for sharing experiences. 4. integration with Travel APIs*: Incorporate travel APIs to provide real-time information on flights, accommodations, and local attractions, ensuring that users have the most up-to-date details for their trips. 5. *Personalized Recommendations*: Utilize machine learning algorithms to analyze user preferences and offer personalized recommendations for destinations, activities, and accommodations. 6. Collaboration with Travel Services*: Partner with travel agencies, airlines, and hotels to offer exclusive deals and discounts for users of your travel planner, creating added value for your platform. 7. *Multi-language Support*: Expand your website's reach by incorporating multi-language support, catering to a diverse audience of travelers from around the world. 8. *Budget Tracking Feature*: Implement a budget tracking tool that helps users plan and manage their expenses during the trip, providing a comprehensive overview of their spending. 9. *Offline Access*: Develop offline functionality to allow users to access their travel plans and important information even when they don't have an internet connection. 10. Community Forums*: Create a space for users to connect, share tips, and ask questions within the platform, building a sense of community around your travel planner.
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    15 CONCLUSION & FUTURESCOPE From the analysis of the result, we can conclude that our smart travel guide app is able to meet up the requirement for the traveler for a great traveling experience. As a conclusion, the design of the smart travel guide is able to perform as expected and can be further analyzed for future enhancement so that new features could be focused to produce a better solution by improving the effectiveness of the app. It enables free, secure, fast and easy usage. We can also conclude that the use of smart travel guide will definitely benefit the user by saving storage and time of the user which in turn makes this app user and practice-friendly. Hence, we have successfully drafted our project report on the proposal system. The proposed system offers a smart travel guide, which could be used by travelers on their journey. We will include more functionality as per the user requirements. We want to improved our homepage, as it is the main thing which attracts all user. Not a single website is ever considered as complete forever firstly because there is always something new requirement also are growing day by day. All these recommendation systems provide users with a list that they can check. It will be better if there could be a system which could consider user preferences and additional attributes. It could have been more helping if there could be a travel plan recommendation system which could contain sequence of locations along with feasible travel routes. There is a lot more to explore and expand in this field, which can ease users who like to explore new places or travelling a lot.
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    16 BIBLIOGRAPHY [1] Recommending travelpackages based on mobile crowd sourced data Zhiwen Yu; Yun Feng; Huang Xu; Xing she Zhou Communications Magazine IEEE Year: 2014, Volume: 52, Issue: 8 [2] A Cocktail Approach for Travel Package Recommendations Qi Liu; Enhong Chen; Hui Xiong; Yong Ge; Zhongmou Li; Xiang Wu Knowledge and Data Engineering, IEEE Transactions on Year: 2014, Volume: 26, Issue: 2 [3] A Package Generation and Recommendation Framework Based on Travelogues Xinhuan Chen; Yong Zhang; Pengfei Ma; Chao Li; Chunxiao Xing Computer Software and Applications Conference, 2015, Volume: 2 IEEE Conference Publications. [4] A novel approach for travel package recommendation using Bayesian approach Anishya, F; Kumar M, S. Computing and Communications Technologies, 2015 International Conference. [5] A composite recommendation system for travel planning Min Xie; Lakshmanan, L.V.S; Wood, P.T. Data Engineering, 2011 IEEE 27th International Conference on Year: 2011.
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