Overview:

Trip Buddy is here for travelers who often need a tour guide to get in-depth information about the location and history of the destination.

In addition to helping tourists, this application can also empower local communities as tour guides. This is in line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) goal number 8, which is to promote decent work and economic growth. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Kemenparekraf/Baparekraf), sustainable tourism is the development of the concept of traveling that has a long-term impact on the environment, social, culture, and economy.

Trip Buddy is a mobile application that provides an innovative solution for people who want to travel but are confused about choosing a destination. The app is designed to solve various problems faced by travelers in Indonesia. With its superior features, Trip Buddy helps users in choosing travel destinations, getting local information, finding travel companions, and creating an efficient itinerary. The app aims to enhance users' travel experience, making their vacations more planned, economical, and enjoyable.

Our challenges:

1. 61% of travelers find it difficult to plan an optimal itinerary

2. 45% of tourists feel that they don't get enough information about activities in the tourist destinations they visit.

Objective & Outcomes:

Enhancing the tourist experience through an artificial intelligence-based app that personalizes travel recommendations and itineraries according to user preferences, and empowers local communities as tour guides to increase their income. The app supports sustainable tourism by promoting eco-friendly and socially responsible practices. In addition, the app facilitates collaboration between tourists and local guides in the exploration of tourist destinations, and provides data and analysis to help governments and managers in more effective tourism planning and promotion.

Get a satisfying travel experience through personalized destination recommendations based on preferences, interests and budget. The app makes it easy for travelers to find and book the services of trusted local tour guides and opens up opportunities for collaboration between travelers. For local tour guides, the app provides stable employment opportunities and additional income, while improving the well-being of their communities by promoting local destinations and culture. In addition, the app supports sustainable tourism by encouraging eco-friendly and socially responsible practices.