Tour genie: tourist guide application

Abstract

‘Tour Genie’, is a flexible and customizable travel partner for individuals that takes delight in travelling. It automates the task of locating the best places to visit by providing recommendations based on user location. The application is a combination of web and mobile applications that lets tourists access updated information while travelling. The software consists of a user friendly interface and a comprehensive database, and employs data from Google APIs in supplying the user with information. The user can use GPS services in mobile phones to track their current location and acquire information of recommended places using multimedia such as images and maps. The application is beneficial for tourists and local travelers who are unfamiliar with their places of visit. The comprehensive information provided offers tourists with a secure and comfortable setting in their places of visit. Thus, Tour Genie is an effective and efficient solution that is easy to use for tourists while travelling.