SMART INDIA HACKATHON 2025 — TITLE PAGE Problem Statement ID: 25137 Problem Statement Title: Smart Travel Companion Theme: Travel & Tourism PS Category: Software Team ID: [ENTER TEAM ID] Team Name: [ENTER TEAM NAME (Registered on portal)] AICTE MIC - Student Innovation Hackathon 2025
IDEA TITLE — Smart Travel Companion Proposed Solution: One-stop AI-powered travel web app Addresses Problem: replaces fragmented apps, personalized AI itineraries, multilingual assistant Innovation: AI itinerary generator + unified booking hub + smart packing assistant + local business discoverability
TECHNICAL APPROACH Frontend: React.js + Next.js Backend: Node.js + Express AI/ML: Python, OpenAI GPT API, LangChain Database: Firebase (real-time), MongoDB APIs: Google Maps, Skyscanner, Expedia, OpenWeatherMap Process: Onboarding → AI Itinerary → Booking → Live Travel Support
FEASIBILITY AND VIABILITY Feasibility: modular architecture, scalable cloud-hosting Challenges: data privacy, API rate limits, offline functionality Strategies: GDPR-compliant design, tokenized payments, caching for offline use, provider partnerships
IMPACT AND BENEFITS Impact: faster planning, cost optimization, safer & richer travel Benefits: • Boosts local businesses via AI-powered visibility • Promotes sustainable tourism (eco-options, carbon tracking) • Breaks language barriers, fosters cultural exchange
RESEARCH AND REFERENCES Design & content source: Smart Travel Companion pitch (PDF) Template: SIH 2025 PPT format Technical references: Google Maps, Skyscanner, Expedia, OpenWeatherMap, OpenAI GPT API, LangChain, Firebase, MongoDB Note: Save final as PDF (max 6 slides).