Booth Booking System for Trade Fairs
Objective
To develop a web-based booth booking and management platform that allows exhibitors to reserve, manage, and customize their booths while enabling organizers to monitor availability, payments, and event layouts in real-time.
Key Features
| Module | Feature |
|---|---|
| Exhibitor Module | Registration, login, profile management |
| Booth Catalog | Browse available booths by size, location, amenities |
| Booking System | Select booth, check availability, confirm booking |
| Pricing Engine | Dynamic pricing based on booth size, location, demand |
| Payment Gateway | Secure online payments (Razorpay, Stripe, PayPal) |
| Cancellation | Cancel bookings (refund policy configurable) |
| Customization | Add branding details (logo, description, product display info) |
| Booking History | View past & active booth bookings |
| Organizer Panel | Add/edit/delete booths, manage bookings, approve cancellations |
| Floor Plan View | Interactive hall map showing occupied & available booths |
| Email Notifications | Booking confirmations, reminders, cancellation alerts |
| Reports & Analytics | Revenue reports, booth occupancy rates, most popular booth areas |
Technology Stack
| Layer | Technology Options |
|---|---|
| Frontend | HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery / React / Angular |
| Backend | Node.js (Express) / Spring Boot / Django |
| Database | MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB |
| Authentication | JWT / Spring Security / Firebase Auth |
| Payment Gateway | Razorpay / Stripe / PayPal |
| Hosting | Vercel (Frontend) + AWS / Heroku / Railway (Backend + DB) |
| Other | Interactive floor plan (SVG/Canvas/D3.js), QR code for booth entry |
Workflow
Exhibitor Flow
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Exhibitor registers/login
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Browses booth catalog or hall map
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Selects booth → views price & details → books with payment
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Receives booking confirmation via email
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Booth status updated in dashboard & floor plan
Cancellation Flow
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Exhibitor opens dashboard → selects active booking
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Requests cancellation (before deadline)
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Refund processed (partial/full as per policy)
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Booth availability updated
Organizer Flow
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Organizer login → dashboard
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Add/edit/delete booth listings with specs & pricing
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Monitor bookings on interactive map
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Approve cancellations, generate reports
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Track revenue, popular booth zones
User Roles
| Role | Permissions |
|---|---|
| Exhibitor | Browse & book booths, cancel bookings, manage profile, customize booth branding |
| Organizer | Manage booths, bookings, payments, cancellations, floor plan, reports |
Security Features
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JWT or session-based authentication
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Role-based access control
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Password encryption (BCrypt)
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CSRF/XSS input validation
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Secure payments with tokenization
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OTP/email verification for critical actions
Analytics (Organizer Dashboard)
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Bookings | Count of all booth reservations |
| Cancelled Bookings | Count & % of cancellations |
| Revenue Generated | Total earnings by event/booth type |
| Booth Occupancy Report | Heatmap showing popular booth zones |
| Daily Booking Trends | Graphs showing peak booking days |
| Exhibitor Reports | List of repeat exhibitors, preferences |
What You Get
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Exhibitor & organizer login system
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Fully functional booth catalog & floor map integration
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Booth booking, cancellation, and payment handling
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Admin/organizer dashboard to manage booths & reports
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Email & notification integration
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Secure authentication & role-based access
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Well-documented REST APIs
Why Choose This Project?
This project provides real-world event management experience with features like inventory management, booking systems, dynamic pricing, payment integration, and analytics dashboards. It’s highly relevant for trade shows, exhibitions, and expos, making it valuable for both academic projects and professional portfolios.