Daily Tour Operations Tracker
Objective:
To develop a system that helps tour operators plan, manage, and track daily tours efficiently, including itinerary management, vehicle allocation, staff assignments, and real-time updates, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
Why Choose This Project:
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Streamlines daily tour management for travel agencies.
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Provides real-time updates on tour progress, vehicle locations, and staff assignments.
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Reduces manual errors and enhances operational efficiency.
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Allows better reporting and analytics for decision-making.
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Can integrate with mobile apps for tour guides and drivers.
Key Features:
| Feature | Description |
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| Tour Itinerary Management | Create and manage daily itineraries with time slots, destinations, and activities. |
| Vehicle & Staff Assignment | Assign vehicles and guides to specific tours dynamically. |
| Real-Time Tracking | Track vehicles and tours in progress using GPS integration. |
| Booking Integration | Connect with customer bookings to manage tour capacity. |
| Notifications & Alerts | Send updates to guides, drivers, and tourists about schedule changes or delays. |
| Admin Dashboard | Overview of daily tours, assignments, and operational reports. |
| Reporting & Analytics | Generate daily/weekly/monthly reports on tours, occupancy, revenue, and feedback. |
| Mobile Access | Guides and drivers can view assignments and update statuses via mobile devices. |
| Feedback Collection | Collect post-tour feedback from tourists for quality improvement. |
Technology Stack:
| Layer | Technologies |
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| Frontend | HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, React (optional SPA) |
| Backend | Node.js with Express or Java Spring Boot |
| Database | MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB |
| Authentication | JWT or Spring Security |
| GPS Integration | Google Maps API or Mapbox |
| Notifications | Email (SMTP / SendGrid) or Push Notifications |
| Hosting / Cloud | AWS / Firebase / Azure |
Working Flow:
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Admin Setup
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Add daily tours, destinations, guides, vehicles, and time slots.
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Tour Assignment
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Assign guides and vehicles to tours dynamically.
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Sync tour schedules with bookings.
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Tour Execution & Tracking
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Guides/drivers update status via mobile app.
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GPS tracks vehicle location and tour progress in real-time.
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Notifications
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Automatic alerts sent to guides, drivers, and tourists about delays, changes, or emergencies.
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Reporting & Feedback
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Admin generates reports on operational efficiency, occupancy, and customer satisfaction.
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Feedback collected for service improvement.
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Main Modules:
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Tour Module: Create and manage itineraries, destinations, and schedules.
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Staff & Vehicle Module: Assign guides and vehicles to tours.
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Tracking Module: Real-time GPS tracking and status updates.
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Notification Module: Alerts and updates to staff and tourists.
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Reporting Module: Operational reports, analytics, and feedback collection.
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User Module (Optional): Tourists view itinerary, status, and updates via app.
Security Features:
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Secure admin and staff login with JWT or OAuth2.
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Encrypted data for bookings, itineraries, and staff details.
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Role-based access (admin, guide, driver).
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HTTPS communication for all online interactions.
Visualization Options:
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Dashboard: Daily tours, vehicle locations, staff assignments, and occupancy.
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Interactive Map: Real-time visualization of tour vehicles and destinations.
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Charts & Graphs: Tour popularity, revenue, and operational efficiency.
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Mobile Updates: Guides/drivers receive live updates and confirm actions.