EcoTravelBuddy

Inspiration

The inspiration for EcoTravelBuddy arose from our shared concern for the environment and a deep belief in the role technology can play in promoting sustainability. We recognized that the travel industry has a significant environmental footprint and decided to harness the power of AI to encourage better choices among travelers. Our mission was to make sustainable travel more accessible, appealing, and effortless.

What it does

EcoTravelBuddy is an AI-based chatbot that revolutionizes the way we travel by seamlessly integrating sustainability into our journeys. It does so by recommending sustainable travel plans that prioritize eco-conscious choices without compromising the fun, enjoyment, and endless exploration that travel offers.

How we built it

We used openai api to get access to gpt3.5 model , we created our prompt to pass to model so that model act as travel agent while keeping in mind sustainable aspect of whole trip . We took output response from the model after passing the user input query to it and then return the response. The chat continues till user give input 'x'.

Challenges we ran into

Using gpt as text generator is not easy, as it is trained on a large dataset and not a single domain. Due to which it easily deviates from the main topic and start halluciating. In order to deal with it we have to give regular additional text prompt to the model to keep it in line with our task and not give irrelevant data.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Our accomplishments in this hackathon include making new friends, learning new technologies like GraphQL, and, most importantly, thoroughly enjoying the experience.

What we learned

Our team learned several valuable lessons like how to integrate AI, specifically GPT-3.5, into a real-world application. This involved understanding how to structure prompts and manage model outputs effectively and importance of designing user-friendly interactions. Our project allowed us to explore new technologies like GraphQL, and we discovered the joy of learning by tackling challenges and overcoming them.

What's next for EcoTravelBuddy

Enable users to seamlessly book eco-friendly accommodations, flights, and activities directly through the chatbot. Integrating with booking platforms would make it even more convenient for travelers to make sustainable choices. Create a community around sustainable travel. Users could share their eco-friendly travel experiences, tips, and photos. Social features like forums and user-generated content can enhance engagement.