IndonesiaParadise

IP is a mobile app that aims to connect SMEs and change the way Indonesian tourism works and functions. We want to see our Bali being replicated throughout the archipelago by giving access to tourist.

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Inspiration

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, Indonesia's tourism industry has been severe to maintain its operation, especially for the Small and Medium Enterprises and local tourist guides. One of the things that makes foreign tourists reluctant to come to Indonesia is the lack of information. For instance, when tourist arrived at the airport, they were chased by porters and brokers who offered their services. It's not giving information about what tourist attractions can be visited in the area and no one could explain how to get there. While tourism plays a significant role and contributes to one of the main sources of foreign currency earnings. Not to mention that tourism provided 12.7 million jobs, representing 10.5% of total employment. Beyond these economic benefits, tourism builds links between people. It challenges stereotypes. It opens up new worlds and greater understanding. Unlike any other websites, apps, or articles that put more emphasis on selling their product or services, this app provides complete access (brief description, nearby food, hotel, accommodation, etc.) and comprehensive information in which the tourist will get beneficial information, attracted then providing the itinerary and other related services in an effort to promote a better experience of visiting Indonesia. As Indonesia pursues to thrive in the tourism industry beyond Bali and not all “hidden” tourism destination gets acknowledged and discovered, we could envisage a great opportunity for Indonesia's tourism actors to harness this chance to acquaint the world with the rich in culture, awash in natural beauty and warm with the hospitality of Indonesia.

What it does

IndonesiaParadise apps intend to help SMEs nearby popular and not yet popular tourist destinations in Indonesia to expand their business by building community and connecting all tourism actors’ markets and promoting their products or services to both travelers and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourism. Indonesia paradise creates a platform where the community can submit Articles to show Indonesia's creativity and diversity and then send them to the world as Indonesia Katalog and travel guides. This app will replace and improvise any other book, websites, or articles that may not be up to date and misleading in terms of content to maximize the travel experience to Indonesia. Furthermore, tourism actors can be more competitive with others by improving their embedded services and knowledge to serve their customers better leading to the development and discovery of an untouched part of Indonesia. In the long term, we expect to see our "Bali" numbers replicated across the archipelago and are optimistic that this app will not only standardize Indonesian tourism actors’ products and services but also exhibit the creativity and diversity of Indonesia’s culture and put them on the world stage.

How we built it

-We design simple and easy-to-use applications using travel blogs and travel guidebooks as our references. -Build it using Flutter and FireBase to create the MVP. -Find useful travel information to put inside the application -Release it to the society so they can collaborate by adding more articles and recommendations Including their business and services.

Challenges we ran into

-Of all features that we list we need to pick which one is the MVP and gives the most benefit to the project. -Deciding the tech stack we need to use to build the MVP in a limited time.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

-We are able to identify common mistakes and drawbacks of using conventional tourism websites, articles, and others such as not mobile-optimized, direct bookings are not possible or too complicated, no reviews displayed, and not to mention Lack of images and comprehensive information. -During the brainstorming we realize that community is the most efficient way to get valid and updated information and on the other side maximizing the impact back to the society -Deciding and creating the MVP for a product. How do we discuss, decide, and work on the most important feature to build minimum working software that answers our needs?

What we learned

-Best information emerge from real experience and collaboration of many people. -We learn that business app has to be inclusive to small holder people, in this case SMEs. By doing so, we are not only creating the impact to tourism actors, but also to the communities and Indonesia as a whole.

What's next for IndonesiaParadise

-Equipped with built-in features to give a recommendation about the place to visit, forums for visitors to interact and/or find their travel partners, direct online bookings, as well as detailed information on how to get there using preferred accommodations, food, transportation, and local guide. -Add bucket list and itinerary planner as built-in features. -Accommodate order and payment features to accommodate SMEs collaborators. -Grow the community, found new "hidden" tourism, and educate the society to add SMEs to join the community and be our collaborators. -Give scholarships for collaborators in linguistics, History, Culture, and another aspect that relate to growing Indonesia tourism even more. -Help to develop facilities on potential tourism spots including accessibility, hospitality, and healthcare.

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