Inspiration
Travelers often struggle to balance convenience with sustainability. We wanted to create a tool that makes eco‑friendly choices as easy and appealing as traditional travel options.
What it does
Trip Genie suggests eco‑friendly and convenient options for travelers in any city. It highlights public transport, bike‑sharing, sustainable restaurants, and community‑driven experiences.The app provides personalized recommendations that help users get used to the city easily and conveniently while supporting eco-friendly options.
How we built it
- Designed the prototype using Lovable.dev for rapid iteration.
- Focused on lightweight, user‑friendly navigation to ensure accessibility for travelers with limited connectivity.
- Utilizing the OpenAI API to gather and summarize relevant data for the user
- We used Fast-API and LLM calls
Challenges we ran into
- Curating reliable eco‑friendly data sources for different cities.
- Managing language and cultural differences across diverse user bases.
What we learned
- Sustainability can be integrated into tech solutions without sacrificing convenience.
- Rapid prototyping tools like Lovable.dev accelerate idea validation.
- User feedback is essential to refine both design and functionality.
What’s next for Trip Genie
- Expanding city coverage with richer eco‑friendly datasets.
- Adding carbon footprint tracking for each travel choice.
- Partnering with local businesses to promote sustainable tourism.
- Developing offline features for travelers in low‑connectivity regions.
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