Travel Management System

Overview

Our web application allows travel businesses to attract more customers, offering services such as vehicle rental, hotel booking, travel guides, and location reviews. It enhances customer experience by providing detailed information about travel destinations, offering special event services, and supporting customers throughout their journey planning. This easy-to-use application is designed to be user-friendly, making it easier for customers to plan and enjoy their travels.

Key Features

• Vehicle Rental: Customers can rent vehicles suited to their travel needs.
• Hotel Booking: Book accommodations at preferred travel destinations.
• Travel Guide: Access information about various travel destinations.
• Location Reviews: Customers can leave reviews based on their experiences.
• Special Event Planning: Organize surprise parties or special events.
• Customer Support: Get assistance with travel planning or website issues.
• Weather Updates: Integrated weather chatbot for real-time weather updates.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or above)
• MongoDB Atlas Account and Cluster
• Git (Optional, but recommended for version control)

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/vidura-12/travel-app.git
cd travel-management-system

Backend Setup

1. Navigate to the backend folder:

   cd backend

2. Install Backend Dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env file:

   MONGODB_URL=<Your MongoDB Atlas URL>
   WEATHER_API_KEY=8ec3ac71de234ff6f0a41ac53177b7f1
   

4. Start the Backend Server:

   npm run dev

Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to the frontend folder:

   cd ../frontend

2. Install Frontend Dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the Frontend Server:

   npm start

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Project Structure

/frontend  # React.js front-end code
/backend   # Express.js and Node.js back-end code

Backend Dependencies

"dependencies": {
  "axios": "^1.7.7",
  "bcrypt": "^5.1.1",
  "bcryptjs": "^2.4.3",
  "body-parser": "^1.20.2",
  "cors": "^2.8.5",
  "dotenv": "^16.4.5",
  "express": "^4.19.2",
  "express-async-handler": "^1.2.0",
  "express-validator": "^7.2.0",
  "jsonwebtoken": "^9.0.2",
  "mongodb": "^6.9.0",
  "mongodb-connection-string-url": "^3.0.1",
  "mongoose": "^8.7.0",
  "multer": "^1.4.5-lts.1",
  "nodemailer": "^6.9.15",
  "nodemon": "^3.1.3",
  "openai": "^4.67.3",
  "react-router-dom": "^6.26.2"
}

Frontend Dependencies

"dependencies": {
  "@fortawesome/fontawesome-svg-core": "^6.5.1",
  "@fortawesome/free-brands-svg-icons": "^6.5.1",
  "@fortawesome/free-regular-svg-icons": "^6.5.1",
  "@fortawesome/free-solid-svg-icons": "^6.5.1",
  "@fortawesome/react-fontawesome": "^0.2.0",
  "@testing-library/jest-dom": "^5.17.0",
  "@testing-library/react": "^13.4.0",
  "@testing-library/user-event": "^13.5.0",
  "apexcharts": "^3.48.0",
  "axios": "^1.6.7",
  "firebase": "^10.11.0",
  "flowbite": "^2.3.0",
  "flowbite-react": "^0.7.3",
  "history": "^5.3.0",
  "pdfmake": "^0.2.10",
  "html2canvas": "^1.4.1",
  "html2pdf": "^0.0.11",
  "jspdf": "^2.5.1",
  "react": "^18.2.0",
  "react-apexcharts": "^1.4.1",
  "react-dom": "^18.2.0",
  "react-google-charts": "^4.0.1",
  "react-icons": "^5.0.1",
  "react-router-dom": "^6.22.0",
  "react-scripts": "^5.0.1",
  "react-to-print": "^2.15.1",
  "recharts": "^2.12.4",
  "sweetalert2": "^11.10.8",
  "web-vitals": "^2.1.4"
}

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MongoDB Setup

1. Create an account on MongoDB Atlas.
2. Create a cluster.
3. Replace MONGODB_URL in the backend .env file with your cluster's connection string.

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Weather API Key Setup

Replace WEATHER_API_KEY in the backend .env file with your weather API key:

WEATHER_API_KEY=8ec3ac71de234ff6f0a41ac53177b7f1

Contributors

We'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the following individuals who have contributed to the development of our Travel Management System:

Contributor	GitHub Profile	Roles
Vidura	vidura-12	Full Stack Developer
Buwaneka	Buwaneka99	Frontend Developer, UI/UX Design
Kalpa Vidusha	KalpaVidusha	Backend Developer, API Integration
Sonadi	Sonadi	Quality Assurance, Testing
Dilshani	Dilshani16	Database Management, Data Modeling
Nimesha	Nimesha4	DevOps, Deployment, CI/CD
Harini Hettiarachchi	HariniHettiarachchi	Documentation, User Support, QA
Kavitha Niwandi	kavithaniwandi	Frontend Developer, Feature Implementation

Each of these individuals has played a crucial role in making this project successful. Thank you for your time, energy, and dedication to building this platform!

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License

MIT License