Problem Statement - NMSU-CS-CS371/team-project-real-wheretonext GitHub Wiki

Define Your Core

The core of WhereToNext? Is turning confusing, unorganized travel information into a single, easy to use website that has everything in one place. Unlike other websites that focus only on flights, hotels, or activities, WhereToNext? allows travelers to plan their days efficiently, compare prices and ratings, and stay within their budget, making it easier to make informed decisions without stress.

The system organizes each trip by day, showing travel times, reservations, and recommended activities, so users can focus on enjoying their trip rather than juggling multiple travel plans.

Why it’s better

WhereToNext? stands out because it brings every part of travel planning into one organized space. Instead of switching between different websites to compare flights, hotels, restaurants, and activities, users can view everything in one clear place.

Users can:

• See their entire trip in one place, organized by day with selected flights, lodging, and activities.
• Compare options easily with clear price and rating information.
• Stay within their budget by viewing costs before making selections.
• Save time and reduce stress with no more jumping between multiple tabs or trying to remember details.

WhereToNext? makes planning faster, simpler, and more organized, helping travelers focus on enjoying their trip instead of dealing with scattered information and planning confusion.

Minimum Viable Product (V1.0)

The Minimum Viable Product of WhereToNext? will allow users to select a city and travel dates, browse flights, hotels, and activities, and generate a basic organized itinerary. The MVP will focus on clear organization, budget visibility, and simple daily trip planning.

The Value Proposition of WhereToNext?

Time Savings

WhereToNext?’s primary quantified value lies in helping travelers plan trips more efficiently, affordably, and with less stress. Traditional trip planning can take between five to ten or more hours of research across multiple platforms while comparing flights, accommodations, activities, and reservations. WhereToNext? streamlines this process by consolidating all options into one structured platform, reducing planning time to under one to two hours. This allows travelers to spend less time searching and more time enjoying their experience

Organization Efficiency

WhereToNext helps travelers manage important trip details such as reservations, flights, and booking information by storing everything in one centralized location. Keeping all travel information organized in a single place allows travelers to stay on track and significantly reduces the risk of forgotten plans, missed reservations, and scheduling conflicts.