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@article{187119,
        author = {SOURAV BORGAVE and KEVAL DOSHI and AAKASH GIRHE and DIPALI GODE and DR. MRS. PRATIBHA ADKAR},
        title = {First Trip – A Travel & Guide Community App},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {5557-5564},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187119},
        abstract = {Tourism plays a vital role in economic development and cultural exchange; however, existing digital tourism platforms often prioritize commercial promotion over genuine community engagement and sustainability. To address this gap, First Trip introduces an AI-powered, community-based smart tourism platform designed to connect tourists, local villagers, and administrators in a unified digital ecosystem. The system integrates an AI chatbot for personalized itinerary generation, an interactive map for nearby attractions, and real-time crowd and weather analytics to ensure safe and informed travel. Local villagers can post updates, share cultural insights, and promote local attractions, thereby fostering equitable economic participation and preserving cultural authenticity. Administrators oversee content moderation and data transparency to maintain system integrity. By combining artificial intelligence, geospatial technology, and community participation, First Trip promotes sustainable, inclusive, and data-driven tourism development, enhancing both traveler experience and local empowerment.},
        keywords = {Community-Based Tourism, First Trip, Supabase, React Native, Community Travel App, Real-Time Chat, Geolocation Services.},
        month = {November},
        }