Smart Tourism System · Team 305-201

We Are
TravelNow

A capstone project by Grade 2 students at We Applied Technology School — building Egypt's most trusted digital tourism platform to connect travelers with verified local agencies.

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Driven by Purpose

The Problem

Travelers visiting Egypt face last-minute cancellations, hidden fees, poor communication with operators, weak complaint handling, and a lack of an organized, reliable platform to find accurate information and trusted services.

Our Solution

A seamless, all-in-one web platform connecting tourists with local Egyptian agencies — featuring an interactive map, searchable historical guide, verified company listings, and Yala Plan smart trip planner. No more text-heavy lists.

Our Impact

For users: saves time and ensures confident trip planning. For businesses: direct promotion boosts local tour company sales. For the economy: drives overall tourism growth and job creation across Egypt.

Project Challenges

Last-minute trip cancellations causing major inconvenience for travelers.
Unclear pricing and hidden extra fees charged by operators.
Poor communication with tour operators, delaying booking confirmations.
Technical issues with online booking and identity/payment verification.
Weak complaint-handling during the trip and lack of transparency in official channels.

Aligned SDGs

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SDG 8
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Boosting local tourism businesses and creating sustainable employment across Egypt.
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SDG 9
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Building a modern digital infrastructure for Egypt's tourism industry through tech innovation.
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SDG 10
Reduced Inequalities
Giving smaller tourism companies equal digital visibility alongside larger operators.

Our Core Values

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Authenticity

Real experiences, real reviews, real Egypt — we never compromise on truth or transparency.

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Innovation

Leveraging cutting-edge technology to make discovery, planning and booking seamless.

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Sustainability

Committed to eco-conscious tourism that protects Egypt's natural and cultural heritage.

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Community

Empowering local tourism businesses to grow and thrive on a global stage.

How We Got Here

2023

The Idea Sparks

A group of passionate Egyptians saw a gap — world-class destinations, but no unified digital platform. TravelNow was born in a Cairo café.

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2024

Platform Launch

Beta launch with 50+ attractions and 20 verified partners. First 1,000 users onboarded in the first month of operation.

2025

Rapid Growth

Expanded to 300+ attractions, integrated Yala Plan smart trip planner, partnered with the Ministry of Tourism. Reached 50,000 registered users.

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2026

The Future

Launching mobile apps, VR attraction previews, and an expanded AI personalisation engine. Egypt's digital tourism era begins now.

Platform Highlights

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Yala Plan

Builds personalised multi-destination itineraries based on your budget, interests, and travel style.

Interactive Map

Explore attractions on a dark-mode map with live filtering by category and governorate.

Verified Companies

Every tourism company passes a rigorous verification process. Book with total confidence.

Hosted Checkout

Paymob hosted checkout keeps card entry off TravelNow. Payments are currently available in sandbox test mode only.

Real Reviews

Genuine reviews from verified travelers. No fake ratings, no paid promotions.

24/7 Support

Our dedicated team is available around the clock for bookings, questions, and more.

Meet the Team

Grade 2 · We Applied Technology School · Team 305-201

Kareem Ahmed
Developer

Implements the project — coding and building the platform to make sure everything functions properly.

Alaa Mamdouh
Researcher

Collects and analyzes information and data, providing clear summaries to guide the team's decisions.

Noureen Hazem
Designer

Creates the project's visual UI/UX, choosing colors, styles, and structure for a premium experience.

Ali Youssef
Tester

Tests the project at every stage, finds errors, suggests improvements, and ensures a problem-free final version.

Ammar Abdelsalam
Content Creator

Writes project content, creates user scenarios, and keeps all information clear and well-structured.

Our Partners

Ministry of Tourism

IATA

Egyptian Museum

Council of Antiquities

Hotels Association

Tourism Federation

Start Your Journey

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