Android-Based smart langkawi tourism

Abstract

Langkawi is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Malaysia, with over 2.5 million tourists visit the island per year. To explore the entire treasure and uniqueness of the island through the easiest way and shortest time, an android-based application is specially built based on the tourism information about Langkawi. Smart Langkawi Tourism is a free download application available in PlayStore and AppStore for Android and IOS users who want to know more about Langkawi or plan to travel to the beautiful island. The application helps tourists in planning their travel itinerary systematically. The auto schedule planner function provides suggestions on trip ideas to users based on their duration of whole trip and preferred activities. As directions and maps are important for tourists to reach destinations, the application incorporates all functions required by tourists to have a restful, worry-free vacation. Besides, the application is also equipped with complete information about Langkawi which includes recommended hotspots, maps and suggestion of activities. Since not all smart phone users can afford a premium data plan with Internet connection at all times, this application also provides offline information and maps to smoothen the whole running of trip. The waterfall model is chosen because it is a highly organised approach which requires documentation with clear project objectives and stable project requirements. The unit of Information Technology of KDTC (Kedah Digital Transformation Centre) has been given the opportunity to enhance the functionality of the application and thus delivering a huge advantage to tourists who use it. Eventually, this project is seen to contribute to the rapid growth of Langkawi tourism industry.