Interactive Tourism Activities & Events Platform
Sagar Gohil
Developed a full‑stack tourism activities and events platform with interactive maps, event calendars and secure booking
tourism activities platform, events booking app, interactive map, event calendar, location‑based search, and organizer dashboard to improve searchability
Project overview
This full‑stack tourism activities and events platform connects travelers with local activities, tours and event organizers. Users can discover experiences on an interactive map, view detailed descriptions, book activities and RSVP for events. Organizers can list and manage offerings, handle bookings and monitor analytics through a dedicated dashboard. The platform aims to provide a seamless end‑to‑end experience for tourists and organizers, integrating discovery, booking and management into a single web application.
Goals & objectives
Connect travelers to authentic local experiences. Provide a user‑friendly marketplace where tourists can explore activities, events and tours around their destination, complete with descriptions, images, dates and pricing.
Support organizers. Offer tools for local organizers to create profiles, list activities and events, manage bookings and view performance metrics.
Provide location‑based discovery. Use interactive maps and geolocation services to help users find nearby events and visualize geographic data.
Deliver a secure, scalable platform. Use modern full‑stack technologies (Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL) with JWT authentication and role‑based access control to protect data and support future growth.
Challenges addressed
Fragmented tourism offerings make it hard for travelers to discover and book local experiences. By integrating multiple services (maps, booking, calendar) into one platform, we reduce friction and improve convenience.
Organizers often rely on ad‑hoc tools to manage events. This platform offers a dedicated dashboard for activity creation, booking management and analytics.
Ensuring data privacy and trust is critical in travel apps. We implemented JWT‑based authentication, secure password hashing and input validation to protect users and organizers.
Mapping and event data require efficient visualization. Leveraging Leaflet and Google Maps API enables interactive maps with local attraction recommendations, as recommended for travel apps.
My approach
User research & planning. Conducted interviews with travelers and organizers to identify pain points. Created user personas and journey maps. Defined core use cases: searching activities, booking events, managing listings.
Design & prototyping. Built wireframes and high‑fidelity prototypes using Figma. Focused on accessibility and responsive design. Utilized Radix UI for accessible components and Framer Motion for subtle animations.
Frontend development. Implemented a Next.js 15.3.1 app with TypeScript for type safety. Used Tailwind CSS for styling and responsive layouts. Integrated Leaflet and Google Maps for interactive mapping and geolocation. Added date handling with date‑fns and scheduling with React Calendar.
Backend development. Built a Node.js/Express API server using PostgreSQL and Sequelize for relational data modeling. Implemented JWT authentication with NextAuth and bcrypt password hashing. Added file uploads with Multer, input validation with Joi and email notifications via Resend.
Performance & security. Implemented server‑side rendering, caching and lazy loading for optimal performance. Added CORS configuration, input sanitization and XSS protection to secure the application. Deployed on scalable infrastructure with environment variables for secrets.
Testing & deployment. Wrote unit and integration tests. Managed database migrations with Sequelize CLI. Deployed the app to production with continuous integration and monitoring.
Core features
Activity management. Users can browse and search activities, view detailed descriptions, media and locations. Booking system handles reservations and updates availability. Organizers manage images and multimedia for each listing.
Event system. Calendar views show upcoming events. Users can see event details, RSVP and receive reminders. Interactive maps help attendees locate venues.
User & role management. Secure sign‑up and login with JWT; profile management; password resets; role‑based access for tourists, organizers and admins.
Location services. Interactive maps provide navigation and local attraction recommendations. Geolocation allows users to search nearby experiences and visualize geographic data.
Organizer tools. Organizers can create activities and events, manage bookings, and view analytics in a dashboard. Role‑based permissions ensure organizers can only modify their own listings.
Scalable API. RESTful endpoints with structured JSON responses, rate limiting and error handling. Migration support ensures schema evolution without downtime.
Security & performance optimizations. Server‑side rendering, caching and image optimization improve load times. Input validation, CORS and secure file uploads protect the system from attacks.
Technologies used
Frontend: Next.js 15.3.1 (React) with TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Radix UI, Framer Motion, React Calendar, custom hooks and axios for API calls.
Mapping: Leaflet and Google Maps API for interactive maps and geolocation.
Authentication & state: NextAuth.js for user sessions; JWT & bcryptjs for password security; custom hooks for data management.
Backend: Node.js with Express.js; PostgreSQL & Sequelize ORM; Multer for file uploads; Joi for validation; Resend for emails.
DevOps: Sequelize CLI for migrations, Nodemon for development, environment variables for secret management, server‑side rendering and caching strategies.
Personal contributions
Designed the system architecture and selected the technology stack.
Developed the frontend with Next.js and integrated mapping, calendar and geolocation features.
Implemented the backend API with Express and PostgreSQL, including authentication, authorization and booking logic.
Created reusable UI components, animations and responsive layouts. Configured security features (JWT, password hashing, CORS, input validation).
Deployed the platform, configured CI/CD and monitored performance.
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Posted Oct 10, 2025
Full‑stack tourism activities platform with interactive maps, event calendar, secure booking, organizer dashboard and JWT authentication.
