Sabah smart travel companion: AI-based travel diary generation with integrated itinerary planning

Bong, Xin Ai (2025) Sabah smart travel companion: AI-based travel diary generation with integrated itinerary planning. Final Year Project, UTAR.

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Abstract

This project presents the development of the Sabah Smart Travel Companion: AI-Based Scrapbook Generation with Integrated Itinerary Planning, an interactive web application designed to enrich the travel experience by combining intelligent itinerary planning with automated travel documentation. Unlike existing travel platforms that emphasize only trip scheduling, this system highlights memory preservation through an AI-powered digital scrapbook. Core functionality includes automatic scrapbook page generation from user-uploaded photos and captions, supported by Large Language Models (LLMs) for image recognition, content categorization, caption generation, and dynamic layout design. Personalization is achieved through the Preference Weight Adjustment Model, which adapts scrapbook layouts based on user interactions and continuously refines future suggestions. The itinerary module functions as a streamlined, integrated support system, generating lightweight, customizable travel schedules through LLMs to complement the scrapbook experience rather than compete with it. Sabah, Malaysia, is chosen as the case study due to its cultural diversity and natural attractions, providing an ideal context for showcasing both itinerary guidance and memory documentation. This system is implemented as a web application to ensure accessibility across devices, making it practical for modern travellers. By addressing gaps in existing travel applications, this project aims to deliver a comprehensive, endto-end solution that that enhances travel planning while preserving personal experiences through intelligent digital storytelling.

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