Voyager: Crowdsource Application for Safe Travelling Experience

Tourism has always been an important economic sector around the world with millions of tourists travelling every year. As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism industry is rapidly recovering, and it is projected that global traveler numbers will reach 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2023. While it is a significant contributor to global economy, it is also a great source of danger for tourists. Research studies have found that tourists are vulnerable to a variety of dangers and risk, including injury and death, while visiting attractions around the world. Compared to domestic populations, tourists face up to 16 times higher risks of fatalities from road accidents, drowning, falls, and crimes. It has been found that in a study done in New Zealand, an estimated 20% of overseas visitor injuries and 22% of fatalities are by tourism related activities. As such, we have developed a mobile application called Voyager is focused to help users be more informed about the dangers and safety culture of their travel destinations. The Voyager aims to help tourists identify safe locations, understand local law and safety culture. By providing this information, the Voyager aims to minimize the risks associated with tourism and enhance the overall travel experience for users.