CS 153 Project - Discord Travel Bot

This project was built on top of the starter code provided by the CS 153 teaching staff.

Use Case

This Discord bot helps groups efficiently plan trips by collecting travel preferences, generating AI-based trip recommendations, facilitating voting, and finalizing comprehensive itineraries. The goal is to simplify group decision-making and ensure a well-organized travel experience.

Demo Video

Travel Bot Demo Video

Features

All of these commands are implemented in bot.py.

Listing Commands

Command: !commands

Displays a list of all available commands along with their descriptions to help users navigate the bot’s functionality.

Submit Travel Preferences

Command: !submit_trips <location> <budget> <dates> <mode> Ex: !submit_trips Hawaii 1500 April relaxation

Users submit:

• Location: A destination or a type of location. If the location has multiple words, underscores can be used for spacing.
• Budget: The user's estimated spending amount, which can be numeric or a descriptive term.
• Dates: The range of available travel dates, formatted as MM/DD/YYYY-MM/DD/YYYY.
• Mode: The user's preferred travel style, such as relaxation, cultural, foodie, or exploration. Users can submit multiple preferences, and once a submission is made, the bot displays all collected preferences for the group.

AI-Generated Trip Recommendations

Command: !recommend_trips

The bot analyzes all submitted preferences and uses Mistral AI to suggest a few optimized trip options. The AI-generated recommendations include:

• Location
• Dates
• Budget Estimate
• Activities Each recommended trip is labeled with a trip number for easy selection.

Trip Voting

Command: !vote_trip <trip_number>

Users can vote for their preferred AI-generated trip. The bot tracks and updates vote counts in real time, allowing users to see which trip is leading at any moment.

Finalizing a Trip and Generating a Full Itinerary

Command: finalize_trip

The bot selects the most voted trip and generates a detailed day-by-day itinerary. The itinerary includes:

• Accommodation
• Dining Options
• Attractions & Activities
• Transportation Details
• Estimated Total Budget The itinerary is formatted for clarity and ease of use.

Clearing Preferences

Command: !clear_preferences

Users can remove their submitted travel preferences. This allows for flexibility in planning multiple trips without retaining previous data.