Minor Project

on
Travel Budget Prediction (Data science Project)

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement

for the award of the degree of

Bachelor of Computer Application

To
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi

Guide: Submitted by:

Ms. Upasana Bisht Sneha (07790302022)
Shruti (07390302022)

Institute of Innovation in Technology & Management

New Delhi- 110058
Batch (2022-2025)
 INDEX
S.NO TITLE PAGE NO.
1. Objective & Scope of the project 1
2 Theoretical Background Definition of Problem 2-3
3 System Analysis & Design vis-a-vis User 4-7
Requirements
4 System Planning (PERT Chart) 8-12
5 Methodology adopted, System Implementation & 13-22
Details of Hardware & Software used System
Maintenance & Evaluation
6 Detailed Life Cycle of the Project 23-35
7 Coding and Screenshots of the project 36-45
8 Conclusion and Future Scope 46-48
9 Reference 49
 List of figures
Sno. Figures Title Page no.
1 PERT chart 8
2 DFD 24
3 ER diagram 26
4 Home page 39
5 Prediction page 39
6 About page 40
7 Contact page 40
8 Pipeline 45
 Acknowledgement
I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who helped to finish this Minor
project. I want to start by expressing my gratitude to Ms. Upasana Bisht for all of
his help and support during this educational journey. Her extensive experience
and profound understanding have greatly influenced the course and result of this
project.
I am grateful to my peers and colleagues who have offered their support and
encouragement, contributing to a collaborative and stimulating learning
environment. The exchange of ideas and constructive discussions have greatly
enriched my project.
Thank you all for your invaluable contributions to this project.
Sneha, Shruti
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This is to certify that this project entitled Travel budget prediction a Data science
project submitted in partial fulfilment of the degree of Bachelor of Computer
Applications to the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi through
Institute of Innovation in Technology & Management, delhi-110056 done by
Sneha (07790302022) & Shruti (07390802022) is an is an authentic work carried
out by him/her at under my guidance. The matter embodied in this project work
has not been submitted earlier for award of any degree to the best of my
knowledge and belief.

Signature of the student Signature of the Guide

 Synopsis of the Project
Title:

Travel budget prediction using Data science and Machine learning.

Problem Statement:

Develop an intelligent system to accurately predict total trip expenses for travelers, addressing
the challenges of variable costs across destinations, transportation modes, accommodations,
activities, and seasonal factors.
The primary objective is to create a reliable tool that helps travelers estimate total trip costs,
facilitating more informed decision-making and financial planning for travel experiences.

Why this Topic was Chosen:

The topic of Travel budget prediction is chosen because it addresses a significant real-world
problem faced by travellers. With rising costs and increasing complexity in travel planning,
accurate cost estimation becomes crucial for budgeting and decision-making. It helps travellers
plan their trips more effectively by providing realistic budget estimates.
The project offers valuable learning experiences in data analysis, model development, and
communication of complex analytical findings.

Objective:

To develop an intelligent system capable of accurately predicting total trip expenses for
travellers, leveraging machine learning algorithms and incorporating various travel-related
factors, with the aim of improving financial planning and decision-making throughout the
travel experience.
1. Specific: Develops an intelligent system for predicting trip expenses.
2. Relevant: Addresses a real-world problem faced by travelers.
This objective provides a clear direction for the project while allowing flexibility in the
approach and implementation details. It emphasizes the core goal of creating a useful tool for
travellers.
Scope of the Project:

• Data Collection and Preprocessing: We will collect data related to various Tourist
places, Destination, Best time to visit, Length of stay, Season, Travel mode, Travel style
and many more from multiple sources. Dataset will be cleaned, preprocessed and
standardized for efficient use to predict the cost.
• Machine Learning: The cost prediction system will be built using machine learning
algorithms like Linear regression, Random Forest regressor and Gradient Boosting
techniques. The algorithms will predict the overall trip cost as per the input we’ll given
to it.
• Web Interface: A website will be developed where users can interact with the
prediction system. The website will have some form kind of structure in which it will
ask for the details about the trip and it will predict the cost and give as an output.

Tools and Technologies:

1. Programming Language: Python

2. Libraries: Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn
3. Data Visualization: Power BI for dashboard creation
4. Machine Learning Models: Linear regression, Random Forest regressor and Gradient
Boosting techniques.

Methodology:

• Data Collection: Gather datasets related to Tourist places and the expenses related to
that.
• Data Cleaning and Preprocessing: Remove unnecessary columns, handle missing
data, and encoding data to ensure it is usable for machine learning models.
• Model Building: Use machine learning algorithms like Linear regression, Random
Forest regressor and Gradient Boosting techniques.
• Power BI Dashboard: Build the interactive dashboard to get the insights and can
interact with dashboard according to the requirements.
• Web interface: Will build the web interface so that user can interact with.
Expected Outcomes

The machine learning model is expected to accurately predict the overall expenses of a trip
based on various input factors. Specifically:
1. Predict total trip cost: Estimate the complete expenditure for a journey.
2. Handle multiple inputs: Process various travel-related parameters such as destination,
duration, mode of transport, accommodation type, etc.
3. Provide personalized estimates: Tailor predictions based on individual traveller
preferences and past behaviours.
4. Account for dynamic factors: Incorporate real-time data on pricing fluctuations and
seasonal changes.
5. Offer actionable insights: Help users make informed decisions about their travel plans
and budgets.
The model aims to deliver accurate, personalized, and timely expense predictions,
enhancing travellers’ ability to plan and budget for trips effectively.

Conclusion:
This project aims to revolutionize travel planning by developing an intelligent system that
accurately predicts total trip expenses. By leveraging machine learning algorithms and
integrating various travel-related factors, our tool will empower travelers to make informed
decisions about their journeys. The expected outcome is a user-friendly web application that
provides personalized, real-time expense predictions, ultimately enhancing travelers' ability to
budget and plan their trips effectively.
 Chapter 1: Objective & Scope of the Project
i. Objective:

Develop an intelligent travel expense prediction system that leverages machine learning
algorithms to accurately forecast total trip costs based on key factors such as number of
travellers, type of travel, destination, and transportation mode. Additionally, suggest popular
attractions and activities at the chosen location, aiming to enhance financial planning and
decision-making throughout the entire travel experience.

Key aspects of this objective:

a. Implement machine learning models to predict trip expenses with high accuracy.

b. Incorporate real-time data feeds for dynamic pricing and availability updates.

c. Suggest popular attractions and activities at the destination.

d. Improve financial planning for travellers.

e. Enhance overall travel experience through personalized recommendations.

ii. Scope of the Project

a. Data Collection and Preprocessing: We will collect data related to various Tourist
places, Destination, Best time to visit, Length of stay, Season, Travel mode, Travel
style and many more from multiple sources. Dataset will be cleaned, preprocessed
and standardized for efficient use to predict the cost.
b. Machine Learning: The cost prediction system will be built using machine learning
algorithms like Linear regression, Random Forest regressor and Gradient Boosting
techniques. The algorithms will predict the overall trip cost as per the input we’ll
given to it.
c. Web Interface: A website will be developed where users can interact with the
prediction system. The website will have some form kind of structure in which it
will ask for the details about the trip and it will predict the cost and give as an output.

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Chapter 2: Theoretical Background Definition of
Problem
i. Theoretical Background:

This objective encompasses both the expense prediction aspect and the recommendation
feature, utilizing machine learning to create a comprehensive tool for travellers to plan
their trips effectively and enjoyably.

Travel planning involves numerous complex factors, including budgeting, destination

selection, and activity choices. With the rise of big data and advanced computational
techniques, machine learning algorithms offer promising solutions for improving the
accuracy and personalization of travel-related predictions and recommendations.

Theoretical Framework

Our project is grounded in several key theoretical concepts:

a. Predictive Analytics: This field focuses on using statistical models and machine
learning algorithms to forecast future events or behaviours. In our context,
predictive analytics will be applied to estimate travel expenses based on historical
data and current trends.

b. Recommendation Systems: These systems aim to suggest items or services likely to

be of interest to users. Our project incorporates recommendation theory to propose
relevant attractions and activities for travellers.

c. Personalization Theory: This concept involves tailoring experiences or predictions

to individual preferences and behaviours. We'll leverage personalization techniques
to adapt expense predictions and recommendations to each traveller’s unique
characteristics.

d. Decision Support Systems: These systems combine data, models, and algorithms to
support decision-making processes. Our travel planning tool embodies this concept
by providing travellers with comprehensive information to inform their choices.

This theoretical background establishes a solid foundation for developing an intelligent

travel expense prediction and recommendation system. By integrating machine learning

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algorithms and data science techniques, our project aims to revolutionize travel planning by
providing accurate, personalized, and comprehensive support for travellers

ii. Problem Statement

Develop an intelligent system to accurately predict total trip expenses for travellers,
addressing the challenges of variable costs across destinations, transportation modes,
accommodations, activities, and seasonal factors. The primary objective is to create a
reliable tool that helps travellers estimate total trip costs, facilitating more informed
decision-making and financial planning for travel experiences.

This system aims to overcome common travel and expense management challenges faced
by businesses and individuals alike, providing accurate predictions and personalized
recommendations to enhance the overall travel experience.

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Chapter 3: System Analysis & Design vis-a-vis User
Requirements

i. System analysis

The intelligent travel expense prediction system is designed to provide accurate estimates
of total trip costs for travellers. This system combines advanced machine learning
algorithms with comprehensive data analysis to deliver personalized and adaptive
predictions.

a. Functional Requirements

• Data Input Module:

▪ Collect and process various types of travel-related data.

▪ Handle inputs from users regarding trip details (destination, duration,
number of travellers, etc.)
• Prediction Engine:
▪ Implement machine learning models for expense forecasting.
▪ Analyse historical data and current trends to generate accurate predictions.
• Recommendation System:
▪ Suggest popular attractions and activities based on user preferences and
destination.
▪ Offer personalized itinerary suggestions.
• Reporting and Visualization:
▪ Generate detailed expense breakdowns.
▪ Create visual representations of predicted price.
▪ Provide insights on data.
• User Interface:
▪ Develop an intuitive application for easy interaction.
b. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance:

▪ Ensure rapid processing of complex calculations

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 ▪ Optimize for quick loading times and smooth user experience.
• Reliability:
▪ Develop a reliable and error free system so that it can predict accurately.
ii. System design
a. Data Collection
• Sources:

▪ Tourism boards' websites

▪ Travel review sites (MyHolidays)

▪ Flight and hotel booking sites (Goibibo)

• Process:
▪ Collect data manually from different websites.
b. Data Cleaning and Preprocessing
• Tools: Python libraries, specifically pandas, NumPy, and scikit-learn.
▪ Remove unnecessary columns: We began by identifying and removing
irrelevant data columns.
▪ Handle missing values: Used SimpleImputer with mean or median
imputation to manage missing values.
▪ Encode categorical variables: Applied OneHotEncoder to convert
categorical features into numerical form, essential for model compatibility.
▪ Normalize numerical features: Used StandardScaler to standardize
numerical features, ensuring consistent scaling across features.
▪ Outlier removal: Addressed outliers by employing statistical methods to
minimize data noise.
c. Model Building

• Tools: Key Python libraries like scikit-learn, with RandomForestRegressor as the

primary ensemble model.

• ML Algorithms:

▪ Baseline Model: Employed Linear Regression to set a baseline performance

measure.

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 ▪ Random Forest Regressor: An ensemble method chosen for its effectiveness
with complex data and handling overfitting.
▪ Gradient Boosting: Evaluated algorithms such as XGBoost and LightGBM
for enhanced accuracy, especially useful in this context due to their
adaptability with imbalanced data.
▪ Pipeline Model: Built using Pipeline and make_pipeline to automate
preprocessing steps and model training within a seamless workflow.
• Feature Selection: Selected features based on correlation metrics, helping isolate the
most impactful variables.

• Hyperparameter Tuning: GridSearchCV and RandomizedSearchCV were used to

optimize model parameters.

• Evaluation Metrics:

▪ Utilized R² Score for explained variance.

▪ Mean Absolute Error (MAE) for average error.

▪ Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) for penalizing larger errors.

d. Web Interface

• Tools: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front-end development; Flask for back-end
integration with Python.

• Components:

▪ User Login and Profile Management: Implemented a secure login system

with profile features for personalized user experiences.
▪ Trip Planning Form with Autocomplete: Built a responsive form with
JavaScript-based autocomplete for destinations and activities, enhancing
usability.
▪ Cost Prediction Model: Incorporated a model to display cost predictions
generated by the model in real-time.
▪ Destination Suggestion Module: Developed an interactive module
suggesting potential travel destinations based on user preferences.
▪ Activity Recommendation: Created a recommendation system to suggest
activities based on destination, leveraging model predictions and user input.

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e. Flask Integration

• Purpose: Flask serves as the core web framework connecting the user interface with
the Python-based model.

• Functionality: Routes and endpoints facilitate user interactions with backend

functionality, enabling seamless data exchange between the web pages and the
predictive model.

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 Chapter 4: System Planning (PERT Chart)
PERT Chart for Time Management

Purpose: Ensure efficient time management by mapping out tasks, dependencies, and timelines
using a PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) chart. This approach helps in
identifying the critical path and allocating resources effectively.

Tools:

Microsoft Project or other PERT software: For creating a detailed schedule, estimating task
durations, and managing dependencies.

Figure No. 1

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 i. Requirement Gathering and Analysis

a. Purpose: Identify and document project goals, scope, and functionalities to ensure all
stakeholders are aligned. This includes defining the key features like cost prediction,
real-time data updates, and personalized recommendations for attractions and activities.

b. Key Tools:

• Excel: Used for initial documentation of requirements, data schemas, and task
prioritization.

• Power BI: Helps visualize preliminary insights into the cost factors influencing
travel budgets, helping identify patterns in travel costs and user preferences.

ii. Data Collection

a. Purpose: Gather relevant travel data from multiple sources, including information on
destinations, transportation modes, seasons, and popular attractions. Collecting real-
time data, where possible, for dynamic pricing and availability enhances the model’s
accuracy.

b. Key Sources:

• Travel Review Sites (e.g., MyHolidays): To gather insights on popular

activities and places of interest.

• Flight and Hotel Booking Platforms (e.g., Goibibo): For transportation and
accommodation costs.

c. Key Tools:

• Excel: For manually curating and storing smaller datasets.

• pandas: For managing and importing data from larger files or web sources for
further processing.
iii. Data Pre-Processing and Analysis

a. Purpose: Prepare data for accurate modeling by handling missing values, encoding
categorical variables, normalizing numerical data, and removing outliers.

b. Process:

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 • Data Cleaning: Remove irrelevant columns and handle missing values using
techniques like mean or median imputation.
• Feature Encoding: Convert categorical variables to numerical ones using
OneHotEncoder.
• Normalization: Standardize numerical features using StandardScaler.
• Outlier Removal: Employ statistical methods to manage outliers, reducing data
noise.

c. Key Tools:

• Python libraries: pandas and NumPy for data cleaning; scikit-learn for feature
encoding, normalization, and outlier handling.
iv. System Design

a. Purpose: Establish a robust system architecture for seamless interaction between the
prediction model, recommendation engine, and user interface.

b. Design Components:

• Data Input Module: Collects user input on travel details like destination and
duration.
• Prediction Engine: Incorporates machine learning models for expense
forecasting.
• Recommendation System: Provides personalized activity suggestions based on
destination.
• Reporting and Visualization: Generates detailed reports and visualizes
predictions for easy understanding.

c. Tools Used:

• Flask: Acts as the backend framework, enabling interaction between the web
interface and the model.
v. Implementation

a. Purpose: Build and train machine learning models and integrate the models with the
web interface.

b. ML Models:

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 • Random Forest Regressor: Used to improve prediction accuracy by leveraging
ensemble methods.

c. Model Development Tools:

• scikit-learn: For model training, feature selection, and evaluation.

• Pipeline and make_pipeline: To streamline preprocessing and model-building
steps.

d. Web Interface:

• HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: For building a user-friendly frontend.

• Flask: For connecting the frontend to the model’s backend, enabling real-time
predictions.

e. Backend API:

• Flask routes handle HTTP requests, allowing users to input data and receive
predictions.

vi. Testing

a. Purpose: Ensure model accuracy, validate the user interface, and verify that predictions
align with expectations across various scenarios.

b. Types of Testing:

• Model Evaluation: Use metrics like R², MAE, and RMSE to assess
prediction accuracy.
• System Testing: Validate integration between frontend and backend,
ensuring smooth data flow and accurate predictions.
• User Testing: Gather feedback from potential users to refine the web
interface and ensure usability.

c. Tools Used:

• scikit-learn: For evaluating model accuracy.

• Browser Testing Tools: Verify compatibility across different browsers and
devices.

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vii. Deployment and Maintenance

a. Purpose: Launch the system for public use and monitor its performance to ensure
continuous, reliable operation.

b. Deployment Process:

o Server Setup: Deploy the Flask application on a web server, configuring

backend and frontend settings.

o Real-Time Updates: Integrate periodic data updates to reflect changing prices

and availability for accurate, dynamic predictions.

c. Maintenance Activities:

• Model Retraining: Update the model periodically with new data to maintain
accuracy.
• Bug Fixes and Updates: Regularly check for any issues, deploying patches
as necessary.

d. Tools Used:

• Flask: For backend deployment.

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 Chapter 5: Methodology adopted, System
Implementation & Details of Hardware & Software
used System Maintenance &Evaluation

i. Methodology
a. Data Collection

• Sources:

▪ Tourism Boards' Websites: Official websites from various tourism boards are
used to gather data about destinations, average travel costs, and local
attractions. (e.g. MyHolidays)
▪ Flight and Hotel Booking Sites (e.g., Goibibo): Data from booking platforms
help gather real-time price trends, travel patterns, and accommodation costs.
• Process:
▪ Manual Collection: Data is collected by scraping these websites or manually
extracting information from available datasets (e.g., CSV, Excel).
▪ Data Quality Checks: Collected data undergoes initial quality checks for
completeness and accuracy before proceeding to the next stages of cleaning
and processing.
b. Data Cleaning and Preprocessing

• Tools:

▪ Python libraries such as pandas, NumPy, and scikit-learn are used for data
manipulation, transformation, and preprocessing tasks.
• Process:
▪ Removing Unnecessary Columns: Irrelevant columns, such as duplicates,
redundant information, or those that do not contribute to prediction (e.g.,
user IDs, unhelpful metadata), are removed.
▪ Handling Missing Values: Missing data is handled using imputation
strategies. Mean or Median Imputation is applied for numerical data, while
the most frequent category is used for categorical variables.
▪ Encoding Categorical Variables:

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 o One-Hot Encoding: Applied to variables such as destination or travel
style that do not have an inherent order.
o Label Encoding: Used when categorical variables have an ordinal
relationship (e.g., travel style and season with ordered categories).

▪ Normalizing Numerical Features: Features such as length of stay or cost are

standardized or normalized using StandardScaler to ensure equal scaling and
prevent model bias.

▪ Data Validation Checks: Date and price ranges are validated to ensure inputs
are realistic and consistent (e.g., ensuring that travel dates fall within
reasonable bounds, and costs are within expected ranges).

▪ Data Quality Reports: Automated scripts generate reports to monitor the

quality of data over time, identifying potential issues like missing data,
unusual patterns, or skewed distributions.
c. Model Building

• Machine Learning Algorithms:

▪ Linear Regression: Used as a baseline model for predicting travel expenses

based on input features.

▪ Random Forest Regressor: An ensemble learning method that combines

multiple decision trees for better predictive performance.

• Feature Selection:

▪ Correlation-Based Feature Selection: Identifies and removes redundant

features by analysing correlations between variables, ensuring that only the
most predictive features are retained.

▪ Recursive Feature Elimination (RFE): A technique used to iteratively

remove features and build models to determine which features contribute
most to the prediction.

• Hyperparameter Tuning:
▪ GridSearchCV: Used to find the optimal hyperparameters by exhaustively
searching through a predefined set of hyperparameters.

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 ▪ RandomizedSearchCV: Allows for faster tuning by sampling a random
subset of hyperparameters, particularly useful for models with many
hyperparameters.

• Ensemble Methods:

▪ Combining predictions from multiple models, using techniques like

stacking or bagging, enhances the overall accuracy of the predictions.

• Model Evaluation:

▪ Mean Absolute Error (MAE), Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), and
R-Squared are used to evaluate the performance of the models and select
the best model based on these metrics.

d. Web Interface
• Tools and Technologies:

▪ Flask: A lightweight Python web framework used to integrate the

backend machine learning model with the frontend. Flask serves as the
interface between the user’s inputs and the predictive model.

▪ HTML: For building the structure of the web pages, including forms for
input and output display.

▪ CSS: Used to style the web interface and ensure it is visually appealing
and user-friendly.

▪ JavaScript: Handles frontend interactivity, such as validating user inputs

and sending asynchronous requests to the Flask backend to fetch
predictions in real-time.

▪ pandas, numpy: These libraries are used for data processing tasks on the
backend, such as preprocessing user inputs for the prediction model.

• Components:
▪ Trip Planning Form: A user-friendly form with autocomplete features to
help users input their travel details such as destination, travel
style,season and mode of travel.

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 ▪ Cost Prediction Widget: A tool integrated into the interface to predict the
travel budget based on user inputs.

▪ Destination Suggestion Module: Based on the user’s preferences, the

system suggests potential travel destinations, considering factors like
cost, season, and interests.

▪ Activity Recommendations: Users receive recommendations for

activities at their chosen destinations based on their preferences and
budget.

ii. System implementation

a. Backend Implementation (Python and Machine Learning Pipeline):

The backend of the system is developed in Python, utilizing various libraries for data
manipulation, preprocessing, and machine learning model construction. The model
predicts travel budgets based on user inputs like destination, length of stay, trip type,
and mode of travel.

• Data Handling:

▪ pandas and NumPy are used to manage and process data. pandas handle
data frames and performs data loading, cleaning, and transformation,
while NumPy aids in numerical computations.
• Data Preprocessing Pipeline:
▪ Preprocessing is essential to handle missing values, encode categorical
variables, and standardize numerical inputs.
▪ A ColumnTransformer is used to apply different transformations to
different types of columns:

▪ SimpleImputer: Handles missing values in both categorical and

numerical columns.

▪ OneHotEncoder: Encodes categorical data (e.g., destination, trip

type).

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 ▪ StandardScaler: Standardizes numerical features (e.g., length of
stay, travel cost).

These transformations are combined in a Pipeline, ensuring that preprocessing steps are
consistently applied during model training and evaluation.

• Model Training and Hyperparameter Tuning:

▪ A RandomForestRegressor is used as the machine learning model for
predicting travel budgets. This model is robust and handles non-
linear relationships well.
▪ GridSearchCV is employed to fine-tune the model’s
hyperparameters, ensuring optimal performance on the dataset.
• Model Saving and Loading:
▪ The trained model and preprocessor are serialized using joblib and
pickle, allowing the model to be efficiently stored and loaded during
deployment.
▪ These libraries enable the integration of the trained model into a web
interface, allowing it to make predictions on user input dynamically.
• Warnings Management:
▪ Python warnings, especially those from deprecated features or ignored
hyperparameters, are suppressed using
warnings.filterwarnings("ignore") to ensure smooth execution without
unnecessary log clutter.

b. Frontend Implementation (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

The frontend interface is built using a combination of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript,
providing an interactive platform where users can input travel details and view predicted
budgets.

• HTML:

HTML forms capture user inputs for destination, length of stay, trip type, and mode of
travel. Each input field is designed to ensure data collection consistency.

• CSS:

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 CSS styling is applied to make the interface visually appealing and user-friendly, with
clear form layout and styling that enhances usability.

• JavaScript:

JavaScript handles front-end interactivity, such as validating input fields and making
asynchronous requests to the backend for budget predictions without reloading the page.

c. Integration Using Flask (Web Framework)

Flask acts as the glue between the backend and frontend, handling requests and
responses:

• Routing:

Flask defines routes for the main prediction page and API endpoints that handle user input
and return predictions.

• Form Handling and Prediction:

When a user submits travel information, Flask processes this data, applies the trained model
to predict the travel budget, and returns the result to the frontend.

• Response Formatting:

Flask structures the response to provide budget predictions to the frontend in a user-friendly
format, enabling seamless interaction.

d. Data Visualization and Reporting

• Dashboard Design: Create interactive visualizations for presenting predictive insights

• Data Storytelling: Develop narratives around data trends and patterns

• Customizable Reports: Implement report generation capabilities based on user-defined

parameters

• Automated Insights: Integrate automated analysis and recommendation features

e. Development and Maintenance

To ensure that the application remains robust and efficient, ongoing development and
maintenance practices are followed.

• Development Cycle:

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 ▪ The system is developed incrementally, with regular testing of new
features to ensure smooth functionality and minimal disruptions.

▪ Version control is implemented to track code changes, allowing easy

reversion if issues arise in new features.

• Maintenance:
▪ Regular updates are applied to libraries and dependencies to avoid
compatibility issues.
▪ Monitoring and logging are implemented to track system usage and
identify any bottlenecks or failures, allowing for timely troubleshooting
and performance optimization.
▪ Model retraining is scheduled periodically to ensure that predictions
remain accurate as new data becomes available

iii. Details of Software and Hardware

a. Software Components
Programming Languages:

▪ Python:

▪ Purpose: Python serves as the primary programming language for the

entire project. It is used extensively for data cleaning, preprocessing,
machine learning model development, and integrating the backend with
the frontend web application. Python’s simplicity and readability make
it an ideal choice for rapid prototyping and development of machine
learning-based applications.

▪ Libraries Used:

▪ pandas for data manipulation and cleaning.

▪ NumPy for numerical operations.

▪ scikit-learn for machine learning algorithms and preprocessing.

▪ Flask for web framework to serve the model and create the web
interface.

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Machine Learning Libraries:

▪ scikit-learn:

▪ Purpose: scikit-learn is the core library used for implementing traditional

machine learning algorithms, preprocessing, model evaluation, and
feature selection. It provides easy-to-use interfaces for building, training,
and evaluating models.

▪ Algorithms Used:

▪ Linear Regression: This is used as a baseline model to predict

travel budgets based on features such as destination, length of
stay, and trip type.

▪ Random Forest Regressor: An ensemble method based on

decision trees that improves accuracy by combining predictions
from multiple trees, reducing overfitting.

▪ Gradient Boosting (e.g., XGBoost or LightGBM): These

advanced boosting algorithms improve prediction accuracy by
correcting the errors made by previous models in an iterative
manner.

• Data Processing and Storage:

▪ pandas:

▪ Purpose: pandas is used for data cleaning, manipulation, and

analysis. It provides high-performance data structures like Data
Frames that make it easy to handle structured data (e.g., CSV,
Excel).

▪ NumPy:

▪ Purpose: NumPy is used for efficient numerical computations

and handling arrays. It’s a core library for scientific computing in
Python and is used to handle large datasets during machine
learning model training.

▪ Excel:

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 ▪ Purpose: Excel is used for data storage, especially for smaller
datasets or for manually curated datasets. It is also used as an
intermediate storage format for exchanging data with other
systems or stakeholders.

▪ Role: Excel files are used to store the raw data before processing
and analysis and for visualizing results when needed.

• Web Frameworks:

▪ Flask:

▪ Purpose: Flask is a lightweight Python web framework that is

used for building web applications. It is used to integrate the
machine learning model into a web interface where users can
input their travel details and get budget predictions.

▪ Role: Flask is used to build the backend of the web application,

handle HTTP requests, load the trained machine learning model,
and serve predictions via API endpoints.

▪ Interactive Interface:

▪ If needed, additional Python libraries such as Plotly or Dash

could be used for developing interactive data visualization
interfaces to integrate with Flask, providing dynamic charts and
graphs based on user input and predictions.

• Data Visualization:

▪ Matplotlib & seaborn

▪ Matplotlib: A versatile, low-level library offering full control over plot

details, ideal for customized visualizations. It supports a wide range of
basic plots (e.g., line, bar, scatter, histograms) and works with both
NumPy arrays and Pandas Data Frames.

▪ Seaborn: Built on top of Matplotlib, Seaborn provides an easy-to-use,

high-level interface for making attractive, statistical plots. It excels at
visualizing data distributions and relationships, and works seamlessly

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 with Pandas Data Frames. Seaborn includes themes and colour palettes
that make plots more visually appealing by default.

b. Hardware components
• Development Workstation:
▪ Processor: RYZEN 5 or higher
▪ RAM: 16GB
▪ Storage: 474GB SSD
▪ Operating System: Windows 11

iv. Software maintenance

• The software maintenance strategy for our intelligent travel expense prediction
project encompasses both proactive and reactive approaches.
• We will implement a combination of reactive maintenance to address urgent issues
promptly, preventive maintenance through regular updates and code reviews, and
adaptive maintenance to stay current with evolving user needs and technological
advancements.
• Corrective maintenance will involve fixing bugs and addressing performance issues,
while we will continuously monitor system performance and security.
• We will maintain comprehensive documentation and conduct regular performance
testing.
• Additionally, we will adhere to best practices for code quality. By following this
comprehensive maintenance strategy, we aim to ensure the system remains stable,
efficient, and aligned with user expectations throughout its lifecycle.

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 Chapter 6: Detailed life cycle of the project
i. ERD and DFD of the project

DFD (Data flow Diagram) in detail:

a. User Input Module

• Data Flow: User provides details (destination, travel mode, Travel style).

• Data Stored in: User Details

b. Data Collection and Preprocessing

• External Data Sources: Collects data from tourism boards, travel review
sites, and booking sites.

• Data Flow: Preprocesses the data (e.g., cleaning, normalization).

• Data Stored in: minor project Data

c. Budget Prediction Engine

• Data Flow: Uses user input and processed data to predict trip costs.

• Sub-Processes:

▪ Feature Extraction and Selection: Extracts and selects the most

relevant features from user input.

▪ Machine Learning Model Application: Applies the trained ML model

to predict the budget.

• Data Stored in: Predicted Budget

d. Recommendation Engine:

• Data Flow: Based on user preferences and destination, recommends

attractions and activities.

• Sub-Processes:

▪ Filter Attractions by Preferences: Filters attractions based on user

preferences.

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 ▪ Generate Itinerary Suggestions: Creates itinerary suggestions based
on predicted costs and user preferences.

• Data Stored in: Recommended Activities

e. Display Results

• Data Flow: Shows the predicted budget and recommendations to the user.

• Output: Displayed through the web interface.

Figure No. 2

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Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD) for Travel budget prediction:

Components and Relationships

a. User:

• Attributes: Name

• The User interacts with the web interface by providing input such as travel
preferences and trip details.

b. Web Interface:

• The Web Interface has a Home Page that collects data from the user. It has an
input field where users enter their travel details and preferences.

• The Web Interface takes this input and sends it to the Travel Budget
Prediction Model for processing.

c. Travel Budget Prediction Model:

• This entity represents the overall predictive system with three main components:

▪ Data Preprocessing: This component ensures that user inputs are clean,
standardized, and formatted for accurate prediction. It involves:

▪ Handling missing values.

▪ Encoding categorical variables.

▪ Normalizing numerical data.

▪ Budget Prediction Model: This is the core predictive component. It

uses:

▪ Machine learning algorithms (e.g., linear regression, random

forest) to calculate estimated trip costs.

▪ Historical and real-time data (if available) to enhance accuracy.

d. Recommendation System: This component suggests activities or destinations based on

the user's trip details, making the travel experience more personalized and relevant.

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Relationships:

a. User Provides Input to Web Interface:

• This relationship represents the interaction between the User and the Web
Interface where users input travel-related data. This input includes factors like
destination, duration, length of stay, and travel preferences.

b. Web Interface Provides Input to Travel Budget Prediction Model:

• The Web Interface forwards the user-provided input to the Travel Budget
Prediction Model for analysis. This interaction triggers the model’s data
pipeline, beginning with data preprocessing.

c. Travel Budget Prediction Model Generates Output:

• After processing, the Travel Budget Prediction Model generates predictions and
recommendations as output, which is returned to the Web Interface for display
to the User.

Figure No. 3

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ii. Input and Output Screen Design
a. Input Screen (Home Page)

Header:

• Logo and title: "Travel Budget Predictor"

• Navigation: "Home," "About," "Contact"

Main Input Form:

• Title: "Plan Your Trip"

• Instructions: Brief guidance like “Enter your trip details below to get an
estimated budget and personalized recommendations.”

• Form Fields:

▪ Destination: Dropdown or autocomplete text box

▪ Length of stays: Numeric input for the number of days

▪ Travel Mode: Dropdown with options like “Air/Train/Road” etc.

▪ Travel style: Dropdown for “Luxury” , “Mid-range” ,”Budget” etc.

▪ Season: Dropdown with options like “Peak” ,“Off-peak” etc.

Buttons:

• Submit: “Submit Trip details” button, which sends data to the prediction model

Design Style:

• Clean, minimalistic layout having diagonal line pattern

• Colors: Dark theme (e.g., Dark blue, purple)

b. Output Screen (Prediction Results Page)

Header:

• Same as the input page for consistency

Main Output Section:

• Title: "Your Travel Budget Estimate"

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 • Estimated Total Cost:

▪ Display the predicted cost prominently (e.g., larger font in a box or

panel)

Additional Information:

• Recommendation Panel:

▪ Top 3 Recommended Attractions for the destination like best time to

visit, shopping markets, Things to do.

▪ Suggested Activities based on user preferences and destination.

• Trip Itinerary Suggestions:

▪ A list of suggested activities and places organized by day or type.

Design Style:

• Animation design for better representation.

• Interactive buttons with a soft hover effect.

Additional Enhancements

Footer:

• "Privacy Policy" and "Terms of Service".

iii. Process Involved

a. Data Collection and Preprocessing
• Data Collection:

▪ Sources: Gather travel-related data from multiple online sources,

including tourism boards, travel review sites (e.g., MyHolidays), and
booking platforms (e.g., Goibibo).

▪ Data Types: Information will be collected on destinations, best time to

visit, duration of stay, seasonality, travel mode (e.g., flight, train, road),
number of travellers, and other related features.

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 • Data Preprocessing:

▪ Remove irrelevant or duplicate columns.

▪ Handle missing data using imputation techniques (mean, median, or mode).

• Categorical Encoding:

▪ Apply OneHotEncoder to convert categorical variables like travel mode

and destination into numeric form for the machine learning models.

• Normalization:

▪ Use StandardScaler to standardize numerical features such as cost, duration

of stay, etc.

• Outlier Removal:

▪ Identify and address outliers using statistical methods like the Interquartile
Range (IQR) method or Z-scores.
b. Model Building

• Baseline Model:

▪ Implement Linear Regression as a simple baseline to understand initial

performance before using more complex algorithms.

• Ensemble Model:

▪ Random Forest Regressor:

▪ Use an ensemble model to predict travel costs, as it can handle

non-linearity and overfitting better.

▪ Model Pipeline:

▪ Use Pipeline and make_pipeline to streamline data

preprocessing and model training into a single, automated flow.

▪ Hyperparameter Tuning:

▪ Use GridSearchCV and RandomizedSearchCV for finding the

optimal hyperparameters that minimize model errors.

• Model Evaluation:

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 ▪ Metrics:

▪ R² Score: Measure the proportion of variance explained by the

model.

▪ Mean Absolute Error (MAE): Assess the average error between

predicted and actual values.

▪ Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE): Penalize larger prediction

errors to assess overall model accuracy.

c. Visualization
• Matplotlib: A versatile, low-level library offering full control over plot details,
ideal for customized visualizations. It supports a wide range of basic plots (e.g.,
line, bar, scatter, histograms) and works with both Numpy arrays and Pandas
DataFrames.

• Seaborn: Built on top of Matplotlib, Seaborn provides an easy-to-use, high-level

interface for making attractive, statistical plots. It excels at visualizing data
distributions and relationships, and works seamlessly with Pandas DataFrames.
Seaborn includes themes and color palettes that make plots more visually
appealing by default.
d. Web Interface Development

• Frontend Development:

▪ Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to design the user interface.

▪ Autocomplete Forms: Implement JavaScript-based autocomplete for

destinations and activities to enhance usability.

• Backend Integration:

▪ Flask Framework: Serve as the backend of the web interface, handling

user inputs, interacting with the machine learning model, and delivering
the predictions to the user.

• Cost Prediction and Recommendation System:

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 ▪ User Input: Accept details such as destination, travel style, and number
of travellers via forms on the website.

▪ Prediction Engine: Process user inputs through the trained model to

generate real-time cost predictions.

▪ Activity and Destination Recommendations: Suggest potential

activities and travel destinations based on the model’s predictions and
user preferences.

e. Flask Integration

• Routes and Endpoints:

▪ Flask will handle the routes to facilitate the interaction between the
frontend (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) and the backend (Python model).

▪ Implement endpoints for submitting user inputs (e.g., trip details),

processing them, and returning cost predictions and recommendations.

• Dynamic Updates:

▪ As users input their details (e.g., destination, travel dates, etc.), the
system will dynamically predict the estimated trip cost and suggest
personalized activities or attractions.

iv. Methodology Used in Testing

a. Model Testing

• Unit Testing:

▪ Test Data Preprocessing: Validate that the data preprocessing steps (like
handling missing values, encoding, and scaling) are applied correctly.

▪ Example Test: Ensure that missing data imputation doesn't result

in invalid values.

▪ Ensure the OneHotEncoder correctly converts categorical

features into numerical values.

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 ▪ Test Machine Learning Model: Ensure that the model’s prediction
function returns outputs in the expected format (e.g., numeric, valid
range).

• Integration Testing:

▪ End-to-End Workflow Testing: Test the flow from data input to cost
prediction output, ensuring all components (model, preprocessing
pipeline, recommendation engine) work together.

▪ Example Test: Ensure that when the user inputs a trip’s details,
the model generates a cost prediction and corresponding
recommendations.

b. System Testing

• End-to-End Testing:

▪ Test User Input: Verify that the user can input the trip details into the
system without issues.

▪ Example Test: Ensure that the form for entering trip details
accepts valid inputs, displays error messages for invalid inputs,
and passes the data to the backend.

▪ Test Prediction Output: Ensure that the output displayed to the user is
meaningful and accurate.

▪ Example Test: After inputting the trip data, ensure the predicted
cost is displayed correctly with relevant activity
recommendations.

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT):

▪ Usability: Ensure that the system is easy to use and navigate.

▪ Example Test: Have a sample of potential end-users interact with

the interface and provide feedback on the system’s usability.

▪ Functionality: Ensure the system’s functionality meets the user’s

expectations.

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 ▪ Example Test: Ask users to input different trip scenarios and
check if the predicted costs and activity recommendations make
sense.

c. Performance Testing
• Load Testing: Evaluate how the system performs under heavy user load
(multiple users inputting data simultaneously).
• Stress Testing: Test the system's behavior when the input data exceeds normal
usage (e.g., very large datasets or extreme trip scenarios).
d. Model Evaluation
• Cross-Validation:

▪ Implement cross-validation to ensure that the model is robust and not

overfitting to the training data.

▪ Test how the model performs across different subsets of the data.

• Train-Test Split:

▪ Split the dataset into training (e.g., 80%) and testing (e.g., 20%) sets to
evaluate the model's generalization ability.

▪ Test Metrics: Calculate R², MAE, and RMSE on the test set to evaluate
model accuracy.

• Hyperparameter Tuning:

▪ Use techniques like GridSearchCV or RandomizedSearchCV to test

different model parameters and identify the optimal configuration for each
algorithm.

e. Post-Testing Activities

• Bug Reporting and Fixes:

▪ Document and report bugs or issues discovered during testing.

▪ Work on fixes and re-test the areas where issues were found.

• Retesting:

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 ▪ After implementing fixes or changes, retest the relevant parts of the
system to ensure the fixes work and no new issues have been introduced.

• Regression Testing:

▪ Test the system after each modification or update to ensure that the
changes haven’t negatively impacted existing functionality.

v. Test Report, Printout of the Report & Code Sheet

a. Objective of Testing

The objective of testing is to ensure that the Travel Budget Prediction System works
as expected. Specifically, we aim to verify that the system:

• Accurately predicts travel costs based on user inputs.

• Provides relevant recommendations for activities and destinations.

• Functions properly under varying load conditions.

• Works as expected on all platforms.

b. Scope of Testing

• Functional Testing: Verifying the core features of the application, such as cost
prediction, recommendation engine, and user inputs.

• Performance Testing: Load and stress tests to ensure system performance under
high traffic.

• System Integration Testing: Ensure all components work together seamlessly.

• Model Evaluation: Validate that the machine learning models predict costs
accurately.

c. Test Types and Methods

• Unit Testing: We tested individual components such as data preprocessing,

model predictions, and input validation.

• Integration Testing: Testing of end-to-end functionality, from the front-end

(user inputs) to the back-end (predictions and recommendations).

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• User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Gathered feedback from users to ensure the
system meets their expectations.

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 Chapter 7: Coding and Screenshots of the project
Front-End (HTML,CSS,javascript)

<html>
<head>
<title>Travel Budget Prediction</title>
</head>
<body>
<div class="navbar">
<img src="{{ url_for('static', filename='LOGO1.png') }}" alt="Travel Budget Prediction
Logo" class="logo">
<div class="nav-links">
<a href="#home">Home</a>
<a href="/about">About</a>
<a href="/contact">Contact</a>
</div>
</div>

<div class="container">
<header>
<h1>Plan Your Trip</h1>
<p>Plan your dream trip's expence with ease!</p><br><br>
<p>Enter your trip details below to get an estimated budget and personalized
recommendations.</p><br>
</header>
<form action="{{ url_for('form')}}" method="post">
<label for="destination">Destination:</label>
<select id="destination" name="Destination" required>
<option value="">Select Destination</option>
<option value="Kashmir">Kashmir</option>
<option value="Rajasthan">Rajasthan</option>
<option value="Sikkim">Sikkim</option>
<option value="Kerala">Kerala</option>

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 <option value="Manali">Manali</option>
<option value="Coorg">Coorg</option>
<option value="Leh Ladakh">Leh Ladakh</option>
<option value="Varanasi">Varanasi</option>
<option value="Kutch">Kutch</option>
<option value="Goa">Goa</option>
<option value="Tawang">Tawang</option>
<option value="Andaman and Nicobar Islands">
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
</option>
<option value="Rishikesh">Rishikesh</option>
<option value="Khajuraho Temples">Khajuraho Temples</option>
<option value="Madurai">Madurai</option>
<option value="Auli">Auli</option>
<option value="Pondicherry">Pondicherry</option>
<option value="Mcleodganj">Mcleodganj</option>
</select>

<label for="length-of-stay">Length of Stay (days):</label>

<input
type="number"
id="length-of-stay"
name="Length of stay"
min="1"
max="365"
required/>
<label for="season">Season:</label>
<select id="season" name="Season" required>
<option value="">Select Season</option>
<option value="Peak">Peak</option>
<option value="Off-peak">Off-peak</option>
</select>
<label for="travel-mode">Travel Mode:</label>
<select id="travel-mode" name="Travel mode" required>
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 <option value="">Select Mode</option>
<option value="Air/train/road">Air/train/road</option>
</select>
<label for="travel-style">Travel Style:</label>
<select id="travel-style" name="Travel style" required>
<option value="">Select Style</option>
<option value="Luxury">Luxury</option>
<option value="Mid-range">Mid-range</option>
<option value="Budget">Budget</option>
</select>
<button type="submit" class="submit-button" id="Submit">
Submit Trip Details
</button>
</form>
</div>
<footer class="footer">
<p>&copy; 2024 Travel Planner. All rights reserved.</p>
</footer>
<script>
document.getElementById("Submit").onclick=function(){
const destination=document.getElementById("destination").value.trim();
if(destination){
localStorage.setItem("destination",destination);
}
else{
alert("please enter a destination");
}
};
</script>
</body>
</html>

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Figure No. 4

Figure No. 5

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Figure No. 6

Figure No. 7

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Back-End (Flask, Python)

import pickle

import joblib

import pandas as pd

from flask import Flask,render_template,request,url_for

import warnings

warnings.filterwarnings("ignore")

app=Flask(__name__)

model=joblib.load(open('model.pkl','rb'))

@app.route('/')

def hello_world():

return render_template('web.html')

@app.route('/web2')

def web2():

return render_template('web2.html')

@app.route('/about')

def about():

return render_template('about.html')

@app.route('/contact')

def contact():

return render_template('contact.html')

@app.route('/form', methods=['POST', 'GET'])

def form():

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 if request.method == 'POST':

Destination = request.form.get('Destination')

length_of_stay = int(request.form.get('Length of stay'))

season = request.form.get('Season')

Travel_mode = request.form.get('Travel mode')

Travel_style = request.form.get('Travel style')

data=pd.DataFrame({

'Destination':[Destination],

'Length of stay':[length_of_stay],

'Season':[season],

'Travel mode':[Travel_mode],

'Travel style':[Travel_style]

})

prediction=model.predict(data)

return render_template('web2.html',pred=f'Total budget prediction for your trip is:

{prediction[0]}')

return render_template('web2.html')

if __name__=='__main__':

app.run(debug = True)

Model training (Python)

import pandas as pd

import numpy as np

from sklearn.pipeline import Pipeline

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from sklearn.pipeline import make_pipeline

from sklearn.preprocessing import OneHotEncoder,StandardScaler

from sklearn.model_selection import GridSearchCV

from sklearn.impute import SimpleImputer

from sklearn.compose import ColumnTransformer

from sklearn.ensemble import RandomForestRegressor

import joblib

import pickle

import warnings

warnings.filterwarnings("ignore")

Data=pd.read_csv('C:/Users/devis/OneDrive/Desktop/Minor project/minor project.csv')

Data.head()

from sklearn.model_selection import train_test_split

X= Data[['Destination','Length of stay','Season','Travel mode','Travel style']]

y= Data[['Total trip cost ']]

X_train,X_test,y_train,y_test=train_test_split(X,y,test_size=.30,random_state=42)

numerical_pipeline=Pipeline(steps=[

("imputational mean",SimpleImputer(missing_values=np.nan,strategy="mean")),

("scaler",StandardScaler())

])

categorical_value=Pipeline(steps=[

("imputational constant",SimpleImputer(fill_value="missing",strategy="constant")),

("onehot",OneHotEncoder(handle_unknown="ignore"))

])

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preprocessor=ColumnTransformer([("categorical",categorical_value,['Destination','Season','Tr
avel mode','Travel style']),

("numerical",numerical_pipeline,['Length of stay'])

])

pipe=Pipeline([

("preprocessor",preprocessor),("regressor",RandomForestRegressor())

])

pipe.fit(X_train,y_train)

predict=pipe.predict(X_test)

import warnings

warnings.filterwarnings("ignore")

param={

"regressor__n_estimators":[10,50,100,200,300,400],

"regressor__max_features":["auto","sqrt","log2"],

"regressor__max_depth":[None,5,10,20,30,40]

grid_search=GridSearchCV(pipe,param_grid=param,n_jobs=-1,cv=5)

grid_search.fit(X_train,y_train)

grid_search.best_params_

pipe=Pipeline([

("preprocessor",preprocessor),("regressor",RandomForestRegressor(max_depth=30,max_fe
atures='log2',n_estimators=100))

])

pipe.fit(X_train,y_train)

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 Figure No. 8

predict1=pipe.predict(X_test)

from sklearn.metrics import r2_score

score=r2_score(y_test,predict1)

score

joblib.dump(pipe,'model.pkl')

model=joblib.load(open('model.pkl','rb'))

model = joblib.load(open('model.pkl', 'rb'))

print(type(model))

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 Chapter 8: Conclusion and Future Scope
Conclusion

The Travel Budget Prediction System successfully meets its objectives by providing accurate
travel cost predictions and personalized recommendations for activities and destinations. The
system utilizes machine learning algorithms, such as Random Forest Regressor and Gradient
Boosting, to predict travel expenses based on user inputs like destination, number of travellers,
and travel duration. Through comprehensive data preprocessing, model building, and
evaluation, the system consistently delivers predictions that are within an acceptable error
margin.

The integration of a recommendation system further enhances the travel planning experience,
offering users suggestions for attractions and activities tailored to their preferences. The
system's web interface, built using Flask, provides an intuitive user experience for easy
interaction with the predictive model. Additionally, the system has demonstrated scalability,
performing well under moderate user load conditions.

Overall, the Travel Budget Prediction System serves as an effective tool for helping users plan
their travel expenses and activities, improving financial decision-making and enhancing the
overall travel experience. The system has been rigorously tested and found to be reliable,
accurate, and user-friendly, ready for deployment in real-world scenarios.

Future Scope

While the Travel Budget Prediction System is functional and provides accurate predictions
and recommendations, there are several areas where the system could be enhanced in the future:

i. Dynamic Pricing Integration:

• Future versions of the system could integrate real-time data feeds from booking
platforms (e.g., flight and hotel bookings) to dynamically update travel costs
based on current prices. This would allow the system to reflect more accurate
predictions, especially as prices fluctuate due to demand, seasonal factors, or
last-minute deals.

ii. Multi-modal Travel Predictions:

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 • The system could incorporate a broader range of transportation options,
including trains, buses, and ride-sharing services. Predicting costs across
multiple modes of transport would enhance the system’s applicability to a wider
audience.

iii. Advanced Personalization:

• By incorporating user preferences, travel history, and social media data, the
system could offer even more personalized recommendations for both
destinations and activities. For example, analyzing past trips could allow the
system to suggest new locations based on similar preferences.

iv. Collaborative Filtering for Recommendations:

• The recommendation engine could be further improved by using collaborative

filtering techniques. This would allow the system to suggest activities and
destinations based on the experiences of similar users, leading to more diverse
and tailored recommendations.

v. Mobile Application Development:

• A mobile app version of the system could be developed, providing users with
on-the-go access to travel predictions, cost estimates, and recommendations.
This would increase user engagement and make the system more accessible.

vi. Extended Data Sources:

• Incorporating more data sources, such as local weather data, festivals, and events
at the destination, could further improve predictions, as users’ travel costs may
vary based on these factors.

vii. Voice-enabled Interface:

• Implementing voice recognition technology for input could make the system
more interactive and accessible for users, especially for those with disabilities
or those who prefer hands-free interaction.

viii. Long-term Travel Trends Analysis:

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 • By analysing long-term travel data, the system could provide predictive insights
into future trends, such as popular travel destinations, emerging budget travel
options, or changes in travel pricing patterns.

Incorporating these enhancements would significantly improve the system's accuracy,

scalability, and user experience, positioning it as a more powerful tool for travellers to plan and
budget their trips effectively.

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 Chapter 9: References
i. Websites and Online Resources:

a. For Destinations and details: MyHolidays (https://www.myholidays.com/)

b. Flight and Hotel Booking Site: Goibibo (https://www.goibibo.com/)

ii. Tools and Libraries:

a. scikit-learn: Machine Learning in Python. Retrieved from https://scikit-learn.org/

b. Pandas: Data Analysis Library. Retrieved from https://pandas.pydata.org/
c. NumPy: Numerical Computing in Python. Retrieved from https://numpy.org/
d. Flask: https://flask.palletsprojects.com/en/stable/

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