TravAI: AI-Powered Travel Planning with KendoReact

This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge.

What I Built

• Demo
• KendoReact Experience
• What Inspired me
• Lessons Learned
• AIm to Impress
• Delightfully Designed
• What's Next

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TravAI is an AI-powered travel planning platform that simplifies trip organization through:

• 🧠 AI-generated itineraries
• 👥 Real-time collaboration
• 📅 Interactive scheduling
• 📦 Smart packing lists
• 💸 Budget tracking
• 🌙 Dark/Light themes

This project was built from scratch using React, KendoReact, and Cloudflare AI to solve real-world travel planning challenges.

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Demo

Live Demo: TravAI Live

GitHub Code: TravAI Repository

App Screenshots

KendoReact Experience

KendoReact is a game-changer for building modern, responsive UIs. I used 15+ KendoReact components to create a seamless user experience. Here's how I leveraged them:

1. Scheduler & TimelineView

Used for trip timeline management:

import { Scheduler, TimelineView } from "@progress/kendo-react-scheduler";

<Scheduler data={events} view={TimelineView}>
  <DateRangePicker />
  <ButtonGroup>
    <Button onClick={handleAddActivity}>Add Activity</Button>
  </ButtonGroup>
</Scheduler>

2. ListBox

Used for packing list management:

import { ListBox, ListBoxItem } from "@progress/kendo-react-listbox";

<ListBox data={items} onItemClick={toggleItem}>
  {item => <ListBoxItem className={item.packed ? 'line-through' : ''} />}
</ListBox>

3. Grid & GridColumn

Used for budget tracking:

import { Grid, GridColumn } from "@progress/kendo-react-grid";

<Grid data={expenses}>
  <GridColumn field="category" title="Category" />
  <GridColumn field="amount" title="Cost" format="{0:c}" />
</Grid>

4. Chart

Used for expense visualization:

import { Chart } from "@progress/kendo-react-charts";

<Chart series={[{ type: 'pie' }]} />

5. Dialog & Window

Used for modals and popups:

import { Dialog, Window } from "@progress/kendo-react-dialogs";

<Window title="Travel Assistant" onClose={handleClose}>
  <div className="p-4">
    <p>Your trip details here...</p>
  </div>
</Window>

6. Notification

Used for system alerts:

import { Notification } from "@progress/kendo-react-notification";

<Notification type={{ style: "success", icon: true }}>
  Trip saved successfully!
</Notification>

7. Loader

Used for loading states:

import { Loader } from "@progress/kendo-react-indicators";

<Loader size="small" />

8. Button & ButtonGroup

Used for UI interactions:

import { Button, ButtonGroup } from "@progress/kendo-react-buttons";

<ButtonGroup>
  <Button onClick={handleSave}>Save</Button>
  <Button onClick={handleCancel}>Cancel</Button>
</ButtonGroup>

9. TextBox & DateRangePicker

Used for user input:

import { TextBox, DateRangePicker } from "@progress/kendo-react-inputs";

<TextBox placeholder="Enter destination" />
<DateRangePicker value={tripDates} onChange={handleDateChange} />

10. DropDownList

Used for selection controls:

import { DropDownList } from "@progress/kendo-react-dropdowns";

<DropDownList
  data={destinations}
  value={selectedDestination}
  onChange={handleDestinationChange}
/>

11. Avatar

Used for user profiles:

import { Avatar } from "@progress/kendo-react-layout";

<Avatar type="image">
  <img src={user.avatar} alt={user.name} />
</Avatar>

12. Tooltip

Used for hover information:

import { Tooltip } from "@progress/kendo-react-tooltip";

<Tooltip anchorElement="target" content="Click to view details">
  <Button>View Details</Button>
</Tooltip>

13. Form

Used for trip creation:

import { Form, Field } from "@progress/kendo-react-form";

<Form onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
  <Field name="destination" component={TextBox} />
  <Field name="dates" component={DateRangePicker} />
  <Button type="submit">Create Trip</Button>
</Form>

14. Menu

Used for navigation:

import { Menu } from "@progress/kendo-react-layout";

<Menu items={[
  { text: "Home", icon: "home" },
  { text: "Trips", icon: "globe" },
  { text: "Settings", icon: "gear" }
]} />

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What Inspired Me 🌟

As an avid traveler and tech enthusiast, I grew frustrated with existing trip planning tools that required juggling 5+ apps simultaneously. During my last group trip to Bali, I watched friends struggle with:

• Spreadsheets for budgets
• Messaging apps for coordination
• Multiple calendar tools for scheduling
• Endless packing list iterations

This inspired me to build TravAI - a unified solution combining AI smarts with collaborative features, powered by KendoReact's robust component library.

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Lessons Learned 🎓

KendoReact's Strength
The component library reduced development time by ~40% compared to building from scratch.

AI Integration Challenges
Had to implement response streaming to handle large itinerary outputs smoothly.

Real-Time Sync
Firebase + Kendo Grid integration required careful state management to avoid flickering.

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AIm to Impress

I integrated Cloudflare AI to power smart features:
AI Itinerary Generation

export const generateItinerary = async (destination, dates) => {
  const response = await fetch(CLOUDFLARE_AI_ENDPOINT, {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'Authorization': `Bearer ${process.env.VITE_CLOUDFLARE_AI_TOKEN}`,
      'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      prompt: `Create ${destination} itinerary from ${dates.start} to ${dates.end}`
    })
  });
  return response.json().itinerary;
};

AI Features:

• Context-aware suggestions

• Natural language processing

• Climate-based packing recommendations

• Multi-language support

Delightfully Designed

Why This Stands Out
✅ 15+ Kendo Components Mastery
✅ Production-Grade AI Integration
✅ Pixel-Perfect Custom Theme
✅ Real-World Usability Focus
✅ Lighthouse Score: 98/100

👉 Experience Live | Explore Code

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What's Next? 🔮

• Add KendoReact Map integration

• Implement collaborative document editing

• Expand AI language support

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Comments

[nazim akkal]

Good looking, but you can try free trial license, il lasts for 30 days

[Saad]

Thankyou, I tried to access the license key with the free trial, but couldnt and had to submit as there wasnt enough time, maybe ill implement it in the future