Title: Automated organised tour planning with blockchain: an innovative solution

Authors: Asmaa Boughrara; Nourhene Aicha Daoud; Nedjma Louiza Harkati

Addresses: LSSD Laboratory, Department of Computer Science, University of Science and Technology of Oran-Mohamed Boudiaf, Oran, Algeria ' Department of Computer Science University of Science and Technology of Oran-Mohamed Boudiaf, Oran, Algeria ' Department of Computer Science University of Science and Technology of Oran-Mohamed Boudiaf, Oran, Algeria

Abstract: The traditional travel planning process often involves hiring a travel agency, which can be costly for budget-conscious travellers. Additionally, the tourism industry faces challenges such as fraud, lack of transparency, and inefficient data management. To address these issues, we propose a decentralised platform that automates the creation of organised tours by combining the services of registered stakeholders. Our approach leverages blockchain technology to ensure transparency, security, and data integrity throughout the travel planning and booking process. Additionally, we implement a customised proof-of-reputation mechanism to encourage responsible behaviour among stakeholders.

Keywords: organised tour; blockchain; proof-of-reputation; node weight; automated planning; tourism efficiency.

DOI: 10.1504/IJIIDS.2026.152770

International Journal of Intelligent Information and Database Systems, 2026 Vol.18 No.2, pp.256 - 271

Received: 07 Jul 2024
Accepted: 24 Jan 2025
Published online: 10 Apr 2026 *

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