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GPS-based Audio Tour Mobile App for Hawaii

Expertise:
Mobile
Backend
UI/UX Design
DevOps
Tech Stack:
Swift
Java
Client: Shaka Guide
A renowned tourism agency specializing in creating immersive travel experiences. The agency focuses on offering unique and authentic tours, highlighting the cultural and natural beauty of destinations. By incorporating modern technology, they provide clients with flexible, self-guided experiences that allow them to explore at their own pace and convenience. The client sought to enhance their offering with a mobile audio tour app for Hawaii.
About the Client
The project’s goal was to develop a mobile audio tour app that would enable users to explore Hawaii at their own pace, guided by location-based audio narratives. The app used GPS technology to trigger audio content specific to the user’s location, providing authentic storytelling and local music for each point of interest. The solution aimed to offer an engaging and flexible way for tourists to enjoy the island's attractions without the need for a traditional tour guide.
Project Overview

Challenges & Objectives

The primary challenge was to develop a comprehensive system capable of supporting a large and diverse delivery workforce while integrating seamlessly with both internal Burger King systems and external delivery providers. Key objectives included:
  • Eliminating the need for third-party delivery aggregators by implementing an internal delivery solution.
  • Integrating with Burger King’s HR and reference systems for employee management and courier data.
  • Supporting a large-scale delivery network of 5,000+ couriers across 1,000+ restaurants.
  • Handling 20,000+ weekly orders with optimized delivery routes and real-time tracking.
  • Developing a user-friendly interface for couriers with easy access to orders, routes, and delivery details.
Implementation
To achieve the client’s vision, we executed the following steps:
01
Developed native mobile apps using Swift for iOS and Kotlin for Android to ensure high performance and smooth user experience.
02
Integrated Google Maps API and geolocation services to provide accurate location tracking and activate audio content automatically as users reached each tour stop.
03
Curated high-quality audio content, including local stories, historical anecdotes, and traditional Hawaiian music, for each landmark.
04
Built an intuitive audio player that automatically adjusts to the user's location, ensuring smooth transitions between different segments of the tour.
05
Designed a simple and easy-to-navigate interface that allowed users to start the tour, skip between stops, or pause their exploration whenever they chose.
06
Incorporated offline functionality so that users could continue enjoying the tours without needing an internet connection during their travels.
07
Included dynamic notifications to guide users on their next tour stop based on their location, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience.

Outcomes & Business Impact

The introduction of the audio tour app significantly enhanced the user experience while also helping the client strengthen their brand presence. Key results included:
  • Enhanced user experience, providing tourists with a self-guided, flexible, and immersive exploration of Hawaii’s cultural and natural landmarks.
  • Increased engagement through personalized, location-based audio content that adapted to the user’s journey in real time.
  • Strengthened brand loyalty, as users enjoyed a unique and interactive experience, encouraging positive reviews and repeat business.
  • The app's flexibility gave users the freedom to explore on their own terms, making it a go-to tool for independent travelers.
  • Differentiated the client’s services by offering a modern, tech-driven alternative to traditional tour guides, leading to higher customer satisfaction.
  • Contributed to increased word-of-mouth marketing as users shared their experience, attracting more customers to the agency.
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