Tourism Platform Development (Web + Mobile + API) – Full System or Phase-Based Project Overview We are building a next-generation tourism marketplace platform where customers post trip requests and vendors submit competing offers. The system includes web, mobile apps, backend APIs, AI integration, payments (escrow), and real-time communication. This is a serious project with a complete technical specification already prepared. Developers must review the full document before submitting a proposal. Project Scope The platform includes: Customer mobile app (trip requests, booking, payments, reviews) Vendor mobile app (offers, bookings, earnings dashboard) Admin web panel (approvals, analytics, moderation) Backend API (Node.js, scalable, API-first architecture) AI integration (itinerary generation + vendor matching) Payment system (Stripe escrow, refunds, payouts) Real-time chat (customer ↔ vendor) Notifications (push, email, SMS) Full detailed specification will be shared. You must read and understand it before bidding. Proposal Options You can submit your proposal in one of the following ways: Option 1: Full Project Complete system (web + mobile + backend + APIs) Option 2: Phase-Based Phase 1: Web + Backend + APIs Phase 2: Mobile Apps (iOS & Android) Clearly mention which option you are proposing. Important Requirements (Read Carefully) No Generic or Copy-Paste Proposals Only serious developers/teams should apply. Start your proposal with the word: “Tourism Platform” to confirm you have read this. Proposal Submission Process (Mandatory) All proposals and communication must be submitted through the Freelancer platform chat system only Do not share external links, emails, or attempt to move communication outside the platform at this stage Any proposal not following this will be rejected Technical Understanding You must review the provided specification and explain: Your approach to architecture Suggested improvements (if any) Final technology stack (no ambiguity) GitHub Code Ownership (Mandatory) All code must be managed via GitHub Repository must be under our account Full access from day one Clean, structured, and regularly committed code Proper documentation required Milestone-Based Development Project will be divided into multiple milestones (not generic stages) Each milestone must have clear deliverables Payment released only after testing and approval API-First Architecture Backend must be scalable and mobile-ready APIs must be documented and reusable Quality Over Speed Unrealistic timelines will be rejected Provide a realistic timeline with explanation Experience Requirement Proven experience in marketplace platforms, booking systems, or similar Experience with payment gateways (Stripe or similar) Experience with mobile apps (Flutter or React Native) No Fake Accounts / Agencies Without Proof Provide portfolio links Provide real previous work (live links preferred) Be ready for a short technical discussion Deliverables Full source code (web + mobile + backend) API documentation Deployment (server + app stores if included) Clean and scalable architecture Post-delivery support (to be defined) Tech Stack (Expected – Can Be Finalized) Frontend: React / Next.js Mobile: Flutter or React Native Backend: Node.js (preferred) Database: PostgreSQL Hosting: AWS or equivalent Developers must propose and justify the final stack. Final Notes This is a long-term project with potential for future phases and scaling. We are looking for a reliable developer/team, not just a one-time freelancer. If you have not read the document, do not apply. We will prioritize: Clear communication Technical depth Structured proposals Realistic planning Looking forward to working with serious professionals.