Ethiopia Tourism Website

A dynamic tourism website for Ethiopia connecting travelers, hotels, tour guides, and restaurants.

🌍 Project Overview

This platform serves as a comprehensive tourism hub for Ethiopia, providing:

• Travelers: Destination information, booking services, and travel guides
• Hotels: Property listings, booking management, and guest services
• Tour Guides: Profile management, tour packages, and client connections
• Restaurants: Menu listings, reservations, and culinary experiences

🚀 Features

For Travelers

• Browse destinations and attractions
• Book hotels and tours
• Find local restaurants
• Read travel guides and reviews
• Interactive maps and itineraries

For Hotels

• Property management dashboard
• Room availability and booking system
• Guest communication tools
• Analytics and reporting

For Tour Guides

• Profile and service management
• Tour package creation
• Client booking system
• Calendar and scheduling tools

For Restaurants

• Menu management
• Reservation system
• Customer reviews and ratings
• Special offers and promotions

🛠️ Tech Stack

Frontend

• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)
• Responsive design with mobile-first approach
• Interactive maps and galleries
• Form validation and user experience optimization

Backend

• Node.js with Express.js
• RESTful API architecture
• JWT authentication
• File upload and image processing
• Email notifications

Database

• MongoDB for flexible data storage
• Mongoose ODM for data modeling

📁 Project Structure

ethiopia-tourism-website/
├── client/                 # Frontend application
│   ├── assets/
│   │   ├── css/
│   │   ├── js/
│   │   ├── images/
│   │   └── fonts/
│   ├── pages/
│   ├── components/
│   └── index.html
├── server/                 # Backend application
│   ├── config/
│   ├── controllers/
│   ├── middleware/
│   ├── models/
│   ├── routes/
│   ├── uploads/
│   └── server.js
├── docs/                   # Documentation
└── README.md

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• MongoDB
• Git

Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone <repository-url>
cd ethiopia-tourism-website

2. Install server dependencies

cd server
npm install

3. Install client dependencies (if using build tools)

cd ../client
npm install

4. Set up environment variables

# In server directory, create .env file
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your configuration

5. Start the development servers

# Start backend server
cd server
npm run dev

# Start frontend (in new terminal)
cd client
npm start

🌟 Key Destinations Featured

• Addis Ababa: Capital city with rich history
• Lalibela: Rock-hewn churches
• Gondar: Royal castles and palaces
• Axum: Ancient obelisks and ruins
• Simien Mountains: Trekking and wildlife
• Danakil Depression: Unique landscapes
• Lake Tana: Monasteries and boat tours
• Harar: Walled city and hyena feeding

🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Create a Pull Request

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

📞 Contact

For support or inquiries, please contact the development team.