Telesto Travelling app
Telesto AI-Driven Travelling App
At Telesto, we believe the world is meant to be explored by everyone. That’s why we created a socially conscious travel service that removes barriers, embraces diversity, and opens doors to meaningful adventures—especially for travelers who have too often been left out of the story.
Telesto empowers underrepresented travelers through inclusive, accessible, and purpose-driven journeys—transforming not just how people travel, but how communities connect and thrive.
Background
The mission goes beyond traditional travel. The organization offers immersive, safe, and culturally
sensitive travel experiences, particularly catering to:
- Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)
- Disabled individuals
- 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
- Solo female and new travelers
Telesto sought an innovative solution that integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide personalized and inclusive support for diverse users.
- Figma Prototype for early UX visualization
- AI Training Data tailored from Qmooniti resources
- Comprehensive Destination Database with filters and metadata
- Detailed Project Specification Document
AI and Technology Stack
- Anthropic Claude: Natural language understanding
- LangChain: Orchestration and data integration
- Azure Voice API: Text-to-speech and speech-to-text
- Google APIs: Geolocation, translation, calendar
- Python: AI logic
- NodeJS: Backend API
- ReactJS / Angular: Web frontend
- Microsoft Azure: Cloud infrastructure
System Architecture
- Frontend: ReactJS-based UI
- Backend: NodeJS with Python-based AI
- AI Layer: Anthropic Claude (via LangChain)
- Voice Integration: Azure Voice API
- Cloud Hosting: Microsoft Azure
- Multi-Agent Architecture with specialized tasks
- Dynamic Web Content Parsing
Outcomes & Impact
- Improved accessibility for underrepresented travelers
- Conversational and voice-based AI experience
- Automated inquiry generation and user profiling
- Strong foundation for production expansion
Next Steps
- Integrate direct booking APIs
- Support mobile apps and multiple languages
- Add destination safety indicators and reviews
- Real-time agent handoff features
Conclusion
The AI Travelling App PoC demonstrated the value of combining ethical design with AI technologies. With Anthropic Claude and Microsoft Azure, Telesto built an inclusive, intelligent travel assistant and laid the groundwork for scalable commercial deployment.
