Travel Portal Investment Opportunity in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Top-selling products and services (planned):
Tourism listings and recommendations:
Comprehensive listings of hotels, restaurants, and attractions across Sri Lanka.
Includes curated recommendations for unique travel experiences.
Virtual tour guide:
AI-powered virtual guide offering real-time suggestions and personalized travel itineraries.
Integrated GPT features for answering traveler queries in multiple languages.
Event and activity booking:
Users can discover and book events, local experiences, and adventure activities directly through the app.
Subscription services:
Premium subscriptions providing exclusive deals, early access to offers, and advanced AI-assisted travel planning.
Vendor partnerships:
Monthly listing fees for vendors (hotels, restaurants, and tour operators) to feature their services on the platform.
Target users:
Tourists and travelers:
Both local and international travelers exploring Sri Lanka.
Users seeking authentic experiences and recommendations.
Hotels, restaurants, and vendors:
Hospitality businesses that want to increase visibility and attract more customers.
Event organizers:
Companies promoting tours, events, and activities looking for a platform to connect with travelers.
How it works:
Travelers use the app to:
Plan their trips.
Find and book accommodations, restaurants, and activities.
Get personalized travel assistance through the AI-powered guide.
Vendors use the platform to:
List their services and reach a broader audience.
Promote exclusive deals and packages to app users. Tangible Assets:
None: The business currently does not own any physical or tangible assets such as property, equipment, or vehicles, as it operates as a lean, digital-first startup.
Intangible Assets:
App:
A custom-built tourism app that connects users to hotels, restaurants, and attractions in Sri Lanka.
Features include AI-powered travel recommendations, virtual tour guides, and event/activity bookings.
The app is fully operational but still in its growth phase, with no active user base yet.
Intellectual Property:
The codebase, design, and AI integration for the app.
Branding elements such as the logo, name, and concept.
Business Relationships:
Initial partnerships with local vendors (hotels, restaurants, and tour operators) are being developed.
Promoter experience:
The expertise and industry knowledge of the founder in AI-powered solutions and app development.
Global Rating Certification:
IARC content rating certification for the app, enabling its distribution on the Google Play Store. Facility details:
Operates as a fully remote digital company, with no physical office or leased space at the moment.
Operations are managed online using cloud tools, automation platforms, and AI infrastructure to ensure lean and scalable growth. The company is currently 100% self-funded by the founder, with no external investors, loans, or debts at this stage.
There is only one shareholder (100% ownership).
The founder is open to strategic investment or partnerships to scale operations, support marketing efforts, and accelerate international expansion.