GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING HOTEL LOCATIONS IN BANGGAI BANGGAI DISTRICT BASED ON ANDROID

Abstract

Abstract: Android is a software platform for mobile devices supported by Google's OS. Android uses a modified version of the Linux kernel that can be distributed openly (open source). Technology is developing rapidly, both in terms of use and functional. The same is true for hotel information search needs. The current problem is that hotel seekers find it difficult to find hotel information, especially for newcomers. The purpose of this research is to make an application for determining information search and hotel location in Luwuk Banggai Regency based on Android. This application can help search hotels and provide hotel information.The research method used is referring to the stages in the SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) standard using the waterfall method or model where the stages in SDLC are, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. The Luwuk Map Application area of the city was created using the Google Maps application, Android Development Tools, SQLite, Eclipse and Java as a framework. While the programming languages used are XML and SQL.The following will find information and visualization of objects in the form of maps that can be used as a reference for Android mobile device users in making decisions, especially in searching for the location of hotel objects in the Luwuk city area of Baggai Regency. Keywords: Appserv, Google Maps, Objects, Internet, Android.