Sci-Fi Scraper for Niche Booking

A web scraper that monitors niche online platforms for sci-fi themed event or experience reservations, notifying users of available slots, inspired by sci-fi narratives and real-world booking challenges.

Inspired by the constant search for unique experiences, reminiscent of the curated content in the 'Health Content' scraper, and the themes of advanced intelligence and control found in 'Nightfall' and 'Ex Machina', this project aims to build a specialized reservation alert system. The core concept is to identify and scrape niche online platforms that offer reservations for events, workshops, or experiences with a strong science fiction theme. This could include anything from 'escape rooms' with futuristic storylines, to VR experiences simulating space travel, to specialized science fiction author readings or film screenings. The system would continuously monitor these platforms for newly opened booking slots or cancellations. When a user expresses interest in a specific type of sci-fi experience (e.g., 'a cyberpunk themed VR event in London' or 'a limited edition sci-fi author signing'), the scraper is configured to watch for relevant opportunities. Upon detecting an available slot, the system would send an immediate alert to the user via email or a notification service. The 'Ex Machina' influence comes into play with the intelligent scraping and filtering of information, while 'Nightfall' inspires the exploration of fascinating, perhaps even slightly obscure, domains. The 'low-cost' and 'easy to implement' aspects are achieved by utilizing readily available web scraping libraries (like BeautifulSoup or Scrapy in Python) and simple notification services. The 'niche' focus on sci-fi reservations creates a dedicated user base. The 'high earning potential' can be realized through a subscription model for premium alert features (e.g., real-time alerts, multiple watchlists, advanced filtering), affiliate partnerships with the booking platforms, or even by offering curated lists of available sci-fi experiences for a fee.

Project Details

Area: Reservation Systems Method: Health Content Inspiration (Book): Nightfall - Isaac Asimov & Robert Silverberg Inspiration (Film): Ex Machina (2014) - Alex Garland