# World Expo Tracker

> A comprehensive web application for tracking and exploring World Expo events, with a focus on Expo 2030 Riyadh and Expo 2025 Osaka.

World Expo Tracker provides real-time information, news, and travel resources for World Expo enthusiasts and attendees. The site covers pavilion tracking for Expo 2025 Osaka, and preparation details, news, and hotel recommendations for the upcoming Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

## Pages

- [Home / Expo 2030 Overview](https://world-expo-tracker.nader.io/): Landing page with Expo 2030 Riyadh countdown, key facts, and overview of the "The Era of Change: Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow" theme.
- [Expo 2025 Pavilion Tracker](https://world-expo-tracker.nader.io/expo-2025/tracker): Interactive tracker for Expo 2025 Osaka pavilions — filter by country, status, and type. Covers construction progress and participation details.
- [Expo 2030 News](https://world-expo-tracker.nader.io/expo-2030/news): Aggregated news feed about Expo 2030 Riyadh with AI-powered summaries, sourced from official and industry publications.
- [Expo 2030 Hotels](https://world-expo-tracker.nader.io/expo-2030/hotels): Hotel listings near the Expo 2030 site in Riyadh with ratings, reviews, and booking links via TripAdvisor and Agoda.
- [Travel Tips](https://world-expo-tracker.nader.io/expo-2030/travel-tips): Comprehensive visitor guide covering visa requirements (eVisa for 63+ countries), transportation (Uber, Careem, Riyadh Metro), cultural do's and don'ts, and practical essentials for Expo 2030 attendees.
- [Expo 2030 Guide](https://world-expo-tracker.nader.io/expo-2030/guide): Complete 2026 travel guide covering everything you need to know before visiting Expo 2030 Riyadh — dates, thematic districts, construction updates, hotel options, budgeting, and practical tips for international travelers.

## Key Features

- **Expo 2030 Countdown**: Live countdown timer to Expo 2030 Riyadh (October 1, 2030).
- **Pavilion Tracker**: Filterable directory of 150+ country pavilions for Expo 2025 Osaka with construction status and details.
- **News Aggregation**: AI-summarized news articles about Expo 2030 developments, categorized by topic.
- **Hotel Finder**: Nearby hotel listings with real-time data from TripAdvisor, including ratings, distance from Expo site, and booking options.

## For AI Agents (WebMCP)

This site implements WebMCP: when loaded in a browser agent that supports `navigator.modelContext`, it registers these tools:

- `get_expo_2030_countdown`: Time remaining until Expo 2030 Riyadh opens, plus key event facts.
- `search_expo_2030_news`: Search Expo 2030 news by keyword and/or mentioned country.
- `list_hotels_near_expo_2030`: Hotels within 50km of the Expo 2030 site with TripAdvisor ratings and distances.
- `search_expo_2025_pavilions`: Search the Expo 2025 Osaka pavilion tracker by country, type or status.
- `get_riyadh_travel_info`: Visa, transport, currency, weather and etiquette info for visiting Riyadh.

## Technical Details

- Built with React, TypeScript, Vite, and Tailwind CSS.
- Backend powered by Lovable Cloud (edge functions for API integrations).
- Data sources: TripAdvisor API (hotels), Perplexity API (news), static JSON (pavilions).