METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR COMPUTING A RECOMMENDED STARTING POINT AND TOUR SEQUENCE BASED ON MULTIPLE POINTS OF INTEREST

摘要

An approach is disclosed for determining an optimal starting point and tour sequence based on a set of POIs to visit within a given timeframe. The approach involves, for example, receiving a request specifying a plurality of points of interest. The approach also involves determining a plurality of geographic locations associated with the plurality of points of interest. The approach further involves determining a starting area or one or more starting locations within the starting area from which to start a tour of the plurality of points of interest based on the determined plurality of geographic locations. The approach further involves providing the starting area or the one or more starting locations as an output.