In September 2009, independent travellers celebrated the launch of Tripbod, a new online service offering a friend at the other end. Tripbod bridges the gap between guidebooks and tour guides by offering travellers a bespoke yet affordable itinerary tailored specifically to their requirements and interests.
With Tripbod, users are introduced online to a vetted local expert who can offer real insight and inspiration, and equip visitors with the most up-to-date information and on-the-spot knowledge. What is unique about the service is the global network of trusted local contacts who can promote their destination to interested travellers and help them get a more enriching experience.
Founder Sally Broom comments, “The beauty of Tripbod is its unique global network of outstanding local people from Rome to Guatemala, and the interactive technology that connects them with the traveller. It is a ground-breaking travel service that promises to revolutionize the way travellers plan and carry out their trips, getting to the grass roots and back to what travel is all about.”
A new basic Trip Planning Light service (UK£10.99) is offered to travellers interested in a few quick tips to transform their holiday. They can ask questions to a Tripbod of their choice and receive advice and recommendations along with a Google map.
The full Trip Planning service (from UK£35) provides a private online space for realtime communication between the traveller and Tripbod that culminates in a personalised itinerary in the form of a tailor-made calendar and downloadable online map. Through a variety of live chat and messaging via an online planning page, the traveller is able to make a more meaningful connection with the destination.
Tripbod, in association with whl.travel, is offering 20% off any service until the end of October. Just enter the code WHLTRAVEL when purchasing online.
Are you interested in joining us? Show your interest in becoming a Tripbod or request an information and application pack.
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This post was written by editor on October 3, 2009
Thank you to the whole WHL team for your immense support. We are delighted to be working with you on finding exciting ways to promote the best of local travel to the world
Good luck with this great initiative!