Presentation by Sally Broom CEO of Tripbod at the 3rd E-Tourism East Africa Conference- March 2012

1. You
The ultimate travel solution

2. A place for travellers to ….and receive offers
request what they want directly from locals who
from their trip… can make it happen

3. “The thing I want to avoid most on
holiday is feeling like a tourist”

4. Power to the people

5. What we offer
1. Personal support to plan the perfect trip 2. Bespoke local experiences
Everything we offer as Tripbods can be tailored to the individual
customer, by collaborating with them to create their perfect trip

6. How we compliment
existing services
Tripbod.com turns travel on its head.
We start by asking what the customer wants, not telling them what
we can offer.
Local tour operators: the opportunity to connect directly with
inbound travellers pre-arrival.
Tour guides: use local knowledge in a different way and help visitors
to plan the perfect trip 1-to-1, online before they arrive.

7. Business model
Seller List
Everyone wins 15% price
fee
travellers have authentic experiences and spend money locally;
local people earn money from existing local knowledge and
passions;
tripbod.com sustained by the commission within the listed price.

8. Visitors Tripbod
“What a brilliant experience, we went as a
“For his 18th birthday I gave
family of four…the whole trip was tailored
my son a trip of a lifetime to around what we could do… the highlight
learn ‘krumping’– Tripbod being an expedition across the frozen river
made that possible” and through the woods”
- Charlie R, PR Agency founder - Tina B, Mum of three
“We had complete insider
“I wanted to experience and knowledge even though we
write about a different side to didn’t speak a word of the local
the destination– a local Tripbod language!”
was all I needed. Fantastic.” - Catherine S, teacher
- Dan L, Editor Wanderlust Magazine
“As more of the world becomes 'discovered', the real thrill of travel and tourism becomes meeting people
who live in and love a particular destination and can pass that enthusiasm and detailed knowledge on. It's
not easy to find guides of this kind and tap into their wisdom, but Tripbod removes the obstacle of finding
someone to help make your visit better.”
-Tom Hall, Chief Travel Editor Lonely Planet

9. The opportunity for East Africa
Unique adventures and experiences
Welcoming communities
Great food and culture
… these are the reasons why we travel but we need
to hear the story from the mouths of local people.

10. There is a big
opportunity and your
country needs you….

11. And Tripbod needs
YOU!
Please be in touch:
sally@tripbod.com
Thank you