Kenya - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Travelpedia Limited is aimed at democratizing the travel and tourism industry across Kenya,Africa and the Globe through connecting travelers to Destinations and Authentic Tour operators and related resources

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Millions of trips happen daily to different destinations in Kenya, Africa and across the Globe ,yet the tourist (Consumer) Has no enough information on Who is the Most affordable Tour operator doing the same destinations on the same date range , Which Tour Operator offers more quality services on the same packages, And who has a history of shortchanging the Consumers Mid-Trips with Charges ,quality of services or even Trip cancellations Travelpedia intends to create the Biggest public information, booking portal and On-boarding Space for Consumers and Tour operators (Including destination owners) in Kenya and Globally. We will provide ratings platform used by Travelers after consumption, Platform where Authentic tour operators can post their services and Consumers can compare and book from our site, And we will provide a range of destinations that consumers can make choices on their next vacation, Next trip,Trekk,honeymoon,Adrenaline,medical tour,Religious tour,Excursion or hike

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

- Travelpedia will provide a platform for comparison on charges and services on same destinations by different Tour operators therefore helping consumers save Money while enjoying the Best customer experience. Most times consumers have limited information on Charges, Services and experiences due to lack of public information center Where they can get other consumers experiences before making informed choices and Booking for destinations . By providing Travelpedia Platform, We are able to solve this saving Consumers Billions of dollars every year and Helping them get the best services and customer experience

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

-Travelpedia will provide a platform for comparison on charges and services on same destinations by different Tour operators therefore helping consumers save Money while enjoying the Best customer experience - Travelpedia will bring Onboard verified and Legitimate Tour operators and Destination owners eliminating the Scams associated with the Tour and travel industry as well as raising the Trust levels - Travelpedia will Provide platform where Consumer can rate the Tour operators and the destinations based on experience Versus Itinerary .This will help other consumers make informed choices for the best customer experience - Travelpedia will list a wide range of destinations for different consumers to help them make informed choices on their next destination,Trip,Excursion,Trekk,Honeymoon, Private safari,ETC -Travelpedia Will work with local communities to create awareness on the destinations, Histories and activities around the areas creating livelihoods for local communities.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Travelpedia will be serving consumers in the tour and travel industry, Those who wish to seek medical tourism , Agritourism, Religious tourism and Sports tourism and Those travelling for business . These ranges from the Local students day trips, to travel community seeking to do vacations ,Excursions, Hikes, safaris, Mountains climbing, to Newly weds who takes Honeymoons , To friends who do surprise parties in different destinations , To People seeking To visit different hospitals to learn or seek medical services , To People travelling for to various destinations for businesses , To Farmers visiting demonstration farms to learn new farming practices , To Sports enthusiasts travelling to different destinations for sports purposes

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-02-01

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

1

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

1

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

My Other Partner is Called Molly Wanjiku, She is a shareholder and the CEO to be of Travelpedia. an education Background in Economics and Statistics And Three year experience in Microfinance Operations (Sales, Collections, HR, Training) And two years experience in Tours and Travel (Sales, Customer experience) , She will be bringing a wealth of experience Where here job will be be making sure that We Maintain continuous growth through numbers ,Brand and Customer experience

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

Travelpediaafrica.com

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

Other: Tours and Travel

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

Through A platform that consumer can compare Destinations cost, Services and Experiences, We are able to have the Consumer making choices on the Most affordable yet with great services and customer experience . This Means that the consumer is able to save up Money and channel it to other Investments . - By working with Local communities to create awareness, Sell destinations and supporting their income generating activities , We will be ending poverty in the Local communities -By consumers booking for destinations through our platform , They will be Bringing in revenue to the Communities where destinations are located thus Contributing to Ending poverty .

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

- By working with Local communities to create awareness, Sell destinations and supporting their income generating activities , We will be promoting Zero hunger in the Local communities -By consumers booking for destinations through our platform , They will be Bringing in revenue to the Communities where destinations are located thus Contributing to Zero hunger - By Tour Operators Listing destinations on Travelpedia and Getting the Bookings, We will be giving them revenue contributing to zero hunger to them and their families -

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

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02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

- By working with Local communities to create awareness, Sell destinations and supporting their income generating activities , We will be giving them a purchasing power that will see them consume healthy meals Promoting good health and wellbeing -By consumers booking for destinations through our platform , They give Tour operators and Destinations owners Revenue and purchasing power Promoting good health and Well-being

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

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02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

- By working with Local communities to create awareness, Sell destinations and supporting their income generating activities , We will be giving them a purchasing power that will see them Educate themselves and their children -By consumers booking for destinations through our platform , They give Tour operators and Destinations owners Revenue and purchasing power Promoting Quality of education through educating themselves and their children

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

- By working with Local communities to create awareness, Sell destinations and supporting their income generating activities , We will be giving them a purchasing power Paying attention to Women and Marginalized Gender in Specific communities

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

Through Travelpedia , We will encourage Destination owners and the government to Provide Clean water and sanitation to communities around destinations for usage by local communities ad tourists .

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

Travelpedia will encourage Destinations and Communities to adopt Affordable and clean energy For sustainable development

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

By working with the local communities , We will be supporting livelihoods and promoting decent work and economic growth. - By providing our Travelpedia platform for destinations Bookings, We will be Promoting decent Work and economic growth for tour operators , Destination owners and their Employees As well as our employees

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

Travelpedia is an innovative Project meant at revolutionizing the tours and travel industry

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

Travelpedia will reduce inequalities through Spreading income to Tour Operators, Destinations, Local communities and all employees in between

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

Travelpedia seeks to Promote sustainable cities and Communities through Selling destinations that act as revenue generating resources for them in the short and the long term .

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

5

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

We will encourage communities to produce and Consume responsibly To sustain themselves and the tourists and sustainable developments

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Travelpedia will be promoting Climate action through working with the local communities to plant trees around destinations , Cleaning up cities and communities around destinations as well as educating the Communities about Net Zero and recruiting them as Agents of Change

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

Some of the destinations that will be listed on Travelpedia will be along Oceans, On Islands and On lakes and water Masses. We will mobilize the destinations and the Local communities to take care of these resources for sustainable tourism

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

Some of the destinations that will be listed on Travelpedia will be on cities, Villages,Forests ,Mountains, . We will mobilize the destinations and the Local communities to take care of these resources for sustainable tourism

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

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02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

Travelpedia will bring peace and co-existence and Reduce human wildlife conflict once the Communities start benefiting from destinations and getting engaged in conservations

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

Through Travelpedia, We will partner with Tour operators, Destinations, Government(s), Educators , Local communities And Other crucial partners for sustainable development.

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.08 Justification

There are Millions of tourists every day across the globe who would benefir from travelpedia platform. Travelpedia represents an entirely new type of product that democratizes the tour and travel industry. Travelpedia is a new technology - Travel Tech Product we are offering through travelpedia is an improvement of the traditional Tourism marketing Product that Travelpedia is creating is an extension of pure tourism to Quality and Affordable tourism Travelpedia responds to unmet demands of Affordable , Quality services and High level of customer experience in tourism that is disintegrated and sometime unmet by the current Tours and travel model

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

Get your Guide - .getyourguide.com Tour Amigo - https://touramigo.com Get your Guide and Amigo tour has no rating function for trips after travelling hence difficult to understand experiences. They also do not list Destinations in a comparative ways but separately which does not give Consumers information on different tour operators in terms of cost and services comparative analysis. TravelPedia intends to have these as Key Features and differentiators from competitors

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

Yes. I have been Working with different female entrepreneurs At different levels of my journey, Supporting Female Entrepreneurs as an expert on their projects and encouraging them to continue when odds are against them and even supporting my wife who is also an entrepreneur