Travel can be exciting, inspiring, and transformative—but it can also feel unfamiliar or isolating. Solo travelers may want companionship for part of their journey. Business travelers may want to experience more than their hotel and meeting rooms. First-time international travelers may appreciate exploring with someone who understands the local culture.
Upon Arrival Travel is being created to make those experiences feel more personal. Travelers will still have the freedom to explore independently, while also having the opportunity to spend meaningful time with an experienced local professional.
Before opening our service to travelers, we are focused on building a trusted network of qualified Destination Hosts in cities around the world. Every Host will be carefully considered before joining the Upon Arrival Travel community, helping us create a strong foundation for the experiences ahead.
We are building a global network of professional Destination Hosts who can help travelers experience new places with greater connection, confidence, and understanding. More than traditional tour guides, Destination Hosts bring together professional local knowledge and the warmth of a familiar face. They introduce travelers to the culture, traditions, neighborhoods, stories, and everyday experiences that make their destination unique.
Each experience will be shaped around the individual traveler’s interests, preferences, pace, and travel style. Whether that means exploring a neighborhood most visitors overlook, sharing a memorable meal, learning about local history, or simply enjoying meaningful conversation, the goal is to help travelers feel welcomed rather than simply passing through.
Because the most unforgettable part of travel is not always where you go. It is who you meet along the way.
