# iWander

> AI-powered in-destination travel engagement platform

iWander provides AI travel companion technology and audio commentary tools for tourism brands. The platform helps tour operators, hop-on hop-off bus companies, attractions, and DMOs engage visitors before, during, and after their trips with personalized AI-powered experiences.

## Products

### AI Companion
- URL: https://iwander.io/ai-companion
- Description: A white-label AI travel companion that integrates into existing travel apps via SDK or API. Provides multilingual chat, GPS-triggered audio tours, interactive maps, and contextual upsell recommendations.
- Key features: Chat SDK (30+ languages, 27% adoption rate), Tours SDK (28% free tour uptake, offline capable), Maps SDK (20% upsell CTR, +13min session duration), Data Dashboard (real-time behavioral insights)
- Integration: SDK, API, or white-label app
- Use cases: Tour operators, hop-on hop-off buses, attractions, hotels, DMOs

### HOHO Studio
- URL: https://iwander.io/hoho-studio
- Description: AI-powered multilingual audio commentary platform for sightseeing fleets. Creates, translates, and updates professional audio content in minutes instead of months.
- Key features: AI script writing, 30+ language support, multiple narration styles, instant edits, location-triggered upsells
- Use cases: Hop-on hop-off operators, city sightseeing companies, tour bus fleets

### About
- URL: https://iwander.io/about
- Description: The iWander story, founding team, vision, traction, and press coverage.

## Key Facts

- Founded by Marius Nigond (CEO) and Antoine Nigond
- Powers City Sightseeing worldwide (global leader in hop-on hop-off experiences)
- Named PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2025
- Featured at the Phocuswright Conference 2024
- 30+ languages supported
- AI model built specifically for travel, sitting on top of LLMs
- B2B2C business model - partners with travel brands to enhance customer experience

## Press Coverage

- PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: https://www.phocuswire.com/hot-25-travel-startups-2025-iwander
- Travolution - iWander.io Product Launch: https://www.travolution.com/news/travel-sectors/tours-and-activities/iwonder.io-ai-powered-travel-guide-and-audio-experience-product-launches/
- DataStax Digital Champions: https://www.datastax.com/digital-champions/marius-and-antoine-nigond-elevate-travel-experiences-with-ai
- Arival - Top Self-Guided Tour Platforms: https://arival.travel/article/top-self-guided-tour-platforms/
- TravelWeek - 5 AI Tools Every Travel Agent Should Be Using: https://www.travelweek.ca/news/the-5-ai-tools-every-travel-agent-should-be-using-and-the-ones-they-should-avoid/
- Travel Trends Podcast - Marius Nigond, Founder of iWander: https://www.traveltrendspodcast.com/episodes/marius-nigond-founder-iwander
- PhocusWire - How AI is Impacting Travel Startups: https://www.phocuswire.com/ai-impact-travel-startups
- PhocusWire - Revisiting the Hot 25: https://www.phocuswire.com/hot-25-travel-startups-2025-revisit
- Breaking Travel News - Hot 25 Startups: https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/phocuswire-unveils-hot-25-travel-startups-for-2025/

## Contact

- Website: https://iwander.io
- Email: marius.nigond@iwander.io