Founder & CEO
Our story
Built for the moments
that make a trip.
From academic research to real-time discovery. We’re building TipsToTrip to bring travelers closer to the experiences, people and possibilities around them.
A world of possibilities, nearby
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Something happeningEvents & local experiences
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Someone to explore withTravel buddies & community
You’re here.
What’s next?
01 / The beginning
A question worth
building around.
TipsToTrip began as academic research into a gap in the travel experience: helping people decide what to do once they are already at their destination.
Flights, hotels and itineraries help a journey take shape. But travel keeps unfolding after arrival. A change of plan, a free afternoon or a walk through an unfamiliar neighborhood can open up an entirely new possibility.
We saw an opportunity to make those moments easier to explore. That idea became the foundation for a live travel-tech startup.
The moment we’re here for
“What should I do
right now?”
You’ve arrived. You’re out exploring. A great experience could be just a few streets away. The next decision needs something relevant to where you are, when you’re there.
Here.Connected to your surroundings
Now.Relevant to the moment
Together.Made richer through people
02 / Our purpose
Make discovery
part of the journey.
TipsToTrip focuses on the decision moment, connecting travelers with what is happening around them in real time.
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Experiences, events & offers
Discover what is happening nearby and find local opportunities that fit the moment.
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Travel buddies & community
Connect with people to share an experience, explore together and make a destination feel more familiar.
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Tips that bring a place to life
Find hyper-local tips that put useful, relevant knowledge closer to the traveler who needs it.
03 / From research to reality
Built with purpose.
Shaped by experience.
Our journey is moving from an academic insight into a platform informed by travelers, local communities and business partners.
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A research question
Academic research became the starting point for understanding a gap in how people discover and experience a destination.
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A platform with a purpose
That insight grew into a live travel-tech startup, connecting the people, places and opportunities around a traveler.
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Learning on the ground
Testing and pilots in tourism hubs, including Sri Lanka, are helping shape the platform through real travel situations.
Our current chapter
Learning locally.
Building lasting connections.
We’re testing and rolling out pilots in tourism hubs such as Sri Lanka, while growing a community of travelers and a network of local business partners. This work is helping us understand what makes discovery useful in everyday travel.
See our latest updates (opens in a new tab)04 / The people behind it
A shared belief in
better travel discovery.
Meet the founders building TipsToTrip and connect with them on LinkedIn.
Founder & CTO
Kavindu Wijewickrama
Connect on LinkedIn with Kavindu Wijewickrama (opens in a new tab)Our company
The company behind TipsToTrip.
- Registered company name
- TIPSTOTRIP TECHNOLOGIES S.L.
- NIF / Tax identification number
- B88703806
Be part of the next chapter
There’s more to discover.
Let’s find it together.
Explore with TipsToTrip, or get in touch to help bring more local experiences to travelers.