Hyperlocal is a United Nations and UNWTO winning project for promoting diversity and culture in tourism since 2022.
Travel Deeper
We believe that the most life-changing moments always take place geographically somewhere else- on the move, away from home, when we travel, and wander curiously.
Our mission is to create a world where anyone can experience anything imaginable & feel local anywhere possible.
At Hyperlocal, we firmly believe in transforming travel experiences into purposeful journeys- that feel truly meaningful to the travellers, respectful to the locals, and impactful to the destinations.
The Hyperlocal difference
Featuring our global network of chefs, artists, and local topic experts.
Curated by local creators
Exclusive access to can't-do-it-yourself activities, led by the best tour organizers.
Hosted by the best tour organizers
We work together with communities to co-create truly local experiences.
Beyond touristy activities
Trips are designed & tested by tastemakers for safety and hassle-free travel.
We partner with a third- party bank to handle payments & returns.
We are backed by UNWTO, and more than 10 tourism bodies worldwide.
Global reputation and network
Our story
It all started in in 2015.
Sevo Widodo took his first solo trip, moved to Brazil, and fell in love with travel forever.
He went on to visit 85 countries, and reside in ten of them, most recently being Kenya, Portugal & Germany.
The idea of creating a 'live-like-a-local' platform was born during a motorcycle ride in Uganda.
Sevo tested the concept by building the Siliconbali project in Portugal.
In 2021, the project won United Nations' largest prize for cultural tourism, out of more than 10,000 projects.
Sevo was awarded a full-scholarship from UNWTO, and took a sabbatical year in Paris to study hospitality with star chef Alain Ducasse.
Hyperlocal was born, under the mentorship from UNWTO and Sommet Education.
The first content for Guides launched in Paris, Milan, and Berlin.
Dubai Tourism came on board, and Hyperlocal relocated to the UAE in 2022.
We launched Tours, with more than 150 bookable tourist activities in the UAE.
The first series of Hyperlocal Trips launched in Togo, Guatemala, and Indonesia.
Hyperlocal Sabbatical launched Lisbon - partnering with Inlife to provide monthly stay packages.
And more to come. Follow the Hyperlocal journey.
