# Personalized Peer Guide Services Local Guddy Enables Travelers to Meet Up with Locals to Explore By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-11-15 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-guddy References: [localguddy](https://www.localguddy.com/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/localguddy/) Local Guddy is a [peer-to-peer marketplace platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapper) that enables the locals of popular tourist destinations to find work as guides, while travelers are able to access a more genuine experience and [meet new people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-trips). In addition to offering more [personalized tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guided-peaks) than traditional guide services can, Local Guddy is substantially more cost effective, making it easy for travelers to set up multiple tours while they're away without breaking the bank. To ensure that these tours fulfill their needs, travelers can choose between four types of guides: the 'Local Guddy' who shows travelers around hidden spots and other must-see places, the 'Food Walker' who introduces them to the best local eats, the 'Pub Crawler' who takes them to bars and clubs, and the 'Hommy Chef' who whips up a homemade meal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Peer-to-peer Tourism:** The rise of platforms like Local Guddy is disrupting the traditional tourism industry by allowing travelers to connect with locals and access more authentic experiences. - **Personalized Guided Tours:** Local Guddy's offering of different types of guides caters to individual preferences and opens up opportunities for niche tourism experiences. - **Affordable Travel Experiences:** Local Guddy's cost-effective pricing makes it possible for travelers to book multiple tours and explore a destination without overspending. ### Where This Applies - **Tourism:** Peer-to-peer services like Local Guddy are shaking up the tourism industry by creating new ways for travelers to interact with locals and customize their travels. - **Travel Experiences:** The personalized and authentic experiences offered by Local Guddy are creating opportunities for growth in the travel experience industry. - **Hospitality:** Local Guddy's marketplace model is disrupting the traditional model of guided tours and impacting the hospitality industry by facilitating connections between travelers and locals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodietrip.md) - [Immersive Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-culinary-experiences.md) - [Real-Time App-Based City Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-welcome-app.md) - [Digital Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-guide-it.md) - [Travel Buddy Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripbff.md) - [Personalized Guided Audio Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wegotrip.md) - [Solo Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solo-travel-app1.md) - [Personalized AI Travel Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-travel-guide.md) - [Travel-Focused Audio Guide Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catalogue-of-audio-guides.md)