# Vegetarian Restaurant Locator Apps This Travel Guide App Targets Vegans and Vegetarians Especially By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-11-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-guide-app References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2014/11/10/adventure-travel-apps/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/veg-travel-guide-for-vegan/id435871950?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo=4) This travel guide app was developed specifically with vegans and vegetarians in mind. From HappyCow, Veg Travel Guide helps people who are new to the neighborhood find [vegan and vegetarian restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-recipe-generator) in the area. Or, even if you aren't just passing through and need a veggie-friendly place to eat, it also helps you find places to eat out that are on par with your healthy lifestyle. The [restaurant and travel guide app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-to-eat) provides a map, helps you filter locations by vegan only, vegetarian only, vegetarian friendly, health food stores and other categories. There is no shortage of features: you can also store favorites; [plan trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-trip-1); look up directions, phone numbers and websites; share finds on social media; upload your own food pictures and submit reviews. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vegan-friendly Travel Apps:** Opportunity for developing travel guide apps that cater specifically to vegan and vegetarian travelers. - **Plant-based Restaurant Locators:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating restaurant locator apps that focus on plant-based dining options. - **Healthy Lifestyle Apps:** Developing apps that provide information and resources for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including finding health food stores and vegetarian-friendly restaurants. ### Who This Affects Most - **App Development:** Opportunity for app developers to create innovative travel and restaurant guide apps tailored for vegans and vegetarians. - **Travel and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the travel industry to cater to the growing vegan and vegetarian market. - **Healthy Food Industry:** Opportunity for healthy food industry players to collaborate with app developers to promote plant-based dining options and reach a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compassionate Travel Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegius.md) - [Digital Plant-Based Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggify.md) - [Vegan Food Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegcheck.md) - [Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodietrip.md) - [Multilingual Restaurant Reservation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabelog-app.md) - [Restaurant Discovery Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-me-a-restaurant.md) - [Immersive Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-culinary-experiences.md) - [Traveler-Focused Nutrition Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthfocused-travel-technology.md) - [Comprehensive Dietary Restriction Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-scanner-discovery.md)