IgoUgo

Media Kit

We know you cover the world every day. We do too.

You've probably gathered by now that IgoUgo revolves around its members—everyday travelers who use IgoUgo to plan their vacations and return from their trips to share their own experiences in the form of photos, reviews and travel journals.

But dig a little deeper, and you'll find so much more. Check out our recent press releases and media coverage below, and by all means, test-drive the site.

IgoUgo at a Glance

  • Acquired by Sabre Holdings in February 2005
  • Became a part of Travelocity in 2006
  • Past Webby Award winner for "Best U.S. Travel Site"
  • Listed in Travel and Leisure’s "T&L’s Top Travel Websites of 2009" issue
  • 540,000+ members worldwide
  • Reviews and photos covering more than 9,000 destinations around the globe
  • Editors review and rate all member-submitted content to ensure that the advice you’re getting is authentic.

Press Releases

New IgoUgo Puts the Fun Back in Travel Planning
October 6, 2010
IgoUgo.com Names Top Members to Follow for Travel Tips and Advice
February 11, 2010
IgoUgo.com Names the Best Places for Wieners This 4th of July
June 30, 2009
IgoUgo.com Finds Travelers with Lower Budgets Look to Home Exchanges
May 26, 2009
10 Great Places to Spot Monkeys at Play
April 14, 2009
A Toast to Travel: 10 Best Places to Try World Drinks
March 12, 2009
No Skills on the Slopes? No Problem — Hit the Mountains on a Tube
January 22, 2009
From Plate Throwing to Grape Eating, IgoUgo Editors Scour the Globe for the Best New Year's Traditions
December 18, 2008
Flight Delays Contributing to Drinking and Espionage
November 11, 2008
IgoUgo Editors Share Their Top 10 Favorite Picks for Mysterious Sites Around the Globe
October 16, 2008
Not Your Typical Fall Foliage Activities
August 21, 2008
"Will Work for Travel": IgoUgo Members Tell Travelers How to Take Free (or Nearly Free) Vacation This Summer
July 14, 2008
IgoUgo Poll Shows Some Visitors Are Just "Travel Mooching"
May 13, 2008
Traveling by Train a Great Alternative to Ease Air Travel Frustration
April 14, 2008
The New Trend in Travel Reviews: Increase in Food and Restaurant Reviews
March 18, 2008
IgoUgo Unveils 10 Destinations Solo Travelers May Want to Skip
February 26, 2008
Going to Beijing This Summer? IgoUgo Has Insider Travel Tips
February 19, 2008
IgoUgo Makes Writing Travel Reviews Easy
January 23, 2008
IgoUgo Recommends 10 "Out-of-the-Ordinary Places" for New Year's Eve Celebrations
December 19, 2007
IgoUgo Unveils 2007 U GO! Award Winners
December 14, 2007
IgoUgo Names 10 Cities in Europe That Won't Break the Bank
November 28, 2007
IgoUgo Scares up Chills and Thrills for Halloween
September 24, 2007
IgoUgo Reveals Three Picture-Perfect B&Bs
September 20, 2007
IgoUgo Unveils Ten Most Unexpected City Escapes for Family Travel
July 9, 2007
Travelocity and IgoUgo Uncover America's Top Insider Spots in Their Local Secrets, Big Finds Poll For 2007
June 25, 2007
IgoUgo Names Peter Campion as New General Manager
June 4, 2007
Voting Begins in First-Ever IgoUgo Photo Feud Contest
June 1, 2007
IgoUgo Announces Inaugural Photo Feud Contest
May 16, 2007
IgoUgo.com Sends "Live with Regis and Kelly" Viewers Anywhere in the World with "Live’s Out of Control February Fantasy" Contest
February 2, 2006
IgoUgo Announces the Winners of Its 2005 U GO! Awards
October 10, 2005
Top 10 Reasons to Use IgoUgo
July 13, 2005
Savvy Travelers Cash In On Their Passion
July 11, 2005
IgoUgo's Reality Road Series: Prague
June 1, 2005
Sabre Holdings Acquires IgoUgo.com
April 5, 2005

What the Media Is Saying

Since our founding in 2000, many people have had good things to say about us. We thought we'd share a few…

"IgoUgo.com is clearly aware of how it wants to differentiate itself, saying ‘while other travel sites focus on where not to go, IgoUgo has been re-engineered to inspire travel.’"
– The Independent, “Travel review site unveils facelift,” October 7, 2010
"I do tons of research before leaving and order tourist information packets... I also check out igougo.com to see what others have found in the area."
– Gadling, “10 Ways Gadling readers save money when they travel,” October 7, 2010
"IgoUgo.com, one of the world’s largest online travel communities, has launched a fresh new site focused on making trip planning and sharing social."
– KansasCity.com, “New IgoUgo Puts the Fun Back in Travel Planning,” October 6, 2010
"The revamped site has a new logo, interface and ‘look and feel,’ makes member profiles more accessible, and emphasizes the ability to share trip information on social networks, including Twitter and Facebook."
– Tnooz, “Travelocity relaunches IgoUgo for social travel planning,” September 10, 2010
"IgoUgo wants to hear about your travels… offers travel reviews, getaway ideas for upcoming holidays, road trip possibilities, and more. They utilize their photo section well by making albums dedicated to places and views you should add to your travel list."
– All Facebook, “10 Facebook Pages Every Traveler Should Follow,” September 9, 2010
"Globe-trotters on treks from Mongolia to Moldova share personal experiences, photos, and recommendations in the form of journals. Best for: Ideas and insider tips for jaunts to off-the-beaten-path locations."
– Travel + Leisure, "T+L’s Top Travel Websites of 2009," November 2009
"Easy-to-use community site with intuitive navigation and a visual user rating on hotels, restaurants, nightlife and things to do…worth a look before you head somewhere unfamiliar."
– Times Online, "100 Best Travel Websites," March 18, 2009
"IgoUgo.com is a gold mine of information from experienced travelers who weigh in on everything from hotel and restaurant finds to overpriced tourist traps."
– Entrepreneur, "Those Who Plan Together, Travel Together," January 2009
"An honest travel advice resource to get you where you want to go. Search by beach or barbecue joint. You can't go wrong."
– SUCCESS Magazine, "Sites You Never Knew Existed…But Must Bookmark," July 2, 2008
"Roam through hundreds of thousands of travel stories simply by clicking on the map."
– Women’s Health, 100 Most Useful Sites on the Web," July 2008
"IgoUgo.com features thousands of member-written travel ‘journals’ that you can mine for suggested itineraries."
– The Wall Street Journal, "Online Help for Trip Planning," May 27, 2008
"TripAdvisor.com without the fake reviews from hotel managers"
– NYPost.com, "Love at First Site?," February 12, 2007
"This is the place to browse when your next holiday is in the prenatal stage and you are seeking inspiration. IgoUgo guides write detailed journals about recent trips, so specific information is available about everything from what to do with 24 hours in Reykjavik, Iceland, to the best hotels in Chicago."
– Forbes.com, "Best Travel Sites," March 30, 2006
"The credibility and motivation of the reviewers can be questionable. Since most sites do not require critics to post identifying information…it's unclear who the reviewers are. On IgoUgo…the reviews are written by registered members; many include names, contact information and even photos of the reviewers."
– The Washington Post, "For Hotels, You’reACritic.Com," September 25, 2005
"IgoUgo takes a different approach [to online reviews]. Its focus…is to build communities of travelers rather than just list one-off reviews of hotel properties."
– The Los Angeles Times, "A feast of hotel guest reviews, but watch out for bad apples," September 18, 2005
"IgoUgo features extensive pictures; it also posts reviews of restaurants, activities, culture and nightlife."
– The San Francisco Chronicle, "Hotel-review sites reach for critical mass," September 18, 2005
"Other Web sites that collect feedback from travelers include IgoUgo.com, where amateur travel writers post searchable journals with reviews and photos."
– USA WEEKEND, "Travel Smart: Tips from real travelers," May 5, 2005

IgoUgo Has Also Been Featured In:

  • The Boston Globe
  • Brandweek
  • Eyefortravel.com
  • The Fort Worth Star-Telegram
  • The Guardian (UK)
  • HotelMarketing.com
  • HuffingtonPost.com
  • The Miami Herald
  • MSNBC.com
  • Newsday
  • The New York Times
  • The NY Daily News
  • The Philadelphia Inquirer
  • PR Week
  • The St. Louis Dispatch
  • Sydney Morning Herald
  • TIME.com
  • USA Today
  • U.S. News & World Report

What Our Members Are Saying

"I’m more or less addicted to the site. I literally check out every single new journal posted to see if it's somewhere I want to read about…"
– artsnletters
"We're all fortunate to have IgoUgo as a place to share our travel experiences."
– BawBaw
"Writing for IgoUgo is a 'labor of love'… I can freely combine my three greatest interests: travel, writing, and photography."
– Jose Kevo

IgoUgo Is a Sabre Holdings Company

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