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Roadmap

What we're building next.

Detour Global isn't a directory. It's the home of off-the-beaten-path travel. Here's where we're headed — twelve features turning that vision into a place you live in.

01
In design

Social Travel Feed

TikTok for hidden places — Detour Insiders become creators.

  • Hidden food, culture, nightlife, festivals
  • Locals create the discovery layer
  • Booking baked into every clip
02
In design

Live Maps & Nearby Experiences

Open the app, see what's happening around you tonight.

  • Nearby Detour Insiders & hidden spots
  • Tonight's nightlife and food
  • Festivals happening now
03
Shipping soon

AI Matching Engine

Tell us who you are. We'll match you to your guide.

  • Personality, budget, food, adventure level
  • Recommends Detour Insiders & itineraries
  • Powered by Lovable AI
04
Exploring

Translation Chat

Talk to anyone, anywhere — text and voice.

  • Live message & voice translation
  • Auto subtitles for video calls
  • Voice notes across languages
05
In design

Detour Passport

Unlock countries, food badges, festival stamps.

  • City stamps & food badges
  • Festival achievements
  • Repeat-traveler perks
06
Exploring

City Ambassadors

One trusted local per city, growing the community.

  • Recruit & vet new Detour Insiders locally
  • Create local content
  • Organize traveler meetups
07
Long-term

Detour Insider Livestreams

Watch the festival now. Book the Detour Insider next.

  • Live food walks & markets
  • Festival streams as they happen
  • Tap-to-book during the stream
08
Exploring

Creator Economy

Travel creators turn audiences into bookings.

  • Partner with travel & food creators
  • Branded Detour Experiences
  • Affiliate revenue for creators
09
In design

Safety Infrastructure

Travel boldly — we've got your back.

  • Emergency check-ins & SOS
  • Verified meet points
  • Female-safe Detour Insider badges
10
Long-term

Detour Elite

Private chefs, hidden cellars, local celebrity guides.

  • High-touch concierge tier
  • VIP-only experiences
  • Hand-picked luxury locals
11
Long-term

Native Mobile App

Built for the road, not the desktop.

  • iOS & Android
  • Offline maps & itineraries
  • Push notifications for nearby gems
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Long-term

Bigger Than Tours

We're not building a directory. We're building belonging.

  • The home of off-the-beaten-path travel
  • Locals + travelers in one community
  • A passport to the world's hidden side
The bigger idea

We're not building a tour-Detour Insider directory.

We're building the place travelers go to belong somewhere, before they ever arrive. Locals first, algorithms second.