TRAppe has expanded its travel platform beyond Bali, adding listings across multiple destinations worldwide. The platform features locally owned accommodation, restaurants, tours and experiences, with a focus on community-led travel businesses.
Founded to address economic leakage in tourism, TRAppe was developed around the principle that booking methods influence how tourism revenue is distributed. The platform does not take commission and encourages travellers to book directly with featured businesses, with the aim of keeping more revenue within local economies.
TRAppe’s model prioritises direct relationships between travellers and operators rather than intermediary booking systems. The company said this approach supports locally owned businesses by allowing them to retain a greater share of revenue, support employment and reinvest locally.
Rather than using large-scale listings, the platform curates businesses based on local ownership, community involvement and contribution to their location. Listings are reviewed with the intention of highlighting businesses that operate within their local context.
The expansion reflects demand from travellers seeking travel options aligned with local engagement and community benefit. TRAppe said new destinations will be added gradually, shaped by local input rather than standardised criteria.
The platform is now live globally and includes listings in Singapore, the Maldives, Indonesia, Portugal, Kenya, Uganda, Malaysia and Peru. These range from dive centres in Bali to safari operators in Kenya and guided cave tours in Portugal’s Algarve.
TRAppe founder Gabby Yan commented: “We want to show travellers where the real travel gems are and letting them book direct, because even the best family-run businesses can’t compete with hotel chains on commission platforms. TRAppe fixes both problems: visibility without the commission tax.”
