ICYMI: TripIt is turning 20 this year. As part of the celebration, we’re taking a look back at two decades of innovation and inspiration. From app launches to feature releases to winning awards, here are 20 moments and milestones that have shaped who we are.
1. October 2006: The dawn of TripIt
Kicking off our top 20 moments is, of course, our founding. Twenty years ago, TripIt was founded in San Francisco by Gregg Brockway, Andy Denmark, and Scott Hintz—changing the way millions of global travelers have explored the world since.
Read more: TripIt Turns 20: From Startup Idea to Global Travel Companion
2. April 2009: We went live on iOS devices
TripIt was founded in 2006, but 2009 was a landmark year for us, too. In April of that year, we launched our free app for iPhone and iPod users—bringing travel planning to iOS devices everywhere.
3. June 2009: TripIt Pro upped the ante
Later that year, we launched TripIt Pro—offering premium features like real-time flight monitoring and alerts for flight delays and cancellations.
Today, TripIt Pro offers a wider variety of features, including many that you’ll read about below.
4. November 2009: Android users gained access to the TripIt app
To round out a banner year, we introduced our free app for Android users in November of 2009—growing our base of app users around the world.
5. January 2011: Concur Technologies acquired TripIt
Fast-forward to 2011, and TripIt was acquired by Concur Technologies. This proved to be a game changer for business travelers who needed a way to organize their plans in one place.
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6. April 2011: We won our first Webby Award
It’s hard to believe it was all the way back in 2011 that we won our first-ever Webby Award for Mobile & Applications, Travel (handheld devices). We were stoked to earn the award then—and rest assured, every Webby win since has been just as sweet.
7. September 2011: We released TripIt Pro Point Tracker
Missing out on expiring points and miles? Oh no, that just won’t do. In 2011, we launched TripIt Pro Point Tracker to help travelers monitor their reward programs automatically. Point Tracker currently supports more than 150 reward programs, including air, hotel, transportation, parking, dining, and credit card rewards.
8. March 2012: Nearby Places made it easier to find what’s local
Want a quick bite to eat? Need to stop by a pharmacy or ATM? TripIt has you covered for locating places close to where you’re staying. Whether you’re looking for a place to eat, drink, pick up supplies, or even seek medical care, just tap on Nearby Places to find places close to where you’re staying.
9. May 2013: Travelers found better seats with TripIt Pro Seat Tracker
Stuck in the middle? Prefer an exit row? In May 2013, we launched TripIt Pro Seat Tracker: the feature that sends you a notification when your desired seat becomes available.
10. April 2014: We won the People’s Voice Award for Mobile & Apps, Travel
Our second Webby Award was chosen by you, our amazing community of travelers who love the app. We were so honored to win the People’s Voice Award for Mobile & Apps, Travel in 2014.
11. March 2017: We introduced TripIt Pro Go Now to get you to the airport on time
We love keeping your travel plans organized—and part of feeling organized is getting where you need to be on time. In March 2017, we helped travelers with that, launching TripIt Pro Go Now: the feature that tells you when you should leave for the airport and even sends you a push notification 10 minutes before it’s time to go.
12. June 2018: We released Neighborhood Safety Scores
Powered by our partner GeoSure, the Neighborhood Safety Scores feature was released in June of 2018—empowering travelers with hyperlocal safety scores for neighborhoods around the world. A composite score represents the overall risk for a location. The scores are also broken down into categories, such as health and medical; physical harm: women’s safety; political freedoms; theft; and LGBTQ safety. Separate scores are available for daytime and nighttime.
13. January 2020: Travelers took account with Carbon Footprint
In early 2020, we launched Carbon Footprint to help travelers better understand and act upon the carbon footprint of their flights. The feature shows the carbon emissions for air travel and provides practical ideas on how to reduce or offset its environmental impact.
We were the first travel organizing app to automatically aggregate flight emissions across providers, post-booking, giving travelers a holistic view of their air travel footprint.
14. March 2020: We extended TripIt Pro to all travelers
It’s hard to believe it’s been six years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2020, we made TripIt Pro free for all travelers to make things a little easier for anyone who was traveling during that tumultuous time. By extending TripIt Pro, we aimed to help all travelers benefit from the proactive monitoring and alerts that the service provides.
15. April 2023: The people awarded us another Webby for Apps & Software, Travel
In April 2023, we were the People’s Voice Winner of Apps & Software, Travel. It had been a minute since we’d won—and the victory was a special one.
16. March 2024: We released TripIt Pro Risk Alerts
Whether it’s an airline pilot strike, a sudden snowstorm, or a technology outage, travel disruptions happen. To help travelers get ahead of them, we launched TripIt Pro Risk Alerts in March 2024.
With Risk Alerts, travelers receive timely notifications when there’s a potential airline or airport incident that may cause their plans to go awry. With critical information at their fingertips, travelers can get to the airport four hours early instead of two so they don’t miss their flight; reschedule their flight to the next morning to avoid a storm; or pack a carry-on instead of a checked bag if baggage handlers are on strike.
17. January 2025: We launched TripIt Pro Travel Guidance
Even the most frequent flyer faces uncertainty when navigating international travel requirements. To help, we launched TripIt Pro Travel Guidance in January 2025 so travelers could view the latest visa and vaccination requirements, as well as safety guidance, for the destinations they’re visiting. This information comes from our partner Riskline.
Read more: Know Before You Go With TripIt Pro Travel Guidance
18. April 2025: We won not one, but two more Webby Awards
In April 2025, we won two Webby Awards: one for Apps & Software, Travel, plus the People’s Voice Winner Apps & Software, Travel. We really felt the love that awards season.
19. January 2026: We hit milestone after milestone
At the start of this year we took a closer look at what we’ve accomplished in (nearly) 20 years. Here’s what we found: more than 22 million travelers use TripIt to organize their travel plans. In fact, we’ve hosted more than 214 million itineraries to date. And TripIt travelers have flown over 243 billion miles over the course of two decades.
20. October 2026: TripIt turns 20
Yes, our actual birthday is this October. But we’re planning to celebrate all year long. We hope you’ll join in as we continue the festivities, spotlighting award-winning tools, traveler stories, more milestones, and new ways to make travel even easier.
