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Experience Tourism: The Xperio Designed Way


Bengaluru: The affordability of travel for Indian tourists has fueled rapid growth in both domestic and international tourism, with numbers rising significantly year after year. Official figures highlight this surge—in 2023, domestic tourist visits reached 2.5 billion, marking a 44.98% increase from 2022. Simultaneously, foreign tourist arrivals soared to 19.25 million, reflecting a remarkable 124.11% growth compared to the previous year.


Tourism in India has undergone a significant transformation. Earlier, travel was centred on once-in-a-year family outings, but over time, leisure tourism to scenic destinations gained popularity, leading to a shift in travel patterns.


With the rise of private tour operators, the monopoly of state-run tourism agencies diminished, resulting in a surge of independent players in the hospitality sector. This rapid expansion led to a boom in makeshift lodges and homestays, many of which remain unregulated and raise environmental concerns.


For decades, Indian tourism has been synonymous with heritage monuments, religious pilgrimages, and scenic landscapes. From the Taj Mahal to Kerala’s backwaters, travel meant visiting famous places, clicking pictures, and moving on to the next stop.


Travel preferences are evolving, tourists today seek more than just sightseeing. They want immersion, learning, and meaningful connections. This shift from destination-focused travel to experience-driven tourism is reshaping the industry.


However, travellers struggle to discover these authentic experiences as most Travel Agencies prioritize popular destinations, making it difficult to explore hidden gems. Local communities like artisans, farmers, and guides have little share in the tourism revenue- whereas hotels, travel agencies, and large operators are taking the majority. Most travel experiences available today are designed for large crowds, offering superficial visits rather than deep cultural immersion.

The result? Over-tourism lost cultural heritage and missed opportunities for travellers to engage meaningfully.


Xperio, a pioneering travel-tech startup, is now revolutionizing the way people explore the world by shifting the focus from destinations to experiences. It’s not just about where you go—it’s about how deeply you connect with the journey.

Unlike traditional platforms that focus on hotels and sightseeing, Xperio empowers local hosts—artisans, farmers, tribal communities, and storytellers—to curate and deliver one-of-a-kind travel experiences, making a shift:


From Visitors to Participants – Travelers don’t just visit a place; they become part of it, engaging in hands-on learning, storytelling, and immersive activities.


From Commercialized to Community-Driven – Xperio ensures that every experience directly benefits local communities, preserving culture and traditions.


From Checklists to Transformative Travel – Whether it’s learning ancient pottery in a tribal village or trekking through the Western Ghats with a local, Xperio creates impactful journeys.

“We are not just offering trips—we are offering travellers a new way to see the world while empowering locals to monetize their heritage.” – Sanjeev Bijapur, Founder & CEO, Xperio


Xperio is built on a user-friendly, AI-powered marketplace platform that makes it easy for travellers to discover and book unique experiences, in addition, provides host engagement, safety features, secure booking & payments, refunds & cancellations.

Xperio has already started to deliver some real-impact stories of transformation :


How a Tribal Village in Karnataka Found a New Economy

A forgotten Indigenous community is now hosting travellers through Xperio, offering guided forest walks, traditional storytelling, and natural healing sessions—creating a sustainable livelihood while preserving their way of life.

A City Traveler’s Life-Changing Agro-Tourism Experience


A corporate employee from Bengaluru, exhausted by city life, spent a weekend at an organic farm booked via Xperio. He not only learned about sustainable farming but also reconnected with nature in a way he never imagined.

Channapatna Artisans Reviving Traditional Craftsmanship


With Xperio’s help, artisans from Channapatna—famous for their handmade wooden toys—are now offering workshops where travellers can learn the craft directly from them, supporting local economies and reviving ancient skills.

Tourism is evolving. Do you want to be just a tourist, or do you want to truly experience the world?


Xperio invites you to be part of the new wave of travel—where every trip is a story, every interaction is meaningful, and every journey makes an impact.

Sanjeev Bijapur

Founder & CEO Xperio

sanjeev.bijapur@xperio.travel

+91 9845048155

Website: www.xperio.travel

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/xperio.travel/

Karnataka Startup Registration: KITS/SK-REGN/2024-25/3414

Startup India Registration: DIPP175458

CIN: U79110KA2024PTC190321 GST: 29AAICE2747F1ZI





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