Chicago-based, UrbanBuddy, launches here in Chicago and select cities around the world

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Published on Nov. 06, 2012

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Chicago-based, UrbanBuddy™, is excited to offer their on-demand concierge services in Chicago, Barcelona, Paris, New York City and soon to be Mexico City.  

When we traveled to Barcelona in 2007 we met two locals (one American, one Peruvian).  These locals showed us around the city, highlighting the best restaurants, bars, beaches, and cultural sights. Everything we learned and experienced in Barcelona we owe to these two locals.  It was at this moment that we realized that, "You never really get the most out of a place unless you have a friend to show you around."  

We have built our UrbanBuddy network to emulate this experience.  We have developed teams of vetted and trained local experts in select cities around the world that provide honest, real-time, and personalized recommendations and advice.  Our UrbanBuddy network provides an on-demand concierge for the everyday traveler, like Tripadvisor™ in the flesh.  

We would love to have you check us out at: urbanbuddy.com  

Sign-up for a free membership, use promo code "UBX07" when upgrading to a Premium Daily Membership on your account page, for a free seven-day trial.  

Select a city, find an UrbanBuddy, connect with them through our messaging system to ask them anything about the city.

Our UrbanBuddies have used their personal connections in the city to setup cool events, exclusive experiences, and behind-the-scenes connections throughout the city.  We have asked our UrbanBuddies to compile these on our Marketplace.  

Ultimately, UrbanBuddy allows travelers the tools to connect prior to arrival, meet upon arrival and stay connected for the duration of the trip. UrbanBuddy is focused on real personal connections, genuine communication, local experiences, and providing quality services. 

We are a:

  • Team: a network of real people in a city
  • Platform: a website and mobile app for connection and communication
  • Service: on-demand local concierge, provided by the UrbanBuddy team
  • Marketplace: unique experiences, events, activities offered by the UrbanBuddy team

We look forward to getting to know you! 

Thanks, 

Pete Stam and Paul Brogna

Co-founders, UrbanBuddy

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