TravelTone is announcing its new iOS mobile application, a community-driven platform that provides fitness-focused travelers with comprehensive user-generated hotel gym reviews and local fitness studio listings worldwide.
The platform enables travelers to search for accommodations based on gym quality and amenities, read authentic reviews from fellow fitness enthusiasts, and contribute their own experiences. TravelTone also includes local yoga studios, Pilates studios, and other fitness facilities that welcome drop-in visitors, allowing travelers to maintain their routines while experiencing local fitness culture. In addition to bookmarking and sharing their favorite hotel and fitness locations, travelers can also click through to travel partners to book hotels directly without having to complete another search.
The Need for Reliable Hotel Gym Information
“As frequent travelers who prioritize fitness, we were constantly frustrated by the lack of reliable information about hotel gyms,” said Meg Garvey, CEO and Co-Founder of TravelTone. “Hotel websites often show a close-up photo of a treadmill or dumbbells, which doesn’t help ease fitness uncertainty, and navigating multiple hotel and review websites is time-consuming. We wanted to create a trusted resource where the fitness community could share real experiences and help each other make informed decisions.”
Inclusive Approach to Fitness Types
The app differentiates itself from existing travel platforms by focusing exclusively on fitness amenities and fostering community engagement through real user contributions. TravelTone also takes an inclusive approach to fitness, recognizing that travelers have diverse exercise preferences. The platform features amenity icons indicating whether hotels offer cardio machines, free weights, strength training machines, lap pools, and yoga or Pilates classes.
Supporting Local Fitness Communities
Meg Garvey, a former product designer and dedicated yogi, added local fitness studios to the platform based on her own travel experiences. “In addition to working out in the hotel gym, I love hitting the local fitness studios while traveling. You can feel the communal aspect and local vibe, and I want to help these independently owned studios to thrive by making them discoverable to travelers.”
Mobile-First Design for User Contributions
Chris Garvey, CTO and Co-Founder, explains TravelTone’s mobile-first approach as essential for building a user-generated review platform. “Making it easy to upload gym photos and reviews from your phone is key to our community model. Travelers can take photos and share their experiences right after their workout, when the details are fresh. We designed the app to make contributing as seamless as possible.”
TravelTone is currently available for download on iOS devices through the Apple App Store. An Android version is currently under development with a planned release in the near future. The platform operates as a free resource for travelers, with the founders focused on building a comprehensive global database through community contributions.
For Studio Owners
Visitor-friendly studio owners who wish to join the platform should write to TravelTone via contact@traveltone.io (please note TravelTone does not handle bookings for studios and serves only as a directory).
TravelTone is a mobile app connecting fitness-focused travelers with reliable, user-generated reviews of hotel gyms and local fitness studios worldwide. Founded by two wellness-focused travelers based in Seattle, Washington, TravelTone addresses the lack of comprehensive fitness amenity information for travelers. The free iOS app empowers the fitness community to share authentic experiences and help fellow travelers maintain their wellness routines on the road.
contact@traveltone.io
TravelTone, Inc.
