PassportsGo
Available on Android and iOS
Welcome to PassportsGo, the quintessential companion for your next adventure with Passports. Designed with the modern traveler in mind, our proprietary mobile app bridges the gap between seamless tour management and immersive travel experiences. Whether you're a Group Leader looking to streamline communication or a traveler eager to engage with every aspect of your journey, PassportsGo brings the world of organized travel to your fingertips.
Detailed Features and Benefits
Seamless Synchronization
Ease of Access: Available on both the App Store and Google Play, PassportsGo integrates seamlessly with your Group Leader Portal or Participant account, bringing your upcoming tours into clear view. Seriously, it’s that easy.
Open the PassportsGo app
Enter your Passports portal email address
Click "Submit"
Check your email for a verification code
Return to the app and enter the verification code
You will be automatically connected to your tour
Real-Time Updates and Announcements
Instant Communication: As a Group Leader, you’re able to broadcast important updates, changes, and inspirations through the Announcements feature. Tailor messages with photos, specific meeting points, and times, ensuring everyone stays informed and engaged.
Permission-Based Access
Secure Management: Group Leaders maintain exclusive control over key features like location tracking, announcements, and content moderation. This tiered access system ensures proper oversight while allowing participants to fully engage with group activities and communications within appropriate boundaries.
Precision Navigation
Guided by GPS: Navigate new locales with confidence, thanks to built-in GPS functionality. Set real-time meeting points accessible to all participants, making rendezvous straightforward and stress-free.
Safety First with Geo-Fencing
Boundaries for Peace of Mind: As a Group Leader, set geo-fences around designated areas for added safety. Receive instant notifications if participants venture beyond set boundaries, offering both freedom and security. Location tracking is only available for the duration of your tour, and Group Leaders have the ability to enable/disable location services for all.
Interactive Messaging
Connect with a Tap: Foster a sense of community through the Messaging feature. Share insights, ask questions, and maintain open lines of communication, all within the app's secure environment, through the group chat for all tour travelers. Create (and name!) private chats with individual travelers or groups within your group.
Capture and Share Moments
Photo Log: Document your journey with the Photo Log feature. Encourage participants to share their snapshots, building a collective album of memorable moments without the pressure of likes, just the joy of shared experiences.
Itinerary at Your Fingertips
Daily Dive-Ins: From broad overviews to detailed daily plans, the itinerary feature ensures you're well-prepared for the day ahead. Know what to expect and when, allowing for seamless transitions between activities.
Stay Notified
Never Miss a Beat: Enable push notifications for real-time alerts on announcements, new meeting places, messages, and photo posts. A dedicated notification tab keeps you up to date on all app activities since your last login. You can also send notifications directly to your phone through SMS.
Customizable Experience
Personalized Settings: Manage your profile, adjust privacy settings, and tailor your app experience to match your preferences and needs, ensuring PassportsGo complements your travel style perfectly.
Emergency Features
Always-Ready Support: Access critical contacts with a single tap through the Help feature. Get immediate access to local emergency services (automatically updating based on location), direct contact with your Group Leader and Tour Director, and Passports support lines - all available to call or text directly through the app for swift response in any situation.
Designed with privacy and permission at its core, PassportsGo empowers Group Leaders with comprehensive tour management, while offering participants a layer of safety and engagement. Location services are tailored for use during the tour, emphasizing real-time connectivity and security.
Group Leaders have exclusive access to location tracking features:
Track participants' locations in real-time during free time
Set and monitor geo-fence boundaries
View which participants have location services enabled
Enable or disable location tracking for the group
Privacy and Security:
Location tracking only works during official tour dates
Only Group Leaders can access location information
Participants cannot track each other
Location services require participants to enable them on their devices
Additional Group Leader Permissions:
Manage app settings and access levels
Post and edit announcements
Set meeting places and times
Moderate photos and comments
Note: GPS tracking and geo-fencing are optional features (while on tour) that can be disabled at any time.