Wikipedia Sets a Date for its Maiden Wikivoyage

Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia that's crowdsourced from dedicated writers all over the world, is venturing into the travel business. Skift has learned that Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales is planning to launch Wikivoyage, a wiki just for travel information, on January 15.

Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia that’s crowdsourced from dedicated writers all over the world, is venturing into the travel business. Skift has learned that Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales is planning to launch Wikivoyage, a wiki just for travel information, on January 15.

The new site will cover information such as lodging, transportation, food, culture, and nightlife for travel destinations around the world. It’s aimed at both travelers and writers of travel guides who are researching their trips, according to the website’s list

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