PlaceBrief delivers source-linked destination context through a hosted widget. Add one iframe and your public API key—without building or maintaining a news-data backend.
Coverage depth varies with the news, events, weather, and public signals available for each destination.
1 iframe
Embed in any destination page
1 public key
Connect to the PlaceBrief service
0 news-data pipelines
For your team to build or maintain
Use the same destination data and public key in every layout. Change mn_mode to fit the space in your product.
compact
A minimal destination signal for cards, search results, and editorial lists.
Best for
Travel cards · Editorial lists · Sidebars
summary-first
The briefing leads, with the map available for spatial context — recommended for booking and destination pages.
Best for
Booking pages · Destination detail · Editorial
full
A complete briefing and interactive map for users who need to explore nearby areas and time windows.
Best for
Dashboards · Explorer tools · Portals
Everything is controlled through the iframe src URL. No JavaScript SDK. No configuration file.
All parameters
mn_public_key
Your API key — sets the allowed origin and funded runtime identity
Required. Use mn_demo_public_new_york for testing
mn_place
Any place name — Barcelona, Tokyo, "New York"
Resolved automatically via geocoding
mn_mode
compact · summary-first · full
Widget layout variant. Default: full
mn_lang
en · es · fr · de · pt
Summary language — match the user's locale
mn_window_days
1 · 7 · 30
How many days of events to aggregate
mn_lock_place
0 · 1
Prevent users from navigating off the destination
mn_search
0 · 1
Show or hide the place search bar
mn_start_expanded
0 · 1
Start with the map expanded (full mode only)
mn_upcoming_events
0 · 1 — default: 1
Show upcoming events near the destination (powered by Ticketmaster)
mn_wikipedia
0 · 1 — default: 1
Show a Wikipedia orientation summary for the selected destination
Booking page — Rome hotel
<!-- Paste into your HTML -->
<iframe
src="https://placebrief.com/widget.html
?mn_public_key=YOUR_KEY
&mn_place=Rome
&mn_mode=summary-first
&mn_lang=en
&mn_window_days=7
&mn_lock_place=1"
width="100%"
height="520"
frameborder="0"
loading="lazy"
/>Get your API key
Sign up, confirm your domain. Takes two minutes.
Paste the iframe
Set mn_place, mn_mode, and mn_lang. No other changes.
It updates itself
The widget fetches fresh summaries automatically. You never touch it again.
Beyond the news map, the widget can surface two additional layers of destination context — each independently toggleable from the admin or embed URL.
mn_upcoming_events
Shows concerts, sports, festivals and live events near the destination in the next 14 days. Helps travelers plan around the local calendar — and gives OTAs a natural moment to upsell experiences.
How to enable
On by default. Toggle from the Widget Admin → Controls or pass mn_upcoming_events=1 in the embed URL.
mn_wikipedia
Pulls a concise Wikipedia orientation summary for the selected place — geography, culture, key facts. Provides stable background context that complements the live news map. Shown automatically when the destination has a Wikipedia article.
How to enable
On by default. Toggle from the Widget Admin → Controls or pass mn_wikipedia=1 in the embed URL.
If your product includes a destination, the widget adds live context that helps users make a decision.
Add a destination context block to hotel, flight, or experience detail pages. Users get a live read on atmosphere without leaving your funnel.
Booking sites · Tour operators · Airlines · Accommodation platforms
Embed live context alongside destination guides and editorial content. The widget refreshes automatically — no editorial team needed.
Magazines · Guidebooks · Review platforms · Newsletters
Show buyers that conditions are favorable before they purchase a tour, rental, or ticket. Reduce pre-purchase hesitation with one credible status signal.
Activity platforms · Event ticketing · Short-term rentals
Need something the iframe can't do? Build directly against the PlaceBrief API for full control over layout, language, and data structure.
Internal tools · Custom dashboards · Research · Data pipelines
PlaceBrief manages collection, geographic context, summarization, and refresh. You choose the destination and presentation mode.
Free plan includes one API key and 300 requests per month. No credit card required.