With revenge travel in full swing, Bumble, the women-first dating and social networking app, is announcing the launch of a limited edition Travel With Me badge which will be available on the Bumble app from now until the end of August. The badge will help the Bumble Philippines community find fellow travel lovers to experience new places and adventures together.
With countries reopening borders, travel is on the rebound as Filipinos and consumers around the world race to satisfy their pent-up wanderlust. Outbound passenger travel in the Philippines has already returned to around 70% of pre-pandemic levels. Moreover, airlines have also reported a surge in flight bookings within the Philippines over the past two quarters. According to Bumble’s internal data, the usage of the ‘travel and places’ emoji category on Bumble in the Philippines ranks fourth out of the top 10 categories in 2022.
For a limited time only, people in the Philippines can add the Travel With Me badge to their Bumble profile to indicate that they are open to experiencing new places with new people. This will help them connect with other travel enthusiasts who might go from fellow adventurers to a romantic partner. Here’s a list of Bumble’s dating tips while traveling:
• Give your connection clarity on your travel intentions. Apart from adding the ‘Travel Badge’ you can also update your profile to indicate what you are looking for as you plan your vacation.
• Put your safety first. You can use Bumble’s Video Chat or Voice Call features to get to know your connection better before meeting up or finalizing your plans.
• Bring back the travel bio. Updating your bio every time you travel to a new city or country can be a helpful way to attract the people and experiences that you’re seeking. You can do so by adding your travel plans to your Bumble profile bio or adding the languages you’re speaking. By ending on a question about your holiday destination you’re adding a great conversation starter.
• Be open-minded. When meeting a potential date, you might normally have a mental checklist of what you’re looking for. When traveling, be open to possibilities. Just like you might be more open to new foods or activities, when you’re not home, apply that same attitude to using Bumble. Adjust your date filters—perhaps your age range, or the sort of relationship you’re after—to be a bit more flexible. Who knows what might happen!
• Clear communication. Make your intentions clear from the get-go. Be upfront with your connections if you’re looking for something casual while traveling. When it comes to holiday romances, manage your expectations as well, you both might be able to transform your holiday romance into something more, you never know! Just make sure you make the most of it while it lasts!
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