A new privately-shared survey by Indian dating app QuackQuack highlights how winter travel is reshaping the dating landscape. The study, conducted with 10,000 active users across metros, suburbs, and rural regions, shows a surge in matches driven by shared wanderlust during the winter season. Conducted from November 25 to December 5, the survey focused on users aged 25-35 from diverse professional backgrounds, including IT, healthcare, education, and finance.
Travel-Driven Connections
According to QuackQuack’s findings, 28% of participants revealed a preference for matching with users who display a passion for travel. The survey uncovered that many daters are using the platform not only to find romantic partners but also to seek travel advice. For instance, some matched with users from specific regions to craft travel itineraries, blending romance with practicality.
Destination Hotspots
Tourist destinations such as Goa and Uttarakhand have emerged as matchmaking hubs, with an uptick in connections reported in these areas. The app found that 31% of male users from Tier 1 and 2 cities matched with someone during a trip, and three out of five went on to meet their match in person.
Compatibility Through Travel Preferences
Travel styles have become a key factor in determining compatibility, with 28% of women stating they paused conversations due to clashing travel preferences. Users seeking serious relationships are even discussing “must-visit” destinations as a way to evaluate long-term compatibility.
Ravi Mittal, QuackQuack’s Founder and CEO, noted that travel fosters organic, low-pressure opportunities to meet people, with Millennials leading the trend this year. As more and more users chase authentic dating experiences, in-person dates and travel arrangements are likely going to become a much more frequent part of the typical online dating “cycle” – meaning more time and effort spent with physically meeting matches that seem worth chasing.
