In the fast-paced world of online dating, Barcelona stands out as the most active Spanish city in the use of the premium Tinder Passport feature.
According to the most recent data provided by the popular dating app, during the summer of 2023 the Catalan capital has become an epicenter of international connections.
But what exactly is Tinder Passport and what is driving this growth?
Tinder Passport is a premium feature of the popular dating app Tinder. This feature allows users to change their virtual location, enabling them to connect with people in other cities or countries, even before they get there.
It is especially useful for those who travel frequently or wish to meet people from different places before embarking on a trip.
Tinder Passport Barcelona, the capital of international connections
Barcelona stands out in two key aspects when it comes to Tinder Passport. First, it is a city where its residents actively seek international connections, reflecting what some describe as the “cosmopolitan spirit” of Barcelona.
Madrid and Valencia are also on the list of Spanish cities active on Tinder Passport, but Barcelona leads by a wide margin in terms of users who have sought international experiences during the summer.
In second place, Barcelona is also positioned as the second most searched city by Spanish users of Tinder Passport, only surpassed by Madrid and London.
This indicates that the Catalan city attracts people from all over the world who wish to establish virtual connections with its residents.
Technology and the change in dating dynamics
This phenomenon illustrates the growing influence of technology on the way people meet and establish relationships in an increasingly globalized and digital world.
Researcher Bruna Álvarez, who belongs to the AFIN group and the Department of Anthropology at the UAB, suggests that Tinder Passport is an “interesting” tool in this context, although it can detract from the spontaneity of encounters.
Before when you traveled, you let things come up spontaneously. Even the excitement of “let’s see who I know” was part of the adventure. Now, with applications such as Tinder Passport, attempts are made to plan and secure encounters, which represents a significant change in the dynamics of dating.
Tinder Passport is a way for people who like to meet people from other places to broaden their horizons.
Moreover, these relationships do not have to end when the trip comes to an end, since the current context of globalization makes it possible to maintain contact if desired.
Spontaneity may give way to planning, but the possibility of establishing lasting relationships has no geographical limits in this new digital world of online dating.
