Travel Tinder: A Comprehensive Literature Review on Innovations in Solo Travel Companion Matching

Travel Tinder is an innovative web platform designed to connect solo travelers based on shared interests, budget, and travel time, aiming to enhance the solo travel experience by providing personalized companion matching. This paper explores the development of Travel Tinder through a combination of intelligent matchmaking algorithms and user-friendly interfaces, leveraging findings from existing research on recommender systems, social matching platforms, and user safety. The platform fosters a global community of like-minded travelers, prioritizing safety, trust, and personalization. Key technologies, such as hybrid recommender systems and AI-driven features for secure interaction, are analyzed, alongside a detailed literature survey on existing travel matchmaking applications. By integrating these advanced technologies, Travel Tinder aspires to make solo travel not only safer and more enjoyable but also socially enriching, contributing significantly to the growing market of solo travel.