What is Travel Chums?
CHUMS is your ultimate travel companion, designed to connect travellers from all over the world. CHUMS makes it easy to meet like-minded people at your destination or plan meet-ups with those heading the same way.
Problem
Users struggle to connect with like-minded travelers at their destination or during trips, leading to solo travel isolation or reliance on fragmented social platforms.
Solution
A travel companion platform where users can find and plan meet-ups with travelers sharing similar itineraries or interests, e.g., matching users visiting Paris in the same week.
Customers
Solo travelers, backpackers, digital nomads, and adventure seekers aged 18–35, active on social media and prioritizing social experiences during trips.
Unique Features
Focus on real-time destination-based matching, itinerary synchronization, and safety-focused traveler verification.
User Comments
Simplifies meeting travel buddies
Great for solo travelers
Needs more users in remote regions
Intuitive interface
Safety features are reassuring
Traction
Launched on Product Hunt in 2024 with 180+ upvotes; no public revenue or user count disclosed. Founder’s X (Twitter) followers: ~500.
Market Size
The global online travel market was valued at $821.9 billion in 2023 (Statista), with social travel apps capturing a growing niche.
