Female solo travel app NomadHer sees twelvefold increase in use among Indian women, ET TravelWorld
NomadHer, the leading global community app for solo female travellers, has witnessed an unprecedented surge in popularity in India. The app has seen a twelvefold increase in the number of Indian female travellers using it, particularly in recent months from July. NomadHer’s unique features and commitment to empowering and connecting female travellers globally have resonated strongly with the Indian audience, leading to its viral success in the country.
NomadHer is a South Korean startup that operates a global solo female travel community app dedicated to ensuring the safe solo travel of women worldwide. With its own identity verification process, NomadHer fosters a secure female community, offering services such as finding female travel companions, providing tailored travel information, and organising travel camps. Currently, more than 100,000 female travellers from 190 countries are using the NomadHer app for safe travel.
NomadHer was also part of K-Startup Centre (KSC)- India 2023, an accelerator program run by the Circle: Founders Club.
The surge in popularity aligns with the increasing trend of Indian women exploring solo travel and seeking a supportive and secure community. NomadHer’s own identity verification process, user-friendly interface, real-time connectivity, and the ability to find like-minded female travel companions have contributed to its rapid adoption among Indian female travellers, the company said in a statement sharing details.
Hyojeong Kim, CEO and founder of NomadHer, expressed her excitement about the app’s success in India, stating, “We are thrilled to see NomadHer making such a positive impact on the solo travel experiences of Indian women. The substantial increase in the number of Indian female travellers using our app reflects the growing trend of women seeking independent travel adventures. NomadHer is dedicated to fostering a global community where women can connect, share experiences, and embark on solo journeys confidently.”
During the ET Travel & Tourism Conclave, Arvind Singh, Former Tourism Secretary & AAI Chairman highlighted India’s tourism growth, projecting a INR 16.5 trillion contribution to the economy in 2023, a mere 3.5 per cent dip from pre-pandemic 2019 figures. Singh also discussed global tourism’s outlook, foreseeing a 23.3 per cent surge in Travel and Tourism GDP, nearing USD 9.5 trillion for 2023.
To celebrate this success and further support women’s travel opportunities, NomadHer hosted the Delhi NCR Female Globetrotter Festival at The Circle.Work in Gurugram on November 25. Themed ‘She Can Travel Anywhere,’ the festival featured engaging talk shows and networking sessions with Hyojeong Kim, along with accomplished female entrepreneurs, digital nomads, and Indian travellers. NomadHer said it continues to expand its offerings, including surfing camps in Bali and Busan, a women’s hiking program in Seoul, and an annual female globetrotter festival in Paris and Seoul, envisioning a world where women explore together and share diverse experiences. Currently, NomadHer stands as the go-to app for 100,000 female travellers from 190 countries.
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