Hatch is an experience-based dating platform whose aim is to create meaningful connections through the planning of shared actual, live experiences, like a hike, a day trip to a game reserve, a wine-tasting or a themed evening in a restaurant.
And by serving the hospitality, events, and tours and activities sectors, hatch is in many ways a dating app for interactions between consumers and many tourism/hospitality related businesses too. Now suppliers, who have an interesting venue or experience that may suit a first date, or a get-together, can benefit from hatch as a new stream of business.
“We strongly believe that by merging the mechanics of traditional dating apps with the ability for users to explore, match, and book physical experiences, hatch is perfectly positioned to capitalise on the growing experience economy,” says Greg Cooke, founder of hatch.
For suppliers of experiences within our serviced sectors, hatch offers businesses the opportunity to tap into a new channel of exposure and customer acquisition. “Our goal for suppliers is to empower small businesses to create ongoing and pop-up destinations and experiences for users, allowing them to increase foot-traffic and revenue during previously quiet days, weeks, or even months of the year.”
How does it work?
Hatch is a mobile-only platform that creates a safe space for users to explore like-minded users and experiences they might like. Users can match by showing mutual interest in an experience, which, in turn, allows them to chat and book the experience.
The app even incentivises some meet-ups through specials and an underlying rewards programme. The experiences offered include anything within the tourism and activity sector, hospitality, wellness, and even volunteerism.
“While working within the travel industry I realised that many people, when travelling, seemed to use the usual dating apps, simply to match with locals and ask them for insight into what was cool to do outside of the usual tourist-traps. This realisation reinforced the idea that we could address these problems while tapping into the ever-growing experience economy,” said Greg.
Partnering with hatch
Greg explained how suppliers could benefit from hatch. “We’re currently offering suppliers free listings on hatch, and will be doing our utmost to increase foot traffic and bookings for tour operators, restaurants, and relevant suppliers. Hatch will act as a new channel of customer acquisition, a channel that prioritises high-intent Gen Z and Millennial users. We can also help suppliers increase bookings during traditionally quieter times of the day, days of the week, or even months of the year through premium features such as supplier promotions. These promotions are location-based and time-sensitive to ensure maximum traffic for suppliers.
Here’s a chance to list your special experience/s with the app. “We’re currently looking for unique suppliers of all things travel, hospitality, wellness, volunteerism, and events. Nothing is too niche. Think city walking tours, historic site visits, lunch at an attraction, special interest hikes, stargazing, gin tasting, anything unique and interesting that could play a part in bringing like-minded people together,” explained Greg. Go to www.thehatch.app