Female travellers using Tinder often disclose personal information not because they misjudge risk, but because emotions override rational decision-making. Interviews reveal that excitement and connection can eclipse safety awareness. The research calls for safety-first travel apps and emotionally responsive tools to better protect women while travelling.

This research examines how influencer travel videos glamorise risk and shape young tourists’ perceptions of destinations like the Gold Coast and Bali. Using biosensors to track emotional arousal, it uncovers why risk becomes appealing and helps tourism authorities design campaigns that encourage safe behaviour while protecting cultural and natural heritage.