Tinder launches in-person meetups in 50 cities worldwide

Tinder has started hosting in-person events for daters, with meetups now running in 50 cities and the UK next on the list. CEO Spencer Rascoff said research shows people want to meet face-to-face and that the goal is to rejuvenate interest in online dating, not to make money for Match Group.

• Tinder's in-person meetups run in 50 cities worldwide
• The UK is next to join the events program
• CEO says events aren't meant to earn money for Match Group
• The app was sold for $1.3 billion in mid-October