Social media for travel is changing the way people see the world and it is having a huge influence on the travel industry. A prime example of this is Loews Hotels, which allows its guests to make hotel bookings through Twitter. Another social media-loving destination is the Australia 1888 Hotel, which offers a free night stay for guests with 10,000 Instagram followers — this is good exposure for the hotel and a great deal that the influential Instagram user is bound to spread the word about. With perks like these, people will be snapping a ton of selfies at the hotel.
With the recent introduction of Pinterest’s Place Boards, this brings a ton of new opportunities for travel agencies, airlines and hotels to create captivating maps of must-see destinations or the locations of novel vacationing spots around the globe.
34 Clever Uses of Social Media for Travel

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Storm-Locating Maps
The Hurricane Sandy Crisis Map Helps to Prepare for This Natural Disaster

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Selfie-Friendly Hotels
Australia's 1888 Hotel is Instagram-Friendly

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Aerial Tweet Maps
Fast Company Design Aerial Maps Reveal Twitter User Data of NYC and London
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Interactive Graffiti Tracking Tools
Paris Street Art is a Website That Locates Murals on a Map
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Social Media Airports
The Virgin America San Francisco Terminal Checks-In on Foursquare & Facebook
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Social Metropolis Graphs
The Phototrails Project Maps Out the Instagram Signatures of Cities
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Prosperous Scavenger Hunts
Twitter's HiddenCash is Holding a SF Scavenger Hunt Leading to Money
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Crowdsourced Travel Maps
KLM's Must See Map Lets You & Friends Create Maps by Selecting Must-Sees
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Illegal Animated Internet Maps
Internet Census 2012 Infected 420,000 Computers to Gauge Web Usage
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Crowdsourced Virtual Tourism
Remote Control Tourist Allows You to Visit Melbourne from Your Couch
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Social Road Trip Apps
The 'SmileDrive' App Integrates Social Media with Road Trips
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Photo-Fueled Car Competitions
The Mercedes-Benz' 'Take the Wheel' is a Competition for Instagram
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Facebook Tourism Tactics
Obermutten Campaign Posts Fan Profiles on Village Wall
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Artfully Crowdsourced Maps
'They Draw & Travel' Showcases Cool Travel Insights from Nomad Artists
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Social Media Urination Stations
AirPnP Allows Users to Lend Out Their Bathrooms to the Public
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Social Media-Obsessed Hotels
Sol Wave House in Spain is the First Twitter Hotel
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Tourist-Attracting Smartphone Campaigns
The ‘Post from Japan’ App Harnesses Picture Po
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Social Media Trip Engagers
The 'MHbuddy' App Let's You Share Travel Plans with Facebook Friends
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Tweeted Hotel Bookings
Twitter Users Can Book Their Stays at Loews Hotels with a Tweet
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Crowdsourced GPS Maps
'Streetview Updating by Hertz' Places Google Cameras on Rental Cars
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Social Media Loyalty Programs
The Starwood Hotels Foursquare Partnerships Help You Earn Points
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Twitter Airline Tickets
TweetAFlight Allows Instant Social Media Travel Transactions
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Hotel Social Networking Sites
IMGuest Connects Businesses and Travelers Together Online
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Travel-Focused Social Networks
Touristlink Makes Traveling an Everyday Topic for Web Surfers
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Social Pinboard Maps
Pinterest's Place Pins Help to Curate Better Travel Boards
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Real-Time Vacation Guides
The 'Suggestme' Travel Guide Finds Destinations Hot Now
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Location-Based Friend Tools
Lonely Planet Friends for Friends App is Perfect for Solo Travelers
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Personalized City Search Tools
MapQuest Vibe Lets Users Engage with Cities Interactively
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Nostalgic Time-Travelling Apps
The Timehop App Makes a Social Media Time Capsule of Yourself
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Seat Mate-Matching Applications
Finnair Airline Passengers can Choose Their Seat Mates
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City Discovery Apps
Mapnificent App Presents All Possible Routes Available from a Starting Point
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Lit Holiday Travel Charts
Foursquare Travel Infographic Lights up the Sky
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Tweeting Travel Agents
'Reach.ly' Trolls Twitter to Help Hotels Find Potential Guests
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Virtual Travel Exercise Experiences
The Teemo Fitness App Takes You On an Adventure
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Connection Platform Experiences
Facebook Debuts at Stagecoach to Target Younger Audiences
Travel-Inspired Skincare Pop-Ups
Drunk Elephant Launched a ‘See Yourself in a New Flight’ Pop-Up
Themed Celebrity Activations
Sheraton Centre Toronto will Host Numerous Taylor Swift Experiences
Positive Social Media Campaigns
The New Tumblr Campaign Champions Community Over Controversy
Creative Online Social Networks
BuzzFeed Introduces the New BF Island Social Network
AI Travel Advisor Tools
Travelport Released an AI-Powered Tool for Efficient Travel Searches
Regional Travel Apps
Freedomverse & Tourism Authority of Thailand Debut the Freedom World App
AI-Powered Digital Crew Members
Qatar Airways Debuts 'Sama' on Instagram
Game-Inspired Hotel Experiences
Marriott Bonvoy Launches 'Vacation Roulette' to Ignite Spontaneity
Luxurious All-Inclusive Resorts
Marriott Hotels Launched Its First All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun
Unique Resort Vacations
'All-Inclusive' by Marriott Bonvoy Destinations Features Diverse Offerings
Insightful AI Travel Planners
Tripadvisor's 'Trips' Platform Unveiled Themed Itineraries
In-App Travel Offerings
Expedia Group Utilizes AI to Curate Summaries and Trip Details
Decentralized Social Apps
Pixelfed Introduces Dedicated Mobile Apps for iOS and Android Users
Interactive AR Storefronts
Spotselfie AR Meta Stores Tie Real-World Places to Virtual Storefronts
Vibrantly Comedic Travel Campaigns
The 'Booking.yeah' Campaign Features The Muppets
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Exclusive Travel Promotions
Expedia Group is Offering Black Friday and Travel Tuesday Deals
AI-Powered Travel Planning
Travel AI - Trip Creator Crafts Personalized Itineraries Effortlessly
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
Globalized Spooky Destinations
Intrepid Travel Presents a Curated Selection of Spooky Adventures
Personalized AI Holiday Planning
Planitly Learns Users Interests to Curate the Perfect Getaway
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Rebranded Tourism Solution Platforms
Clicktripz Rebrands itself to 'Tiki' with AI Ambassadors
Playful Hotel Campaigns
BWH Hotels Launches a Campaign to Reclaim Stolen Treasures
Social Media Post History
Time Machine X Lets You Explore and View Anyone's Past Tweets
Sleep-Focused Hotel Offerings
The Equinox Sleep Lab Unlocks the Future of Sleep Tourism
Paris-Themed Solo Travel Guides
GetYourGuide Debuts a Campaign for Curated Parisian Experiences
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps
The Viberse App Emphasizes Authenticity and Spontaneity
Social Media Analytics Tool
Track and Improve Social Media Growth with Hivehubai’s Analytics Tools
GenAI Travel Agencies
The Archers AI Travel Agency Curates Spontaneous 24-Hour Itineraries
AI-Powered Travel Assistants
Sandy Creates Customized Itineraries for Myrtle Beach Getaways
AI-Powered Adventure Apps
The 'Globe Chaser' App Features Geocaching-Inspired Tours
Singer-Songwriter-Inspired Hotel Stays
The Bisha Hotel Presents a Unique Taylor Swift Experience
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Social Media Backup Platforms
SocialSafe™ Serves Content Creators and Fans
Meetup-Encouraging Social Networks
The 'Mozi' Private Social Network Facilitates IRL Meetings
Singer-Songwriter-Inspired Hotel Lounges
1 Hotel Toronto Introduces the 'Folklore Lounge'
Hotel Reward Campaigns
Keegan-Michael Key Stars in Choice Hotels' 'Check Into More' Spot
Social Content Creators
SmilesFlow Lets You Create Unique, Interactive Content for Sharing
Solo Travel Bundles
Priceline's Solo Explorer Curates a 5-Day Itinerary with an AI Assistant
Cinematic Travel Campaigns
Marriott Bonvoy Debuts the 'You are the Greatest Souvenir' Campaign
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
International Experiential Tours
The EF Ultimate Break Tours Target Gen Z and Millennials
In-Room Wellness Experiences
Hilton and Calm Partnered to Enhance Mindfulness and Sleep
Documentary-Style Hotel Campaigns
W Hotels' 'Hotel Tales' is a Captivating New Campaign
AI Travel Photography
Epic AI Travel Photos Creates Stunning Photos of Popular Destinations
Hollywood Couple Travel Campaigns
Experience Abu Dhabi Debuts a Cinematic Campaign
Digital Map AI Enhancements
Google Maps Update Brings AI-Powered Exploration Tools
Value-Driven Hotel Deals
Marriott Bonvoy Offers Spring Savings in Canada
Hospitality Loyalty Programs
Millennium Hotels and Resorts Revamps Its Reward Program
Social Media Aggregators
Feed Page Centralizes And Shares All Your Social Media Updates
Gen Z-Focused Bag Charms
Travel Blue Launches the Memory Collection to Appeal to Gen Z Shoppers
Adventurous Tourism Campaigns
Saudi Tourism Debuts its 'This Land is Calling' Campaign
Carbon-Mitigating Travel Tours
EF Ultimate Break's Andiamo Campaign Targets Gen Z and Millennials
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
AI Hotel Concierges
Lancashire's Park Hall Resort & Spa Introduced an AI Concierge System
Experience-Logging Travel Apps
Reis Log Helps Individuals Log Journeys for a Better Trip
Solo Travel Matchmakers
EF Ultimate Break's Travel BFF Matchmaker Program Connects Gen Z
Luxury Travel-Ready Summer Programming
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Debuts New Offerings
Collaborative Hotel Canvas Totes
W Hotels x Thomas Lélu Debut a Collection of Playful Accessories
Travel Influencer Initiatives
Klook Unveils a New Travel Influencer Program for Micro-Influencers
Curated Travel Guides
Gaido Connects Travelers With Local Experts for Unique Experiences
Affordable Luxury Vacations
Sunwing Vacations and Hyatt Partner for the Benefit of Canadians
Immersive Store Screens
Hays Travel Introduces Immersive Technology to Transform Holiday Planning
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
World Tourism Day Promotions
PLAY Airlines Celebrates Travel and Cultural Exchange
Rental App Holiday Campaigns
Airbnb Presents its Santastrophe Campaign Following Santa Claus
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
Saas Trip Planners
MakeATrip Delivers Recommendations That Enhance the Travel Experience
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Social Media Automation Tools
Olly 2.0 Boosts Engagement Across 15+ Social Platforms With AI
Naturally Inspired Tourism Campaigns
The Slovenian Tourist Board Launches a New Campaign
NFT-Powered Travel Applications
1World Online Debuts Its TravelVerse Platform at Expo 2025
Social Media Impact Studies
Instagram Allows COS to Conduct Mental Health Research
Global Digital Marketplaces
Renaissance Hotels' R FINDS Shares Goods from Local Artisans
AI Social Assistants
Tweetlio Helps You Draft, Schedule, and Optimize Tweets With AI
Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads
Away’s 'Travel Changed Me' Film Captures the Power of Exploration
Collaborative Travel Planners
Let’s Trip Simplifies Planning With Itineraries, Lists, And More
Top City Discovery Tools
Things.in Helps Users Find the Most Reviewed Attractions and Stays
Budget-Friendly Airline Campaigns
Sunwing Vacations Debuts the Flynancial Advisor Campaign
Travel Planning Platforms
Ellipsis Travel Organizes, Maps, and Personalizes Your Travel Plans
All-Inclusive Pop Culture Trips
Klook Debuts a Campaign to Highlight ANZ's Top Asian Culture Fans
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
New Year-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Trip.com Group Unveils the Lunar New Year 2025 Trends
Content Repurposing Tools
Swift Share Converts Blogs into Shareable Social Media Posts in Seconds
Unique Destination Initiatives
Intrepid Travel Unveiled its 'Not Hot List' for 2025
Travel Buddy Finders
TripBFF Finds and Connects Users with Other Travelers for Rewarding Journeys
Travel-Focused Rebranding Initiatives
TravelPerk Evolves into a Travel and Expense Solution
Social Media Organizers
Gem Turns TikTok and Instagram Bookmarks Into Searchable Lists
Travel Journal Apps
Avare Lets You Create and Customize Locations on an Interactive Map
Travel-Themed Book Recommendations
Belletrist Curated The Reading Route for Trainline
Simplified Vacation Bookings
Alaska Airlines x Expedia Introduce 'Stays by Alaska Vacations'
AI Travel Planners
Tern Personalizes Travel Itineraries and Streamlines Trip Planning
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Smart Travel Companions
Polarsteps Helps You Plan, Track, and Share Every Travel Experience
Trip Planning Platforms
Pogo Travel Helps You Plan, Save, And Share Personalized Adventures
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Escorted Group Travel Providers
Solos Expands to US Market to Offer Tailored Experiences
Exclusive Luxury Properties Previews
Home Team Luxury Rentals Debuts Coming Soon Properties
Instant Trip Planners
Moon Trip Generates Quick Itineraries, Hotels, and Activities
Travel Planning Platforms
Tripadvancer Helps Plan Trips with Maps, Recommendations, and More
Social Media-Based AI Travels
Let’s Trip AI Simplifies the Process of Crafting Memorable Trips
Localized Destination Campaigns
Rosewood Hotels & Resort Debuts 'Discovered at Rosewood'
Connection-Focused Travel Experiences
Banyan Tree Recently Introduced Banyan Tree Connections
User Friendly RSVP Services
Invite.Social Manages Event RSVPs and Invitations with Elegance
Personalized Honeymoon Booking Platforms
Honeymoons.com Streamlines Romantic Getaway Planning
Global Destination Awards
Air Canada Vacations Launches the 'Travellers’ Top Picks Awards'
Personalized Itinerary Creation
AI Travel Planner by Planify Creates Hour-by-Hour Travel Plans
Travel Connection Platforms
Share Trips Connects Travelers, Eases Group Planning, and Splits Costs
Family Homestay Platforms
'Homestays with Kids' Connects Families to Stay and Share Experiences
Local Event Discovery Tools
'Place To Be' Helps Find and Share Events on an Interactive Map
Social Dining Networks
Recce Discovers and Shares Trusted Restaurant Picks Easily
Group Trip Travel Features
Video-Based Travel Planning Platform Steller Adds More Convenience
Foodie Social Platforms
DineIT is A Social Network for Food Lovers, Bookings, and Restaurant Promo
Travel Scam Awareness
'No Scam' Helps Recognize and Prevent Common Travel Scams
Connective Travel Apps
Fairytrail is For Those Who Value Travel and Meaningful Connections
Beach Booking Platforms
BeachMaster Lets You Book Loungers And Navigate Beaches With Ease
Self-Service Event Promotions
Industry Dive Adds Self-Service Offerings to Include Event Promotion
Influencer Discovery Assistants
SocialiQ 2.0 Automates Influencer Research Right on Social Media
AI Social Media Enhancement
Attract AI Elevates Charm on Social Media with a Few Taps
Travel Budget Management
Manage Your Travel Expenses Effectively with 'My Budget Sherpa'
Family Travel Documentation Tools
Duckwyn's Travel Journal Offers Digital Scrapbooking
Maximized Visa Opportunities
VisaHacks Helps Indian Travelers Discover New Destinations
Instant Accommodation Bookings
Travly Debuts its New Online Travel Agent
Digitized Travel Wishlists
Wish2Go Let's Users Save Locations to Bring Travel Dreams to Life
Social Proof Enhancement Tools
Proofify Boosts Businesses with Compelling Content and Reviews
Organized Travel Planning
Tripplanss Organize Your Trip Details All in One Place
Elevated Social Media Visuals
SocialScreenshots Creates Stunning Visuals for Online Sharing
City Review Platforms
Cities.Love Offers Expert Reviews, News, and Events for Every City
Social Media Lead Generation
IgLeadGen Helps People Find and Target Leads for Business
Connective Economic Travel
Swapper Helps Business Travelers Use Hotel Budgets to Stay with Friends
Travel Rewards Platforms
Hostel Hop Unites Travelers with Rewards, Insights, and Engagement
Interactive Travel Showcases
Sseenn.app Creates 3D Globes To Highlight Your Travel Journey
Social Media Visibility Boosting
Instagram hashtags is a Free Service to Enhance Your Instagram