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
Related Ideas
Dedicated Content Creator Cameras
The Conceptual 'InstaPocket' Supports Social Media Users
Themed Celebrity Activations
Sheraton Centre Toronto will Host Numerous Taylor Swift Experiences
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
AI Travel Advisor Tools
Travelport Released an AI-Powered Tool for Efficient Travel Searches
Traveling Tech Enthusiast Chatbots
'Wanna Catchup?' Connects Tech Lovers When They Travel
Regional Travel Apps
Freedomverse & Tourism Authority of Thailand Debut the Freedom World App
Advanced Social Advertising Tools
Invoca is Now Integrated with Pinterest, Snapchat, & TikTok
Icon-Led Travel Experiences
Airbnb Icons Offers Experiences Hosted by Icons in Music, Film, & More
Luxurious All-Inclusive Resorts
Marriott Hotels Launched Its First All-Inclusive Resort in Cancun
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
Insightful AI Travel Planners
Tripadvisor's 'Trips' Platform Unveiled Themed Itineraries
Box-Office-Themed Travel Pop-Ups
Intrepid x TIFF Host an Experiential Travel Activation
In-App Travel Offerings
Expedia Group Utilizes AI to Curate Summaries and Trip Details
AI-Powered Travel Assistants
Instahop Creates Personalized Digital Itineraries
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 Social media Management
Social360 Offers a Streamlined Solution to Stay Ahead of the Curve
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
Dating-App Holiday Campaigns
Bumble Holiday Campaign Sparks Real-Life Connections This Season
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
AI-Powered Travel Booking Platforms
The 'Smartrip' AI Travel Assistant Simplifies Travel Plans
AI-Powered Review Insights
Yelp Adds New AI Features for Restaurant-Goers and Owners
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Authenticity-Promoting Social Media Apps
The Viberse App Emphasizes Authenticity and Spontaneity
AI-Powered Storytelling Travel Apps
Journi is an App for Tour Guides to Share Exciting Narratives
Social Media Analytics Tool
Track and Improve Social Media Growth with Hivehubai’s Analytics Tools
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Singer-Songwriter-Inspired Hotel Stays
The Bisha Hotel Presents a Unique Taylor Swift Experience
Enlightening Travel Apps
Herodot AI Turns Sightseeing Into Something More Substantial
Audio Guide Tourism Apps
Tourly Uses AI and Audio to Make Every Landmark Speak
Meetup-Encouraging Social Networks
The 'Mozi' Private Social Network Facilitates IRL Meetings
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Traveler-Focused Pet Hubs
Mars Unveils a New Pet-Focused Hub in Collaboration with TripAdvisor
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
Pet-Inspired Hotel Services
Hotel X Has Expanded Its VIP (Very Important Pet) Program
Singer-Songwriter-Inspired Hotel Lounges
1 Hotel Toronto Introduces the 'Folklore Lounge'
Photo-Based Travel Sharing
Mano is a Community Travel App That Lets You Pin Polaroid-Style Moments
Solo Travel Bundles
Priceline's Solo Explorer Curates a 5-Day Itinerary with an AI Assistant
Pet-Friendly Travel Hubs
Mars and Tripadvisor Launched a Helpful Hub for Pet Parents
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
International Experiential Tours
The EF Ultimate Break Tours Target Gen Z and Millennials
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Hollywood Couple Travel Campaigns
Experience Abu Dhabi Debuts a Cinematic Campaign
Personalized AI Trip Planning
Mindtrip Uses Conversational AI to Deliver the Best Experiences
Digital Map AI Enhancements
Google Maps Update Brings AI-Powered Exploration Tools
AI Travel Assistants
Trip.com Group Positions Its Tripgenie Service as Groundbreaking
Visualized Social Media Data
InstaGraph Visualizes Social Media Data Through Unique Graphs
Hospitality Loyalty Programs
Millennium Hotels and Resorts Revamps Its Reward Program
Luxury Travel Concierge Services
Weave a Thousand Journeys Boldly Focuses on Senior Women
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Collaborative Travel Planning Tools
Hollihopper Offers Live Collaboration to Organize Itineraries
Elevated Outdoor Lodging Experiences
Hilton Has Announced an Exclusive Partnership with AutoCamp
Adventurous Tourism Campaigns
Saudi Tourism Debuts its 'This Land is Calling' Campaign
Co-Branded Digital Travel Hubs
The Corona Global Hub Spotlights Experiences Rooted in Nature
Experience-Logging Travel Apps
Reis Log Helps Individuals Log Journeys for a Better Trip
Collaborative Hotel Canvas Totes
W Hotels x Thomas Lélu Debut a Collection of Playful Accessories
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Organized Travel Planning Templates
Notion Travel Itinerary Planner Has Navigation and Expenses
Travel Influencer Initiatives
Klook Unveils a New Travel Influencer Program for Micro-Influencers
Customizable Profile Social Platforms
The 'noplace' App Prioritizes Socialization
Affordable Luxury Vacations
Sunwing Vacations and Hyatt Partner for the Benefit of Canadians
Hotel-Specific AI Management Systems
Lighthouse Has Introduced an AI-Powered Channel Manager
World Tourism Day Promotions
PLAY Airlines Celebrates Travel and Cultural Exchange
Saas Trip Planners
MakeATrip Delivers Recommendations That Enhance the Travel Experience
Kindness-Promoting Culinary Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Marks World Kindness Day
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
AI Travel Cost Predictions
Trip Budget Builds Customized Itineraries Aligned to Your Finances
Naturally Inspired Tourism Campaigns
The Slovenian Tourist Board Launches a New Campaign
Social Media Impact Studies
Instagram Allows COS to Conduct Mental Health Research
Global Digital Marketplaces
Renaissance Hotels' R FINDS Shares Goods from Local Artisans
Efficient Travel Planners
Travel Stash Enables Users to Plan Trips in Under a Minute
Budget-Friendly Airline Campaigns
Sunwing Vacations Debuts the Flynancial Advisor Campaign
Content Repurposing Tools
Swift Share Converts Blogs into Shareable Social Media Posts in Seconds
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
Unique Destination Initiatives
Intrepid Travel Unveiled its 'Not Hot List' for 2025
Adventure-Focused Social Platforms
Outside Debuts an All-In-One Experience for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Documentary-Style Hotel Campaigns
W Hotels' 'Hotel Tales' is a Captivating New Campaign
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Travel Echo Helps Travelers Engage With Locals Abroad
Rental App Holiday Campaigns
Airbnb Presents its Santastrophe Campaign Following Santa Claus
Travel-Themed Book Recommendations
Belletrist Curated The Reading Route for Trainline
Travel Journal Apps
Avare Lets You Create and Customize Locations on an Interactive Map
Simplified Vacation Bookings
Alaska Airlines x Expedia Introduce 'Stays by Alaska Vacations'
Multilingual Hospitality Management Solutions
Flexkeeping Launched a New AI Voice Model for Hotels
AI-Powered Travel Planning
Hadana.io Optimizes Your Travel and Explore New Adventures Effortlessly
Hotel Sleep Experiences
Hilton Launches a New Sleep Retreat Experience for Sleep-Driven Consumers
Aesthetic Stock Platforms
Dupe Photos Offers Social Media-Style Imagery for Modern Brands
Travel Buddy Finders
TripBFF Finds and Connects Users with Other Travelers for Rewarding Journeys
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
Sustainable DMO-Focused Initiatives
Expedia Group Debuts Two Innovative Programs for DMOs
Social Vlogging Apps
Shortake Let's Users Capture a Few Moments Every Day
Sustainable Travel Methods
Intrepid Unveils a Sustainable Travel Service to Incentivize Rail Usage
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'
Pet Travel Concierge Services
GlobalVetLink Simplifies International Travel for Pet Owners
Property Co-Host Networks
Airbnb's Co-Host Network Connects Owners with Property Assistants
Backpacker-Connecting Travel Apps
Cotravel Brings Backpackers from Around the Globe Together
AI Travel Planners
Chonki.ai Lets Users Browse Curated Travel Experiences from Experts
Family Homestay Platforms
'Homestays with Kids' Connects Families to Stay and Share Experiences
User Friendly RSVP Services
Invite.Social Manages Event RSVPs and Invitations with Elegance
Personalized Honeymoon Booking Platforms
Honeymoons.com Streamlines Romantic Getaway Planning
AI Map-Making Tools
MapStory is Perfect for Bloggers or Adventurers to Create Interactive Maps
Foodie Social Platforms
DineIT is A Social Network for Food Lovers, Bookings, and Restaurant Promo
Travel-Friendly Location Scouting
LocationScout Helps Travelers Find the Most Beautiful Spots
AI Travel History Guides
Good Tripper Guide Offers AI-Powered Historical Insights for Travelers
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Carefully Vetted Homestays
Adventure Homestay Connects Travelers to Host Families
Hotel Wellness Campaigns
Hyatt Hotels Launches 'Wellness at Hyatt' for International Yoga Day
Engaging Travel Maps
BrokenMap Helps to Visualize a Traveler's Global Adventures
Interest-Specific AI travel
With Itinerary.today, travelers can create bespoke travel itineraries
Connective Travel Apps
Fairytrail is For Those Who Value Travel and Meaningful Connections
Traveler Marketing Platforms
Koflluence Introduces the Rare Travel Platform for Travel Influencers
Public Bathroom Location Apps
The Bathroom App Helps People in Need of Relief
Self-Service Event Promotions
Industry Dive Adds Self-Service Offerings to Include Event Promotion
Social Media Dating Profiles
LikeLike Scans Your Instagram to Find Romantic Matches
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
Social Proof Enhancement Tools
Proofify Boosts Businesses with Compelling Content and Reviews
Travel Rewards Platforms
Hostel Hop Unites Travelers with Rewards, Insights, and Engagement
Digitized Travel Wishlists
Wish2Go Let's Users Save Locations to Bring Travel Dreams to Life
Instant Accommodation Bookings
Travly Debuts its New Online Travel Agent
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Elevated Social Media Visuals
SocialScreenshots Creates Stunning Visuals for Online Sharing
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
Social Network Room Sharing
Flatx. Allows Users to List Homes or Rooms Within Their Network
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Organized Travel Planning
Tripplanss Organize Your Trip Details All in One Place
Automated Social Media Creation
Postlyy Helps People Effortlessly Manage Their Socials
Social Media Visibility Boosting
Instagram hashtags is a Free Service to Enhance Your Instagram
Community-Driven Public Maps
Happy Face Local Updates Allows Users to Comment on Neighborhood Maps
Social Travel Exploration Platforms
Roame.io Lets Users Swipe Through Curated Recommendations
Viral Baby Hotel Partnerships
The Four Seasons Hotel Partners a Viral Baby for a Weekend