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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Location-Based Social Media Features
Instagram Map Connects Friends Who are Nearby One Another
Toy-Doll-Starring Travel Spots
Expedia Debuts its 'Going Places with Ken' Campaign
BookTok Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Launched Literature-Inspired Group Tours for Gen Z
Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
Plaza Premium Group Debuts 'The Art of Travel'
DIY-Style Vacation Offerings
Marriott Bonvoy Lets Canadian Travelers Curate Their Escapes
Game-Inspired Hotel Experiences
Marriott Bonvoy Launches 'Vacation Roulette' to Ignite Spontaneity
AI-Native Hotels
Open Hotels is Managed with a Fully Remote, AI-Driven System
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Simplified Hotel Inquiries
Hotels.com Introduced an AI Chatbot for Trip Planning
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Luxe Soccer-Inspired Stays
Four Seasons Toronto Unveiled Experiences for FIFA 2026
Nature-Inspired Hotel Expansions
Outbound Hotels Has Announced a Strategic Expansion
Comprehensive Wellness Programs
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Has Elevated Its Offerings
Personalized AI-Powered Travel Apps
Mindtrip is an AI-Powered App for Localized Recommendations
Rural Running Vacations
Airbnb and Strava are Motivating Gen Z to Book Run-Cations
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Longevity-Focused Hotel Initiatives
Novotel Longevity Everyday Upgrades the Guest Experience
Livestreamed Travel Campaigns
IShowSpeed and Expedia are Engaging and Inspiring Gen Z Travelers
Wellness Hospitality Series
The 'Luxury Wellbeing Series 2025' will Span Across Asian Cities
Wellness Brand Experiences
Pilates and Influencer Events Are Shaping Lifestyle Marketing in Peru
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Departure Lounge Pop-Ups
giffgaff's Holidata Lounge Helps Travelers Get Ready for Adventure
Global Hospitality Expansions
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announces New Plans for Its Business
Pet Social Networks
Doggs.Life Connects Dog Owners And Enthusiasts Worldwide
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Kindness-Focused Travel Campaigns
Global Child: Travel & Purpose Debuts a Qatar Episode
Culturally-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Louis Vuitton’s New Travel Campaign Spotlights China
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
GenAI Travel Agencies
The Archers AI Travel Agency Curates Spontaneous 24-Hour Itineraries
Adventurious Luxury Furniture Campaigns
Louis Vuitton's 2025 Travel Campaign is Visually Appealing
Generative AI Travel Tools
Expedia Group Introduced Travel Tools and APIs for North America
Luxury Travel-Ready Summer Programming
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Debuts New Offerings
Luxury Designer Travel Guides
Louis Vuitton Introduced a New Format for its City Guide Resorts
Integrated Travel Wallets
Samsung Wallet Organizes Bookings, Tickets and Itineraries in One Place
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Business Traveler Wellness Guides
Corporate Traveler Partners with Sweat for a Wellness Guide
Waffles-Centric Travel Experiences
Choice Hotels International Conducts a Nationwide Survey
Humorous Hotel Campaigns
Marriott Bonvoy x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Launch a Social Ad
Satirical Destination Marketing Videos
The Viral Switzerland is Fake is Cheeky and Tech-Driven
Soccer-Inspired RV Platform Initiatives
RV Rental Platform Outdoorsy Targets Soccer Fans
AI Travel Photography
Epic AI Travel Photos Creates Stunning Photos of Popular Destinations
Adventure Destination Platforms
Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors Connects Travelers to Activities
Travel Story Visuals
Travel Wrapped Turns Your Annual Journeys Into Shareable Infographics
Travel-Focused Regional Websites
Tourism Authority of Thailand Debuts a Dedicated Online Portal
Agentic Travel Platforms
Voyagier Uses AI to Plan and Book Trips Instantly
Spontaneity-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Wyndham Debuts 'Where There's a Wyndham, There's a Way'
AI Travel Planners
Plan Personalized Trips Quickly with JustBookIt’s AI Travel Tools
Holiday-Themed Hospitality Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announces Its Holiday Plans
AI Travel Planning
Backpackk Simplifies Trip Planning and Booking With AI-Powered Customization
Video Booking Engines
Aven Integrates Hovr to Bring Dynamic Video into Hotel Booking Journeys
Underrated Travel Locations
Intrepid Travel Has Released Its Annual Not Hot List
Travel Community Platforms
Tripnation Travel Community Connects Through Stories, Groups, & Guides
Luxury Safari Camps
The Hyatt Hotel Loyalty Program Expands Its Portfolio with New Experiences
World Cup Hotel Destinations
World of Blue Launched Its Redesigned FIFA World Cup Hospitality Hub
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Storybook Travel Agencies
Dr. Seuss Travel Agency Turns Classic Books into Imaginary Destinations
Global Travel Hubs
NomadMania Helps Travelers Plan, Track, Map, And Connect Worldwide
Worldwide Service Marketplaces
Airbnb Services are for Booking Everything from Catering to Makeup
Travel Planning Apps
Triply Helps Track Trips, Flights, And Explore Global Experiences
Integrated Travel Wellness
Fairmont’s 'Wellness Without Walls' Brings Flexible Routines to Travel
Carrier Pigeon Campaigns
The Travel Agency's Viral Project Pigeon Spiked Social Media Engagement
Pet-Centric Travel Platforms
Dog Owners Can Book Stays and Plan Trips in One Place
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
Travel Planning Tools
CoTrips Uses AI To Generate Personalized Travel Itineraries Quickly
AI Travel Search Tools
Airbnb Tests AI Search To Let Guests Describe Trips Naturally
Experiential Travel Campaigns
The China National Tourist Office in LA Seeks to Promote Travel
Hotel Gym Review Apps
TravelTone Has Released a New Mobile Application for iOS Devices
Woman-Focused Travel Companies
Girls' Guide to the World Serves a Niche Market
Smart Travel Planners
CityOne Offers Real-Time Bookings And Seamless Trip Planning
Travel Package Marketplaces
Holicay Helps Travelers Build and Access Custom Travel Experiences
AI-Powered Travel Booking
12Go Enables Real-Time Transport Search and Booking via ChatGPT
Influencer Travel Guides
EF Ultimate Break Launched an Influencer-Hosted Tour Program
Social Media Schedulers
SocialLater Automates Social Media Posting Across Multiple Platforms
Visual Journey Mapping
Travel Map Video Turns Routes Into Shareable Animated Stories
Inspired Travel Planning
CloneMyTrips Turns Social Travel Inspiration Into Bookable Trips
Conscientious Tourism Campaigns
Evaneos Advocates Against Overtourism in a New Campaign
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
AI Travel Planners
CloneMyTrips Transforms Social Media Travel Inspiration Into Bookable Trips
Travel Discovery Platforms
Ready To Traveling Inspires Exploration With Curated Travel Ideas
Private Travel Networks
Cipher Lets You Share And Explore Travel Memories Within Your Circle
Alternative Travel Incentives
Roamr For Friends Incentivizes Employees To Reduce Travel Costs
Modern Travel Collaborations
American Express and STAUD Launch a Resortwear Collection
World Cup Hospitality Kits
Newark’s ‘Stay & Play’ Packages Turn Hotels into FIFA 2026 Fan Hubs
Community Travel Platforms
Discover Hidden Gems and Share Locations with TravelShare
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Gamified Travel Companions
Make Travel an Adventure With the CountryQuest Gamified Travel App
Identity-Based Travel Matches
Travelese Introduced Its Matching Architecture
Scottish Tourism Campaigns
VisitScotland Used NYC Tartan Week to Drive Scotland Tourism In The USA
Exclusive Luxury Properties Previews
Home Team Luxury Rentals Debuts Coming Soon Properties
New Year Travel Experiences
Trip.com Group Spotlights 2026 Lunar New Year Travel
World Cup Travel Packages
Raffles Boston Offers a Luxury World Cup Stay with Helicopter Transfers
In-App Road Trip Planners
The Marriott Bonvoy App Features a Road Trip Planner for Summer Fun
Social Media Organizers
Gem Turns TikTok and Instagram Bookmarks Into Searchable Lists
Local Story Creators
Word oh Mouth Lets Users Share Experiences And Support Local Businesses
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Instant Trip Planning
Airial Travel Turns Social Inspiration Into Ready-To-Use Travel Plans
Story-Focused Hotel Branding Initiatives
Staypineapple Debuts 'Where Stays Become Stories'
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Grocer-Backed Vacation Savings
Albertsons Launches a New Travel Incentive for Loyalty Members
Group Travel Planners
TripSyncPro Simplifies Collaborative Planning For Group Travel
Longevity Holiday Resorts
TheLifeCo St. Lucia Introduces Flexible Wellness-Focused Stays
Comprehensive Hotel Renovations
The M Social Hotel New York Downtown is Open for Business
Localized Hotel Offerings
W Toronto Introduced its 'Live Local, Stay W' Package
Custom Travel Stickers
Your Travel Stickers Lets You Create Personalized Travel-Themed Stickers
Destination Discovery Platforms
Humbo Helps Travelers Decide Where to Go Before Planning Details
Travel Discovery Platforms
bestin.city Helps Travelers Discover Top Attractions And Nearby Gems
Immersive Art Travel Programs
Marriott launches artist residency stays
Convenience-Focused Vacation Bundles
Southwest Airlines Debuts Getaways by Southwest
Travel Collectible Platforms
World Traveler Lets You Share Adventures Through Custom Travel Cards
Personalized Travel Planning
Globe Tales Delivers Travel Tips, Tools, and Curated Recommendations
AI Travel Planners
Travania Converts Videos And Images Into Complete Travel Itineraries
Stadium Stay Experiences
Marriott Bonvoy Introduces a World Cup Final Sleepover Suite for Fans
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Social Location Sharing
FriendMap Simplifies Location Sharing To Help Friends Connect In Real Time
Local Event Planners
Knowhere Helps You Discover and Attend Local Events With Friends
Indian Actress-Starring Hotel Spots
Deepika Padukone Stars in Hilton's Ambition Meets Hospitality
Travel Planning Apps
Let’s Trip Simplifies Personalized Travel Planning and Itineraries
Travel Networking Apps
Floo Connects Like-Minded Travelers Heading To The Same Destinations
Curated Travel Plans
Travely Provides Ready-to-Use Itineraries for Stress-Free Exploration
Travel Safety Platforms
Tourist Guards Helps You Report and Avoid Travel Scams Worldwide
Shared Tracker Tag Features
Google Lets Airlines Use Find Hub Links with Android Users
Mapped Loyalty Badges
Snap Map Place Loyalty Celebrates Frequent Visitors
Travel Planning Tools
Stays & Flights Helps Compare Multi Flight Trips And Find Better Deals
Travel Tracking Apps
Trip Or Die Lets Users Track Countries Visited And Share Travel Maps
Smart Itinerary Builders
Planvel Instantly Creates Custom Travel Plans Based on Your Interests
Automated Lead Extractors
SocLeads Finds Targeted Emails from Social Media and Google Maps
Event Branding Tools
Frame Me Lets Event Managers Share Branded Photos For Viral Marketing
Event-Centric Camping Experiences
Huttopia Hosts World Cup Viewing and Activities at Its Campsites
Travel Planning Tools
Itinerary Planner Helps Create Personalized Trip Plans And Organize Travel
Social Diary Platforms
Truuze Social Networking App Blends Personal Journaling With Social Sharing
A-Lister Vacation Getaways
Trainline x Deuxmoi Partner for Celebrity-Inspired European Itineraries
Social Sharing Tools
Social Plus Expands Your Reach With Shared Posts Across Platforms
All-In-One Travel Companions
Saathi App Streamlines Planning, Expenses, And Shared Travel Plans
Influencer Collaboration Networks
Megaboarding Connects Brands And Influencers For Collaborations
Amenity-Based Hotel Searches
HotelsWith Helps Find Hotels by Amenities and Location Preferences
Travel Mapping Platforms
Travel Map Club Lets Users Track, Share, and Connect Over Trips
Location Bookmarking Tools
Locator Lets You Save And Map Favorite Places Effortlessly