Expedia® Trip Matching
Expedia® has announced Expedia® Trip Matching, a first-of-its-kind feature that allows travelers to seamlessly build an itinerary based on reels found on Instagram and then book directly on it. Travelers can share any publicly available travel-related reel—whether from content creators they follow or trending posts—directly with the app and receive customized itineraries, destination ideas, and travel tips based on the video. Powered by AI, this new experience transforms inspiration into real-world travel plans, making it easier than ever to book travel directly from Instagram.
“It’s no secret people are getting their news, inspiration and travel ideas from influencers and content creators, with a recent study showing that 80% of millennials rely on social media for travel decisions*,” said Jochen Koedijk, Chief Marketing Officer, Expedia Group. “We want to be where consumers get their inspiration, which is through social media. Now with this feature, travelers can seamlessly build an itinerary based on reels found on Instagram and book it directly on it.”
How It works:
- Find inspiration: While scrolling Instagram, a user finds a reel featuring a destination or experience they love.
- Share it with Expedia: Then tap the share icon on the reel, search for the @Expedia account, and send the video.
- Receive fast results: Expedia replies with AI-generated, personalized travel recommendations, itineraries, and trip-planning resources based on the video.
- Book when ready: Travelers can review and book directly from the customized itinerary—seamlessly bridging social discovery with real-world booking.
The feature is now open for beta access by visiting Expedia.com/tripmatching. The feature will be available to U.S. travelers in the upcoming weeks. Through the new trip matching feature, the company becomes the first OTA to integrate real-time, AI-powered travel planning directly into Instagram. The feature reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and meeting the next generation of travelers where they are—inspired, mobile, and social-first.
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