Expedia Trip Matching
Turn inspirational travel Reels into real trips
Trip matching is a new Expedia feature on Instagram that can turn travel Reels into real travel. By sending a Reel to Expedia's Instagram account, our AI analyzes the video's content to suggest real places to stay and things to do.* Then once you receive a recommended travel plan you can easily personalize it right in the chat. You'll be able to get hotel ideas, learn about hidden gems, and even find where to book them on Expedia.
How Expedia trip matching works
Get inspired by a travel Reel on Instagram
Send a travel Reel to Expedia's Instagram
Receive trip ideas, hotel recommendations, and a travel plan you can personalize
* This is an AI-powered experience by Expedia Group; mistakes may happen. Learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Expedia Trip Matching?
Expedia Trip Matching is an AI-powered feature from Expedia that turns public reels on Instagram into bookable travel itineraries. These travel recommendations are generated by AI.
How can I access Expedia Trip Matching?
You can access Expedia Trip Matching simply by sending an Instagram reel to Expedia as a direct messaging on Instagram.
How do I use Expedia Trip Matching?
When a public travel reel on Instagram inspires you, click on the share icon, search for Expedia and share the reel. Expedia’s AI-powered features will analyze the reel and reply with a destination guide and itinerary. You can ask further questions to refine your travel plans.
What information does Expedia Trip Matching provide?
Expedia Trip Matching's models will analyze the information of the reel (like destinations, specific points of interest or activities…) and build a destination guide around that reel with information like recommended times to visit, top things to do and hidden gems. Expedia Trip Matching will also suggest an itinerary.
Do I need to follow Expedia in order to be able to share my Instagram Reel with them?
No, you do not need to be following Expedia, just a share a reel, but you are welcome to 😊
What are the sources of information used by Expedia Trip Matching?
Expedia uses a mix of AI models as well as proprietary information to build the destination guide and suggested itineraries. As answers are generated by an AI-powered experience, mistakes may happen.
I didn’t get a reply after sharing a reel, why ?
There are a few reasons why you didn’t get an answer:
- The reel you shared was not public, or not travel related.
- It was a video or post instead of a reel, those formats should be available soon.
- There was too much demand and we had to briefly pause new reel submission.
Is Expedia Trip Matching available outside of the US?
For now, Expedia Trip Matching is built and optimized for the U.S. market, but we are looking at opportunities to expand this service into other geographies and platforms in the near future.
Is Expedia Trip Matching available outside of Instagram?
For now, no. Our current focus is ensuring the current feature is providing an optimal experience. We are looking at opportunities to expand this service into other geographies and platforms in the future.
I am trying to contact customer service via Instagram messenger how do I do so?
Please contact us on Facebook Messenger or visit Expedia service for the latest travel information and booking support.
What personal information are you using?
When you share a reel with Expedia, Expedia only uses the information included in the reel to formulate a reply and provide travel recommendations. If you further interact with the AI-powered experience (e.g., sending questions, sharing additional information and preferences), we will use this to personalize and tailor the trip suggestions in the chat. As an AI-powered experience, Expedia's Trip Matching may make mistakes. When interacting with our AI, Expedia does not ask for personal information about you and others. For privacy purposes, please avoid sharing personal information about you and others (e.g., surname, email address, credit card details, etc.). For more information on how Expedia processes information, please refer to Expedia's AI Terms & Conditions and Privacy Statement.
Is Expedia going to use that information for advertising?
Only once you click or book on Expedia, Expedia may use some information in accordance to Expedia’s CookieOpens in a new window and Privacy Policy.Opens in a new window
Is Expedia going to send me messages just because I share a reel and interact with the AI?
Expedia will only reply to the reel you shared to suggest travel recommendations in the chat. The AI-powered experience may refine results/suggestions based on the questions and/or preferences asked when further interacting with the AI in the chat. To ensure that the experience provided is optimal, we may ask for your feedback via an anonymous survey. Expedia does not ask for your personal data in this survey.