EPISODE · Oct 31, 2025 · 14 MIN
How Expedia is Using AI to Turn Instagram Inspiration into Bookable Trips
from Vacation Rental Scale-Up · host Thibault Masson for Rental Scale-Up
In this episode of the Vacation Rental Scale-Up Podcast, we explore Expedia’s new AI Trip Matching feature, a tool that lets travelers send a Reel to Expedia’s Instagram and instantly receive:💬 Personalized itineraries🏨 Real-time hotel listings with prices & reviews📍 Hidden gem suggestionsIt’s not full booking (yet), but it’s a powerful bridge between inspiration and action — where travel discovery now begins in feeds, not search bars.For property managers, this marks a major shift in guest visibility. Your next booking could start in a Reel before a traveler ever visits an OTA.🎙️ Part of our ongoing AI in Travel series — tune in to related episodes on:▶️ Perplexity Travel Inspiration Hub▶️ GuideGeek on WhatsApp▶️ Google’s new AI Mode🔔 Subscribe to the Vacation Rental Scale-Up Podcast for more insights on how AI is changing the way guests discover, plan, and book stays.#AITRAVEL #Expedia #VacationRentalScaleUpPodcast #ShortTermRentals #PropertyManagers #AIinTravel #UvikaWahi #RSUbyPriceLabs #VacationRentalManagement #TravelTech #InstagramReels #TripPlanning
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