Snap Is Launching Dynamic Travel Ads Globally to Target Gen Z Vacationers

Snap claimed Etihad trimmed its "costs per flight search" four-fold using Snap's new dynamic travel ads, which is now rolled out globally.

This ad format, according to Snap, is a travel category expansion that enables advertisers, including airlines, hotels, destinations and tour operators, to engage in advanced audience targeting based on a Snapchatter’s travel intent and backed by local relevance."

"With travel demand seeing a continued strong recovery in Q1 2022, we were of course keen to capitalize by converting existing customers and, importantly, acquiring new ones," Phil Dodwell, who heads marketing at Etihad, said in a statement. "However, the marketplace for air travel remains highly competitive so ensuring relevance is key."

He said the airline will be continuing to use Snap's dynamic travel ads in the second quarter, and particularly likes the format's prospecting capabilities.

Snap's prime users are Gen Zers and Millennials.