Tripadvisor News

As one of the most influential platforms in travel planning and user-generated content, Tripadvisor plays a critical role in shaping consumer behavior and digital strategy across the industry. PhocusWire tracks the latest Tripadvisor news, providing detailed coverage of its business evolution, product innovations, and strategic direction within the broader travel ecosystem.

Updates and insights on Tripadvisor’s role in global travel

Explore how Tripadvisor continues to adapt to changes in search, social media, and AI-driven personalization. Our reporting examines the company’s tech investments, its evolving marketplace model, and the shifting dynamics of online reviews and booking tools. From new B2B services to advertising partnerships and sustainability initiatives, Tripadvisor’s activity signals larger trends across the travel and hospitality landscape.

tripadvisor plots social network
News / Online
TripAdvisor plots social network, goes all-in on personalization
By Jill Menze | September 18, 2018
TripAdvisor is betting big on social media with the launch of “the new TripAdvisor” - a revamp of the platform that allows users to connect with fellow travelers as well as brands, publishers and... Read More
Offline part 3 tours and activities
News / Technology
Back in the offline world, part 3: Tours and activities
By Mitra Sorrells | September 17, 2018
 2018 may be remembered as a tipping point for the digitization of the tours and activities sector within the global travel industry.  Read More
QOTW: Something about getting locked up
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QOTW: Something about getting locked up
By PhocusWire | September 14, 2018
Quote from Brad Young, vice president, associate general counsel, at TripAdvisor, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More
TripAdvisor heralds landmark moment as fake reviews business is busted
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TripAdvisor heralds landmark moment as fake reviews business is busted
By Marisa Garcia | September 13, 2018
The value of reviews is substantial, for travelers who rely on them and for travel companies that benefit from them. But wherever there is value, there is always someone trying to run a game. Now T Read More
TripAdvisor declares fake reviewer jail term a "landmark ruling"
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TripAdvisor declares fake reviewer jail term a "landmark ruling"
By Jill Menze | September 12, 2018
The owner of a fraudulent reviews business has been sentenced to prison and fined in what TripAdvisor considers a milestone for the internet. Read More
Startups part 1 investors' perspective
News / Startups
Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 1: The investors’ perspective
By Mitra Sorrells | August 7, 2018
This month we're digging into the topic of startups, aiming to understand the challenges and opportunities from the perspective of various players in the field, beginning with insights from venture... Read More
Under-30 traveler survey
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What under-30 travelers want when researching, booking and experiencing trips
By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2018
Younger travelers – those under 30 years old – represented 23% of all international arrivals in 2017, creating a market valued at more than $280 billion.  Read More
TripAdvisor Q2 earnings 2018
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TripAdvisor’s non-hotel revenue slows but remains bright spot in Q2 earnings
By Mitra Sorrells | August 1, 2018
TripAdvisor reports non-hotel segment revenue grew 22% year-over-year – from $98 million to $120 million - a sizable increase but a deceleration from the first quarter when it posted gains of 36% over... Read More
Firm fined for misleading consumers on TripAdvisor but still makes it into Top 25
News / Distribution
Firm fined for misleading consumers on TripAdvisor but still makes it into Top 25
By Marisa Garcia | August 1, 2018
A consumer protections case against Australian serviced apartments operator and developer Meriton  has concluded with the Federal Court fining the company AU$3 million (US$2.2 million) for deceptive p Read More
tripadvisor experiences refugees
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TripAdvisor gives resettled refugees access to free tours and activities
By Jill Menze | July 31, 2018
TripAdvisor is extending free access to its tours and activities inventory to incoming refugees in the United States. Read More
(ICYMI) A global picture of travel content
News / Technology
(ICYMI) A global picture of travel content
By Martin Cowen | July 31, 2018
Discovery platform Taboola has released a global guide to native advertising trends in travel, which covers keywords, imagery, click-through rates, device patterns and more. The findings are based Read More
Travel giants getting stronger in summer
News / Technology
Travel giants getting stronger in summer
By Viewpoints | July 30, 2018
Summer is upon us, and beaches, pools and resorts are filled with revellers enjoying their travels around the world. Yet, even as vacations are being enjoyed now, it was the meticulous planning Read More
tripadvisor hospitality sector report
News / Online
Online reputation, bookings top of mind for travel business owners
By Jill Menze | July 26, 2018
Travel businesses are overwhelmingly concerned about their online reputations, as well as how well they’re equipped to meet a mobile audience, a new study from TripAdvisor shows. Read More
TripAdvisor makes second investment in eatigo
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TripAdvisor makes second investment in eatigo
By Linda Fox | July 16, 2018
Restaurant reservations service eatigo has received a second investment boost from TripAdvisor in pre Series C funding. Read More
TripAdvisor gets deeper into Eatigo
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TripAdvisor gets deeper into Eatigo
By Martin Cowen | July 16, 2018
Southeast Asian restaurant booking platform Eatigo has secured more funding from existing investor TripAdvisor. The scale of TripAdvisor's latest move has not been disclosed, although reports are put Read More
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