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.

Wait, did TripAdvisor really influence 10% of global tourism spending in 2017?
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Wait, did TripAdvisor really influence 10% of global tourism spending in 2017?
By Rob Gill | May 22, 2018
The influence of TripAdvisor on how tourists choose to spend their money is continuing to increase, according to research commissioned by the reviews website. Research firm Oxford Economics finds t Read More
3 big ideas for 2018: Airbnb unstoppable, battle for TripAdvisor is over and new players start to reshape the industry
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3 big ideas for 2018: Airbnb unstoppable, battle for TripAdvisor is over and new players start to reshape the industry
By Viewpoints | May 16, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Gitit Greenberg, director of digital insights at SimilarWeb. In an industry as large and significant as travel, even minor changes to the digital hierarchy can have major r Read More
TripAdvisor airport store program grows
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TripAdvisor airport store program grows
By Kevin May | May 10, 2018
Rarely mentioned by TripAdvisor (it's not really been officially announced) but the company has a growing offline strategy, too. Read More
TripAdvisor wants to utilize massive user base to grow Experiences
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TripAdvisor wants to utilize massive user base to grow Experiences
By Kevin May | May 10, 2018
TripAdvisor has high hopes for its Experiences division, claiming that there is plenty of room for growth as more suppliers shift online. Read More
tripadvisor global travel economy
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TripAdvisor claims to influence 10 percent of $5 trillion global travel economy
By Jill Menze | May 10, 2018
TripAdvisor has issued another not-so-subtle reminder of its status and influence in the travel market - this time with the dollars to back it up. Read More
TripAdvisor encouraged by 2018 start, boosted by attractions and restaurants
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TripAdvisor encouraged by 2018 start, boosted by attractions and restaurants
By Linda Fox | May 9, 2018
TripAdvisor's share price was up 20% after its earnings for the first quarter of 2018 came in ahead of expectations. The company says its hotel profitability improved for the second quarter running Read More
tripadvisor q1 earnings 2018
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TripAdvisor's Experiences and restaurants boost revenue, hotel growth flat
By Jill Menze | May 8, 2018
A dip in its hotels business and a boom of its Experiences offerings saw TripAdvisor’s non-hotel revenue grow to around one-third of hotel revenue for the first quarter of 2018, compared to the same... Read More
Dissecting the dark world of travel search engines, hotels and online agencies
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Dissecting the dark world of travel search engines, hotels and online agencies
By Pablo Delgado - Mirai | May 3, 2018
We have always defended the notion that the value online travel agencies have is to provide visibility to hotels and help them generate new sales, sales that otherwise would be impossible to access. Read More
Tripadvisor grows year-on-year, as does its influence on bookings
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Tripadvisor grows year-on-year, as does its influence on bookings
By Sponsored Content | May 3, 2018
Sponsored by Hitwise. While the future and scale of Tripadvisor’s long-term profitability and market positioning remain a talking point in the investment community, there is no question of its effe Read More
TripAdvisor extends animal welfare policy, critics say "falls short"
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TripAdvisor extends animal welfare policy, critics say "falls short"
By Kevin May | May 2, 2018
Campaigners for animal rights have welcomed a shift in strategy at TripAdvisor for selling tickets to animal-based attractions - but say the brand should go further. Read More
Asking for reviews reaps positive results for hotels
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Asking for reviews reaps positive results for hotels
By Marisa Garcia | April 23, 2018
TrustYou has published a new report which shows that why actively asking for reviews from hotel guests should be a critical part of hotels’ CRM strategy. The report was based on feedback collected Read More
PODCAST: Phocuswire PundIT Show #11
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PODCAST: Phocuswire PundIT Show #11
By Kevin May | April 22, 2018
It's now sinking in to many in the sector that they have probably just been through one of the most important in the history of tours and activities. Read More
TripAdvisor buys Bokun, says it "solves the supply problem"
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TripAdvisor buys Bokun, says it "solves the supply problem"
By Jill Menze | April 20, 2018
TripAdvisor has agreed to acquire Bokun in a deal it claims will provide suppliers in tours and activities "with technical solutions in addition to the sector's largest distribution channel". Read More
Tours tech land grab intensifies as TripAdvisor acquires Bokun
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Tours tech land grab intensifies as TripAdvisor acquires Bokun
By Linda Fox | April 20, 2018
It wasn't that long ago that TripAdvisor boss Steve Kaufer was talking about making much more of its non-hotel division. In line with that strategy it has announced with acquisition of Iceland-base Read More
The data says: Global demand growth for Airbnb, TripAdvisor and Agoda
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The data says: Global demand growth for Airbnb, TripAdvisor and Agoda
By Viewpoints | April 17, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Gitit Greenberg, director of digital insights at SimilarWeb. If you want to find the most innovative digital growth strategies, one of the best places to look is online t Read More
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