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 announces integration with new Samsung Galaxy 4
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TripAdvisor announces integration with new Samsung Galaxy 4
By Nick Vivion | March 20, 2013
TripAdvisor announced a significant partnership this week: the travel advice service will be fully integrated into the new Samsung Galaxy S 4 phones. Read More
Ignore the headlines, (some) offline travel agencies can ride alongside the information superhighway
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Ignore the headlines, (some) offline travel agencies can ride alongside the information superhighway
By Viewpoints | March 18, 2013
The recent decision by Thomas Cook to announce the closure of 195 shops with the loss of 1,600 retail jobs has led inevitably to headlines that suggest the imminent death of the offline travel agent. Read More
Black(mail?) cards are not welcome at hotels
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Black(mail?) cards are not welcome at hotels
By Viewpoints | March 12, 2013
Not deliberately trying to be controversial but the customer is always right, unless they are dead wrong. Read More
TripAdvisor survey shows how hotels are responding to boom in reviews
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TripAdvisor survey shows how hotels are responding to boom in reviews
By Sean O'Neil | March 6, 2013
Online reviews powerhouse TripAdvisor has commissioned the first of a series of bi-annual studies on top travel and hospitality industry trends. Read More
TripAdvisor is selling CabinGuru - the cruise site that never happened
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TripAdvisor is selling CabinGuru - the cruise site that never happened
By Kevin May | March 4, 2013
To the outside, a travel site called CabinGuru seemed like a perfect idea - a cruise planning and information service, perhaps a little bit like the TripAdvisor-owned SeatGuru. Read More
Booking.com stretches out ahead of chasing pack - Top Brazil travel websites, January 2013
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Booking.com stretches out ahead of chasing pack - Top Brazil travel websites, January 2013
By PhocusWire | March 1, 2013
TripAdvisor and Mundi are watching market leader Booking.com extend its lead over them in the list of leading travel websites in Brazil. Read More
Inflight entertainment reaching new heights [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Inflight entertainment reaching new heights [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | March 1, 2013
Seems like the sky is the limit for inflight entertainment at the moment according to the numbers pulled together for this neat infographic Read More
TripAdvisor piles ahead - Top New Zealand travel websites, January 2013
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TripAdvisor piles ahead - Top New Zealand travel websites, January 2013
By PhocusWire | February 26, 2013
User review service TripAdvisor is putting clear water between it and its nearest web rivals in the list of leading travel websites in New Zealand. Read More
HotelsCombined closing in on Booking.com - Top Australia travel websites, January 2013
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HotelsCombined closing in on Booking.com - Top Australia travel websites, January 2013
By PhocusWire | February 25, 2013
HotelsCombined is creeping up behind Booking.com in the list of leading travel websites in Australia, although TripAdvisor still dominates the accommodation category. Read More
Step forward Graph Search into the digital marketing mix for hotels
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Step forward Graph Search into the digital marketing mix for hotels
By Viewpoints | February 23, 2013
There’s a well-known saying in real estate - "location, location, location" - which points to the great importance of, well, location when determining the desirability of a property. Read More
TripAdvisor basks in social graph integration with Facebook, eye-watering numbers revealed
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TripAdvisor basks in social graph integration with Facebook, eye-watering numbers revealed
By Kevin May | February 14, 2013
TripAdvisor, wallowing in a 20% jump in revenue for 2012 compared to the previous year, also appears to be enjoying the fruits of its partnership with Facebook. Read More
Expedia buddies up with Feefo for consumer reviews (on itself)
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Expedia buddies up with Feefo for consumer reviews (on itself)
By Linda Fox | February 8, 2013
Expedia has announced a deal with consumer review company Feefo for several of its sites across Europe and including the UK Read More
Travel industry should go back to its innovative digital roots, act like Amazon and Apple instead
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Travel industry should go back to its innovative digital roots, act like Amazon and Apple instead
By Viewpoints | February 4, 2013
Travel was the engine that drove the first wave of ecommerce. Travel made ecommerce a star, as the online travel landscape - and far beyond - was transformed. Read More
Google and Frommers, six months on - never about brand or books, just look at the bigger picture
By Kevin May | January 30, 2013
For some, Google's acquisition of Frommer's in August last year triggered yet another sharp intake of breath that the Mountain View search company was wading further in on the travel sector. Read More
Google and Frommers, six months on - never about brand or books, just look at the bigger picture
By Kevin May | January 30, 2013
For some, Google's acquisition of Frommer's in August last year triggered yet another sharp intake of breath that the Mountain View search company was wading further in on the travel sector. Read More
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