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 stakes major influence: Reviews associated with £1.7BN of tourism spending
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TripAdvisor stakes major influence: Reviews associated with £1.7BN of tourism spending
By Kevin May | July 19, 2012
In a claim almost guaranteed to irk its noisiest critics, TripAdvisor reckons that page views of its content (ie. reviews) had some influence on £1.7 billion worth of business in 2011. Read More
TripAdvisor loses ground - Top New Zealand travel websites, full month June 2012
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TripAdvisor loses ground - Top New Zealand travel websites, full month June 2012
By PhocusWire | July 18, 2012
User review site TripAdvisor has lost an eighth of its market share in the battle at the top of the leading travel websites in New Zealand. Read More
Qantas launches Hooroo accommodation and social media spin-off website
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Qantas launches Hooroo accommodation and social media spin-off website
By Kevin May | July 18, 2012
In what is being billed as an attempt to boost domestic tourism, Qantas has unveiled a service called Hooroo combining hotel search and booking with a big emphasis on social media. Read More
Booking.com challenges Tripadvisor - Top Canada travel sites, full month June 2012
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Booking.com challenges Tripadvisor - Top Canada travel sites, full month June 2012
By PhocusWire | July 12, 2012
Just a scintilla of market share stood between TripAdvisor and Booking.com in the list of leading travel websites in Canada during June. Read More
TripAdvisor and Thomson retain crowns - Top UK travel sites, full month June 2012
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TripAdvisor and Thomson retain crowns - Top UK travel sites, full month June 2012
By PhocusWire | July 11, 2012
Tour operator Thomson is holding onto to its lead over Expedia in the list of leading travel websites in the UK, with TripAdvisor extending its dominant position. Read More
MythBusting at TripAdvisor? Four of the top concerns tackled
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MythBusting at TripAdvisor? Four of the top concerns tackled
By Viewpoints | July 6, 2012
TripAdvisor, as everyone knows, is a community where travelers can voice their opinions and share their experiences - but its size and influence sometimes creates uncertainty. Read More
Psychology behind why people leave travel reviews and what you can do about it
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Psychology behind why people leave travel reviews and what you can do about it
By Viewpoints | July 3, 2012
Whatever product or service you’re selling; online customer reviews have real bottom-line benefit – increasing conversion, lowering return rates and boosting SEO efforts. Read More
Throwing voice search into the mix to get flight, hotel and rail results
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Throwing voice search into the mix to get flight, hotel and rail results
By Kevin May | June 29, 2012
Voice search, to some extent, is still in its relative infancy in the travel industry despite the buzz around Apple's Siri and the voice recognition capabilities of Google Android. Read More
TripAdvisor goes down under with media partnership
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TripAdvisor goes down under with media partnership
By Linda Fox | June 28, 2012
TripAdvisor and Tourism Australia have partnered in a media campaign designed to put the destination front of mind for people making a decision about where to go Read More
How to use negative feedback about travel to create positive influence
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How to use negative feedback about travel to create positive influence
By Viewpoints | June 27, 2012
Nobody really likes receiving negative feedback. It stings, and as a hotel owner or manager, you immediately start kicking yourself for the missed opportunity when a guest leaves negative feedback about... Read More
Hotels: What are some of you guys smoking?
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Hotels: What are some of you guys smoking?
By Patrick Landman | June 25, 2012
I just have to get this of my chest, and share my latest experiences with you. Read More
Madness of search engine results in travel - The Bali Edition
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Madness of search engine results in travel - The Bali Edition
By Kevin May | June 22, 2012
Search engine results in travel, like the products themselves, are often far from perfect. But sometimes the results are just beyond any rational explanation. Read More
TripAdvisor Local Picks Facebook restaurant app to compete with Yelp and Zagat
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TripAdvisor Local Picks Facebook restaurant app to compete with Yelp and Zagat
By Dennis Schaal | June 20, 2012
Eat like a local and compete on a grand scale with Yelp, Zagat and Google+ Local. Read More
How to drive more business to hotels with TripAdvisor destination forums
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How to drive more business to hotels with TripAdvisor destination forums
By Viewpoints | June 19, 2012
Are you seeking more guests for your hotel or customers for your tourism-related business? Read More
Orbitz retains top rank and Travelocity sinks in Glassdoor employee ranking
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Orbitz retains top rank and Travelocity sinks in Glassdoor employee ranking
By Dennis Schaal | June 12, 2012
Almost any travel tech company these days is looking to recruit the best would-be employees, especially if they are tech professionals. Read More
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