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.

How mobile technology is changing travel [INFOGRAPHIC]
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How mobile technology is changing travel [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | May 2, 2012
Well, yes, we all know it is (especially now with this latest research), but sometimes the speed in which mobile travel has evolved is lost in the midst of constant app launches and new devices. Read More
TripAdvisor mobile and tablet spike continues to soar
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TripAdvisor mobile and tablet spike continues to soar
By Linda Fox | May 2, 2012
When TripAdvisor announced 2011 results back in February, the company said it would increase investment in mobile. Read More
TripAdvisor partners with airlines to incentivize hotel reviews
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TripAdvisor partners with airlines to incentivize hotel reviews
By Dennis Schaal | May 1, 2012
TripAdvisor has partnered with airlines, including Lufthansa in Germany and Jet Airways in India, to hand out airline miles in exchange for hotel reviews. Read More
Independent hotels given tech to control TripAdvisor spend
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Independent hotels given tech to control TripAdvisor spend
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2012
World Independent Hotels Promotion has worked with TripAdvisor to enable independent hotels to control their advertising budgets on the review site. Read More
TripAdvisor slams Kwikchex for undermining confidence in review sites
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TripAdvisor slams Kwikchex for undermining confidence in review sites
By Linda Fox | April 30, 2012
Fighting talk from TripAdvisor as it launches a direct attack on Kwikchex in probably its strongest statement to date around its perceived light-touch stance over alleged fake reviews Read More
ViaMichelin extends lead over Booking.com and TripAdvisor - Top France travel sites, April 28 2012
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ViaMichelin extends lead over Booking.com and TripAdvisor - Top France travel sites, April 28 2012
By PhocusWire | April 30, 2012
Consolidation of its market leading position for ViaMichelin last week as it increased its share of traffic in the list of most popular travel websites in France. Read More
Adding hotels -- Is Expedia conceding the race to Booking.com?
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Adding hotels -- Is Expedia conceding the race to Booking.com?
By Dennis Schaal | April 27, 2012
Is Expedia, with 150,000 hotels in the fold around the world, finally giving up in its race to outpace Priceline's brands, which count more than 210,000 hotels in their portfolio? Read More
War on fake travel content intensifies - now it is time to rate the hotel review sites
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War on fake travel content intensifies - now it is time to rate the hotel review sites
By Linda Fox | April 27, 2012
In a bizarre twist in the battle to rid the industry of fraudulent reviews, reputation management firm Kwikchex has unveiled a star-rating system for review sites Read More
Wotif takes top spot from TripAdvisor - Top Australia travel websites, April 21 2012
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Wotif takes top spot from TripAdvisor - Top Australia travel websites, April 21 2012
By PhocusWire | April 25, 2012
TripAdvisor held onto the top spot in the list of Australian travel websites for just a fortnight, with a drop in market share last week allowing Wotif to take pole position. Read More
HomeAway on phishing, peers and professional managers
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HomeAway on phishing, peers and professional managers
By Dennis Schaal | April 25, 2012
The vacation rental industry has truly gone international -- "international criminals" are directing phishing scams at owners and renters, says HomeAway CEO Brian Sharples. Read More
TripAdvisor dominates listings - Top Canada travel sites, April 14 2012
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TripAdvisor dominates listings - Top Canada travel sites, April 14 2012
By PhocusWire | April 16, 2012
TripAdvisor's stranglehold on the leading Canadian accommodation websites is so tight that its combined market share is great than the second, fourth and sixth places together. Read More
Holiday rental sector in Europe to hit Euro 22BN, but user reviews not important
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Holiday rental sector in Europe to hit Euro 22BN, but user reviews not important
By Linda Fox | April 16, 2012
Holiday rental guests in Europe do not rate reviews from previous guests as having a big influence in their accommodation selection, unlike their hotel-dwelling fellow travellers. Read More
National Trust joins Groupon in leading pack - Top UK travel sites, April 7 2012
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National Trust joins Groupon in leading pack - Top UK travel sites, April 7 2012
By PhocusWire | April 12, 2012
The National Trust website is nestling alongside the likes of Time Out and Hotels.com in the list of leading travel brands in the UK. Read More
TripAdvisor retakes crown from Wotif - Top Australia travel websites, April 7 2012
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TripAdvisor retakes crown from Wotif - Top Australia travel websites, April 7 2012
By PhocusWire | April 11, 2012
Wotif has lost its position at the top of the leading travel websites in Australia to TripAdvisor. Read More
TripAdvisor unveils next phase of Facebook tie-in, friends of friends included in reviews
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TripAdvisor unveils next phase of Facebook tie-in, friends of friends included in reviews
By Kevin May | April 11, 2012
Another step away from solely crowd-sourced reviews towards social circle-led content on TripAdvisor following a significant update to its Trip Friends service. Read More
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