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.

PureHolidayHomes acquired by @Leisure, rental sector continues to attract attention
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PureHolidayHomes acquired by @Leisure, rental sector continues to attract attention
By Linda Fox | January 13, 2012
Further consolidation in the holiday, or vacation, rental space this week as Netherlands-based @Leisure snaps up UK-based Pureholidayhomes Read More
Booking.com hovers close behind Hotel Urbano - Top Brazil travel sites, January 7 2012
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Booking.com hovers close behind Hotel Urbano - Top Brazil travel sites, January 7 2012
By PhocusWire | January 12, 2012
Hotel Urbano will be looking over its shoulder in the list of leading travel websites in Brazil as Booking.com moves to within a fraction of the market leader. Read More
Why travel brands should ignore the HATERs and move the MEHs to LOVE ITs
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Why travel brands should ignore the HATERs and move the MEHs to LOVE ITs
By Viewpoints | January 12, 2012
I don’t know any tourism business with more polarized TripAdvisor reviews than Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Austria. Read More
All change in hotel list - Top US travel sites, January 7 2012
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All change in hotel list - Top US travel sites, January 7 2012
By Viewpoints | January 10, 2012
Only market leader TripAdvisor remained in its existing position last week in the top ten leading travel websites in the US as the remaining nine sites swapped places. Read More
TripAdvisor axes controversial Dirtiest Hotels PR campaign
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TripAdvisor axes controversial Dirtiest Hotels PR campaign
By Kevin May | January 10, 2012
Perhaps another sign that TripAdvisor is moving into a new phase with the user review giant scrapping its annual and often controversial Dirtiest Hotels series. Read More
TripAdvisor reigns supreme, WestJet extends lead - Top Canada travel sites, January 7 2012
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TripAdvisor reigns supreme, WestJet extends lead - Top Canada travel sites, January 7 2012
By PhocusWire | January 9, 2012
TripAdvisor sites in Canada are now capturing the same share of web traffic than seven of the other travel brands in the top ten combined. Read More
Reinventing Yahoo, version 804: Start by buying TripAdvisor
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Reinventing Yahoo, version 804: Start by buying TripAdvisor
By Viewpoints | January 6, 2012
I have learned many things as a chronicler of the digital media industry over the last decade plus. Read More
Seventeen mistakes hotels make with travel review websites
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Seventeen mistakes hotels make with travel review websites
By Viewpoints | January 5, 2012
It surprises me that many hoteliers do nothing with review sites. Even if all the reviews are positive, there should still be some level of management response. Read More
TripAdvisor takes sizeable lead - Top India travel sites, December 24 2011
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TripAdvisor takes sizeable lead - Top India travel sites, December 24 2011
By PhocusWire | January 2, 2012
Maps of India is slipping further behind TripAdvisor in the list of leading travel websites in India. Read More
Evolve brings full online support system to rental sector
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Evolve brings full online support system to rental sector
By Dennis Schaal | January 2, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based Evolve, a new sales and marketing support service for vacation rental owners. Read More
Goodbye TripAdvisor, welcome to Verified Reviews on Expedia
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Goodbye TripAdvisor, welcome to Verified Reviews on Expedia
By Kevin May | December 28, 2011
Purely coincidental, of course, but with TripAdvisor now successfully spun-off, Expedia is now pushing hard with a marketing message about how its hotel reviews are verified. Read More
TripIt logs 5 billion miles ... next stop Pluto [INFOGRAPHIC]
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TripIt logs 5 billion miles ... next stop Pluto [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Dennis Schaal | December 22, 2011
TripIt users were going places in 2011. Read More
So where can the industry turn to for a dose of Fake Review Optimisation? Many places
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So where can the industry turn to for a dose of Fake Review Optimisation? Many places
By Viewpoints | December 21, 2011
Almost a month on since my series of posts on Fake Review Optimization, there is some still scepticism out there about the concept and its impact in travel. Read More
ViaMichelin gains ground on EasyVoyage - Top France travel sites, December 17 2011
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ViaMichelin gains ground on EasyVoyage - Top France travel sites, December 17 2011
By PhocusWire | December 21, 2011
EasyVoyage's recent massive lead over second placed ViaMichelin is starting to erode, with the gap between the pair now reduced to 4% market share. Read More
How to test your way to giving a better online travel booking experience
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How to test your way to giving a better online travel booking experience
By Viewpoints | December 20, 2011
The travel industry is more diversified than ever before. So beware... Read More
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