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.

HouseTrip wins major $16.9 million second investment round, switches focus
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HouseTrip wins major $16.9 million second investment round, switches focus
By Kevin May | November 20, 2011
Short-term rental specialist HouseTrip is attracting more investment, this time a record $16.9 million from its existing backer Index Ventures and Balderton Capital. Read More
Booking.com gaining on Wotif - Top Australia travel websites, November 12 2011
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Booking.com gaining on Wotif - Top Australia travel websites, November 12 2011
By PhocusWire | November 16, 2011
Wotif has seen its lead over Booking.com eroded to around 2% market share in the list of top accommodation websites in Australia. Read More
Facebook: Wisdom of Friends replacing Wisdom of Crowds in travel
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Facebook: Wisdom of Friends replacing Wisdom of Crowds in travel
By Kevin May | November 16, 2011
Facebook has turned into the new Google (in many, many respects) - and when it speaks, pretty much the entire business world has a tendency to listen. Read More
TripAdvisor widens holiday rental via global partnerships
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TripAdvisor widens holiday rental via global partnerships
By Linda Fox | November 16, 2011
TripAdvisor has forged partnerships with a number of holiday rental specialists worldwide as it seeks to offer local properties combined with consumer reviews Read More
Fake Review Optimization - How black hat masters beat the travel system
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Fake Review Optimization - How black hat masters beat the travel system
By Viewpoints | November 15, 2011
The first instalment covered the fusion of social media and search engine optimization, creating an environment that rewards hotels with high customer ratings. Read More
Italians lead charge as most likely to book travel on mobile
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Italians lead charge as most likely to book travel on mobile
By Kevin May | November 14, 2011
Four out of ten Europeans would consider booking a holiday or flight via mobile device, although Brits are the least mobile-friendly with less than a third keen on the idea. Read More
Social media and SEO created a mutant in travel - Introducing Fake Review Optimization
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Social media and SEO created a mutant in travel - Introducing Fake Review Optimization
By Viewpoints | November 14, 2011
Welcome to the world of user generated content – circa 2011. Read More
TripAdvisor and Booking.com move ahead - Top UK travel sites, November 5 2011
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TripAdvisor and Booking.com move ahead - Top UK travel sites, November 5 2011
By PhocusWire | November 8, 2011
Booking.com and TripAdvisor have stretched their lead at the head of the top ten travel websites in the UK. Read More
TripAdvisor moves within reach of top spot - Top India travel sites, October 29 2011
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TripAdvisor moves within reach of top spot - Top India travel sites, October 29 2011
By PhocusWire | November 6, 2011
Maps of India has a 0.5% market share lead over TripAdvisor in the list of leading travel websites in India. Read More
Independent hotels given route to claw back web traffic via Direct Link
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Independent hotels given route to claw back web traffic via Direct Link
By Linda Fox | November 3, 2011
FastBooking has developed a piece of technology to deliver online customers to a hotel's own website from a number of partner sites. Read More
TripAdvisor promises response to red badge complaint
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TripAdvisor promises response to red badge complaint
By Linda Fox | November 2, 2011
TripAdvisor's ongoing spats with the hotel industry took another turn this week with assurances from the review giant that it will respond to a complaint from Kwikchex. Read More
TripAdvisor gets a boost from Yelp decision on consumer reviews
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TripAdvisor gets a boost from Yelp decision on consumer reviews
By Dennis Schaal | October 28, 2011
Hoteliers and restaurateurs anxious to sue TripAdvisor in the U.S. over travelers' disparaging reviews may have to rethink their strategy following a legal decision involving Yelp. Read More
Stuff sweeps in to unseat TripAdvisor - Top New Zealand websites, October 22 2011
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Stuff sweeps in to unseat TripAdvisor - Top New Zealand websites, October 22 2011
By PhocusWire | October 26, 2011
Dramatic move by Stuff.co.nz after taking the leading travel website accolade in New Zealand from TripAdvisor. Read More
No TripAdvisor widget -- Starwood Hotels debuts guest reviews
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No TripAdvisor widget -- Starwood Hotels debuts guest reviews
By Dennis Schaal | October 26, 2011
Three Sheraton guests and the cumulative verdict of 280 TripAdvisor review writers concur that the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa in Thambol Cha-Am, Thailand, is a pretty good place to stay. Read More
TripAdvisor seeks verification after hotel claims false review
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TripAdvisor seeks verification after hotel claims false review
By Linda Fox | October 20, 2011
Tripadvisor is seeking verification after Howarth House, a hotel in Lytham St Anne, said a review posted on the property was fake. Read More
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