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 takes pole position - Top India travel sites, October 1 2011
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TripAdvisor takes pole position - Top India travel sites, October 1 2011
By PhocusWire | October 9, 2011
A mere 0.08% market share separates Maps of India from new leader TripAdvisor in the top ten travel websites in the India. Read More
Expedia hit with major fine in France over misleading marketing
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Expedia hit with major fine in France over misleading marketing
By Daniele Beccari | October 6, 2011
Expedia has been hit by a Paris court order to pay a Euro 367,000 ($484,000) fine to a group a hoteliers for engaging in "misleading marketing practices". Read More
TripAdvisor claims top two spots - Top Canada travel sites, October 1 2011
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TripAdvisor claims top two spots - Top Canada travel sites, October 1 2011
By PhocusWire | October 5, 2011
TripAdvisor has secured the first two positions amongst the leading travel websites in Canada, pushing Booking.com into third place. Read More
TripAdvisor slaps the dreaded red badge on a hotel, owner says no warning given
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TripAdvisor slaps the dreaded red badge on a hotel, owner says no warning given
By Linda Fox | October 4, 2011
Tripadvisor has hit back at claims it red-flagged a UK property, the Riverside Hotel, Evesham, unfairly. Read More
TripAdvisor takes major lead  - Top Canada travel sites, September 24 2011
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TripAdvisor takes major lead - Top Canada travel sites, September 24 2011
By PhocusWire | September 29, 2011
Combined country sites (similar to Australia this week) have given TripAdvisor an 8% market share lead over its nearest rival in Canada. Read More
TripAdvisor duo nudge ahead of Wotif - Top Australia travel websites, September 24 2011
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TripAdvisor duo nudge ahead of Wotif - Top Australia travel websites, September 24 2011
By PhocusWire | September 28, 2011
TripAdvisor Australia and the main international site combined have pushed past Wotif in the top ten travel websites in Australia. Read More
Tripadvisor makes itself more accessible to owners via widget center
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Tripadvisor makes itself more accessible to owners via widget center
By Linda Fox | September 28, 2011
Tripadvisor has opened up a widget center for hotels and other businesses within the hospitality and tourism arenas. Read More
Not just hotel reviews: TripAdvisor now emphasizes traveler photos
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Not just hotel reviews: TripAdvisor now emphasizes traveler photos
By Dennis Schaal | September 27, 2011
If you liked or disliked TripAdvisor's hotel reviews, you now have traveler-taken photos to consider. Read More
Reevoo creates consumer protection manifesto ahead of travel sector launch
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Reevoo creates consumer protection manifesto ahead of travel sector launch
By Linda Fox | September 27, 2011
Reevoo, the consumer goods review specialist, has received a thumbs up from Government for creating a manifesto guaranteeing the authenticity of its reviews. Read More
Top two in each sector fall - Top US travel sites, September 24 2011
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Top two in each sector fall - Top US travel sites, September 24 2011
By PhocusWire | September 26, 2011
The two leading travel websites in the agency, accommodation and airline categories in the US all experienced declines in market share this week. Read More
Tripadvisor adds Fodor's professional recommendations for ultimate trip planning experience
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Tripadvisor adds Fodor's professional recommendations for ultimate trip planning experience
By Linda Fox | September 23, 2011
Tripadvisor has further strengthened its offering through a content sharing deal with guidebook specialist Fodor's. Read More
TripAdvisor says Google threatened search lock-out
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TripAdvisor says Google threatened search lock-out
By Dennis Schaal | September 22, 2011
Officials from TripAdvisor and Yelp say Google threatened to shut them out of search altogether if they didn't provide their content to Google Places. Read More
Cruise Critic seals first deal to give user reviews to external agent site
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Cruise Critic seals first deal to give user reviews to external agent site
By Kevin May | September 19, 2011
Perhaps learning from the mothership, TripAdvisor-owned Cruise Critic has signed its first agreement to supply user reviews to a third party agent site, Virgin Holidays Cruises. Read More
TripAdvisor: First travel site to reach 50M visitors, but now what?
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TripAdvisor: First travel site to reach 50M visitors, but now what?
By Dennis Schaal | September 19, 2011
TripAdvisor now claims to the "first standalone travel brand" to hit the 50 million unique monthly visitor mark. Read More
Best of Tnooz Last Week - Google reveals, TripAdvisor shifts, Facebook dislikes
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Best of Tnooz Last Week - Google reveals, TripAdvisor shifts, Facebook dislikes
By PhocusWire | September 18, 2011
What were the best articles on Tnooz last week? Read More
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