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 adds rail into flight metasearch channel
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TripAdvisor adds rail into flight metasearch channel
By Kevin May | July 6, 2011
Interesting ramping up of metasearch services from TripAdvisor today with the addition of European rail services to its existing flight metasearch engine. Read More
Two thirds of hotels want to offer bookings via a mobile
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Two thirds of hotels want to offer bookings via a mobile
By Kevin May | July 1, 2011
Hoteliers appear to be coming round to the world of mobile and yet another new channel to manage - 66% believe it is now important to offer bookings via a handset. Read More
Zuckerberg: Ten tips by big sister for using Facebook in travel
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Zuckerberg: Ten tips by big sister for using Facebook in travel
By Glenn Gruber | June 28, 2011
The opening keynote at HITEC in Austin, Texas, last week was given by Facebook’s Zuckerberg. Read More
TripAdvisor survey: Social media, mobile more important than email marketing
By Dennis Schaal | June 22, 2011
When lodging owners in the U.S. are crafting their marketing strategies, they see social media and mobile as more important than email marketing and paid listings on user-review websites. Read More
TripAdvisor spinoff delayed until late 2011
By Dennis Schaal | June 21, 2011
Expedia Inc.'s spinoff of TripAdvisor has been delayed "weeks, not months," and should be completed before the end of 2011. Read More
Expedia wants to put human touch back into online agencies [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | June 20, 2011
With Thomas Cook closing in and Thomson clinging on to the top spot, this week is probably about the right time to launch a major new branding campaign at Expedia in Europe. Read More
Expedia reigns supreme - Top Canada travel sites, June 18 2011
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Expedia reigns supreme - Top Canada travel sites, June 18 2011
By PhocusWire | June 20, 2011
Expedia's stranglehold on the Canadian online travel market shows no signs of abating, with the company's brands dominating the agency and accommodation sectors. Read More
TripAdvisor and Travelex sign major currency service deal
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TripAdvisor and Travelex sign major currency service deal
By Kevin May | June 17, 2011
Foreign exchange service Travelex is to provide overseas currency information on TripAdvisor, the first time a third party system has been integrated into the user review site. Read More
TripAdvisor reviews added to First Choice website, three years late
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TripAdvisor reviews added to First Choice website, three years late
By Kevin May | June 15, 2011
News that TripAdvisor reviews will be added to the website of long haul tour operator First Choice sounds like just another content partnership - but the reality is somewhat different. Read More
Wimdu captures mammoth $90M funding round for apartment rental push
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Wimdu captures mammoth $90M funding round for apartment rental push
By Kevin May | June 15, 2011
Looks like investment bragging rights belong to apartment rental service Wimdu after confirming an eye-watering $90 million funding round ahead of rival Airbnb making its own deal official. Read More
TripAdvisor begins handing out badges to reviewers
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TripAdvisor begins handing out badges to reviewers
By Dennis Schaal | June 14, 2011
TripAdvisor began giving reviewers badges on all of its global websites. Read More
Jetsetter plots flashy expansion, heads to the UK first
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Jetsetter plots flashy expansion, heads to the UK first
By Kevin May | June 13, 2011
Flash sales business Jetsetter is branching out from its base of North America, opening a dedicated version for UK consumers this week. Read More
Half of travellers using mobile for planning in destinations despite roaming fees
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Half of travellers using mobile for planning in destinations despite roaming fees
By Kevin May | June 9, 2011
Despite frustration about overseas roaming charges for mobiles, 45% of travellers are still using their devices to plan and research trips when in-resort. Read More
Expedia in structural reverse, appoints country managers in Europe
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Expedia in structural reverse, appoints country managers in Europe
By Kevin May | June 6, 2011
Two and a half years after a major reorganisation to streamline the company by business units instead of geography, Expedia is hiring country managers once again. Read More
TripAdvisor still irked by Google and hotel reviews on Places
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TripAdvisor still irked by Google and hotel reviews on Places
By Kevin May | June 6, 2011
TripAdvisor CEO Steve Kaufer doesn't usually say very much on Twitter - but when he does it's usually pointed or relevant, in this case calling Google "slimy". Read More
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