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.

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
Three times more people view TripAdvisor reviews on sites other than TripAdvisor
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Three times more people view TripAdvisor reviews on sites other than TripAdvisor
By Kevin May | June 1, 2011
Just when some hoped TripAdvisor couldn't get much bigger it has now emerged that its reviews are being viewed by 150 million people every month elsewhere on the web. Read More
Six out of ten mobile users now downloading travel apps
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Six out of ten mobile users now downloading travel apps
By Kevin May | May 27, 2011
A survey has found 60% of mobile phone users have now downloaded and used a travel-related smartphone application. Read More
TripAdvisor review system added to rental site, includes guest verification
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TripAdvisor review system added to rental site, includes guest verification
By Kevin May | May 16, 2011
TripAdvisor-owned Holiday Lettings has included user reviews on the site from today, but with an important twist: homeowners can verify the guest stayed at the property. Read More
Why consumer travel reviews beat the professionals every time
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Why consumer travel reviews beat the professionals every time
By Viewpoints | May 13, 2011
Professionally-written travel reviews are a turn-off for consumers, whose "everyman" instincts lead them to identify more strongly with the amateur approach. Read More
French government joins legal threat against TripAdvisor
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French government joins legal threat against TripAdvisor
By Kevin May | May 11, 2011
French hoteliers involved in a long-running legal saga over alleged "unfair commercial practices" by TripAdvisor and Expedia have secured the support of the French government. Read More
TripAdvisor extends flight search to six new countries
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TripAdvisor extends flight search to six new countries
By Kevin May | May 10, 2011
TripAdvisor launches its flight metasearch system outside of the US and UK for the first time today, with Ireland, Canada, France, Italy, Germany and Spain joining in. Read More
Five advanced tips to help hotels attract guests via the web
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Five advanced tips to help hotels attract guests via the web
By Viewpoints | May 4, 2011
TripAdvisor recently conducted two surveys: the first asked US travelers about their 2011 travel plans, and the second asked US accommodation owners about their strategies for attracting guests and... Read More
Expedia takes risk and bets on new technology platform
By Dennis Schaal | April 29, 2011
Expedia Inc. is in the process of transitioning Expedia brands to a new global technology platform, a move that the CEO says may pressure margins and is a risk. Read More
Time to still remember the Old School customer feedback system for hotels
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Time to still remember the Old School customer feedback system for hotels
By Patrick Landman | March 21, 2011
Having travelled a lot in the last month I have been observing some great differences in the levels with which hotels are looking for feedback from their guests. Read More
Latest Google crackdown: Travel sites with keyword based domains
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Latest Google crackdown: Travel sites with keyword based domains
By Kevin May | March 17, 2011
Another day, another change to the Google search algorithm likely to send a shiver down the spine of some travel brands heavily reliant on traffic from the search giant. Read More
The importance of mobile in the minds of business travellers
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The importance of mobile in the minds of business travellers
By Kevin May | March 14, 2011
Some interesting datapoints here which point to the growing demand by business travellers for enhanced mobile services before and during a trip. Read More
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