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 accuses TV star and hotel owner of intimidating hotel guests
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TripAdvisor accuses TV star and hotel owner of intimidating hotel guests
By Kevin May | January 25, 2011
High profile TV star and entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne was labelled a bully today by user review giant TripAdvisor, as the row between the pair intensified. Read More
TripAdvisor: Google abusing its power with Google Places
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TripAdvisor: Google abusing its power with Google Places
By Kevin May | January 24, 2011
Google is playing with its own algorithm and market leading position to ensure Google Places wins over competing sites, TripAdvisor CEO Steve Kaufer says. Read More
UK government wants to axe hotel star ratings, web systems better
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UK government wants to axe hotel star ratings, web systems better
By Kevin May | January 24, 2011
UK tourist authorities are to withdraw their support for the long-standing hotel star rating system, claiming user reviews are a better indicator of quality. Read More
TLabs Showcase - GuestBook
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TLabs Showcase - GuestBook
By Kevin May | January 13, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based B2B hotel reviewing service GuestBook. Read More
Rough guide to new developments in hotel web reputation
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Rough guide to new developments in hotel web reputation
By Viewpoints | January 12, 2011
As we look back on the past year of reputation management technology for hotels, there were a number of important developments to consider as we head into 2011. Read More
TripAdvisor launches airline user rating system
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TripAdvisor launches airline user rating system
By Kevin May | January 12, 2011
Hotel review giant TripAdvisor launches a new service today in the US and UK allowing users to leave ratings for airlines featured on its flight search product. Read More
TripAdvisor content on Google still restricted, but talks continue
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TripAdvisor content on Google still restricted, but talks continue
By Kevin May | January 11, 2011
TripAdvisor maintains that its decision to restrict reviews from streaming into pages on Google Places remains in place, despite reports to the contrary. Read More
Top tips to maximize the impact of a hotel page on TripAdvisor
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Top tips to maximize the impact of a hotel page on TripAdvisor
By Viewpoints | January 5, 2011
According to a recent MSNBC poll, 86% of respondents indicated that they rely on TripAdvisor and other travel sites to gauge traveler sentiment before they make their lodging choice. Read More
Revinate joins TripAdvisor data licensing scheme
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Revinate joins TripAdvisor data licensing scheme
By Kevin May | January 4, 2011
Hotel online reputation management service Revinate is the latest company to tap into the official data set offered by TripAdvisor through its growing licensing scheme. Read More
TripAdvisor reveals further Facebook integration, claims travel revolution
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TripAdvisor reveals further Facebook integration, claims travel revolution
By Kevin May | December 21, 2010
TripAdvisor has unveiled a major upgrade to its Facebook Trip Friends service, creating what is essentially a mini-Facebook within the user review giant's site. Read More
TripAdvisor modifies mobile app to bring extras for iPad users
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TripAdvisor modifies mobile app to bring extras for iPad users
By Kevin May | December 20, 2010
TripAdvisor has upgraded its existing smartphone application for the iPhone to include features especially for users of the sister iPad tablet. Read More
TripAdvisor shrugs off reports, Google blockade still in place
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TripAdvisor shrugs off reports, Google blockade still in place
By Kevin May | December 14, 2010
TripAdvisor confirmed today that despite reports to the contrary its decision to stop reviews from reaching the pages of Google Places remains intact. Read More
Google Places blocked from using TripAdvisor reviews
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Google Places blocked from using TripAdvisor reviews
By Kevin May | December 8, 2010
Now here is an interesting development - Google is no longer able to stream in reviews from TripAdvisor to Places pages after the user review giant blocked it. Read More
TripAdvisor page views suggest Gulf tourism still suffering
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TripAdvisor page views suggest Gulf tourism still suffering
By Dennis Schaal | November 30, 2010
If TripAdvisor page view trends equate into tourism dollars won or lost, then Gulf Coast beach destinations haven't recovered from the BP oil spill. Read More
Joobili introduces premium listings for events, axes forums
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Joobili introduces premium listings for events, axes forums
By Kevin May | November 29, 2010
Trip planning service Joobili officially unveiled its own version of sponsored listings this week, a system to provide event organisers with better visibility on the site. Read More
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