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 eyes Amazon strategy and launches affiliate scheme
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TripAdvisor eyes Amazon strategy and launches affiliate scheme
By Kevin May | May 5, 2010
TripAdvisor will be unveiling yet another revenue stream later today as it looks to build on the example set by book retailer Amazon by entering the affiliate marketing sector. Read More
Expedia Inc Q1 2010 results - bitesize summary
By Kevin May | April 29, 2010
Expedia released its Q1 2010 results this afternoon. As quick overview is as follows: Read More
Expedia up to something? Many sites down on same day as financial results
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Expedia up to something? Many sites down on same day as financial results
By Kevin May | April 29, 2010
Now either Expedia Inc has something major to announce at its Q1 2010 earnings call later today or a major upgrade was given a rather quirky schedule time. Read More
TripAdvisor walks TripWow down the red carpet and goes Hollywood in 28 seconds
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TripAdvisor walks TripWow down the red carpet and goes Hollywood in 28 seconds
By Dennis Schaal | April 26, 2010
TripAdvisor turned to sister company TravelPod to debut a vacation-slideshow builder for consumers, and TV and movie-industry folks were recruited to fine-tune the user experience. Read More
TripAdvisor and Expedia face legal action in France over hotel listings
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TripAdvisor and Expedia face legal action in France over hotel listings
By Kevin May | April 19, 2010
A union of French hoteliers is taking legal action against user review giant TripAdvisor and parent company Expedia over what it calls "unfair commercial practices". Read More
If TravelPost traffic numbers unimpressive, what did Expedia alums really get?
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If TravelPost traffic numbers unimpressive, what did Expedia alums really get?
By Dennis Schaal | April 12, 2010
Why did Greg Slyngstad, Simon Breakwell, Rich Barton and the rest of the ex-Expedia gang at NewTravelCo decide to acquire hotel-review site TravelPost from Kayak and what did the startup actually get? Read More
TUI showing faith in media revenue as Cheqqer expansion across Europe begins
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TUI showing faith in media revenue as Cheqqer expansion across Europe begins
By Kevin May | April 8, 2010
European tour operating giant TUI Travel is to begin a gradual roll-out of its Cheqqer user generated content site following the success of a Dutch pilot scheme. Read More
If TripAdvisor made TV commercials, would they look like this?
By Kevin May | April 2, 2010
Just for fun. When TripAdvisor finally uses TV advertising to remind the industry about its power and influence, perhaps this is the style its creative agency will adopt. Read More
TripAdvisor spoof-profiles fictional hotel, sponsored links just in case
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TripAdvisor spoof-profiles fictional hotel, sponsored links just in case
By Dennis Schaal | March 29, 2010
The fictional hotel, Schrute Farms in Honesdale, Pa, boasts of hundreds of reviews on TripAdvisor. Read More
Expedia alums at NewTravelco acquire TravelPost from Kayak
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Expedia alums at NewTravelco acquire TravelPost from Kayak
By Dennis Schaal | March 26, 2010
Want to know what the ex-Expedia quartet at NewTravelCo is up to? Read More
TripAdvisorPro - premium service for hotels? Not so fast
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TripAdvisorPro - premium service for hotels? Not so fast
By Dennis Schaal | March 26, 2010
Conspiracy theorists and sleuths among us were intrigued when we observed the existence of Twitter account @TripAdvisorPro. Read More
Not to be outdone by Google hotel maps, TripAdvisor debuts maps with vacation-rental pricing
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Not to be outdone by Google hotel maps, TripAdvisor debuts maps with vacation-rental pricing
By Dennis Schaal | March 25, 2010
In its bid to move its vacation-rental listings' business up a notch, TripAdvisor introduced a new mapping feature on its vacation-rental pages that depicts -- in some cases -- price ranges for a stay,... Read More
Six critical issues to consider with social media in travel
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Six critical issues to consider with social media in travel
By Kevin May | March 24, 2010
Interesting study by media planning and buying agency Total Media paints a good and very concise picture of how the travel sector is being affected by social media. Read More
TripAdvisor finally unveils mobile version of website
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TripAdvisor finally unveils mobile version of website
By Kevin May | March 23, 2010
TripAdvisor, considered by many one of the busiest sites to read on a desktop let alone a mobile device, has launched a version for smartphones. Read More
Why mobile is about to change how travel companies use social media
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Why mobile is about to change how travel companies use social media
By Viewpoints | March 22, 2010
The travel industry has embraced the power of user generated content while social media management is becoming a core competency. Read More
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