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.

Away Network, Lodging.com embark on new strategies
News / Online
Away Network, Lodging.com embark on new strategies
By Dennis Schaal | October 4, 2009
The Away Network, which traces its roots to 1999, has been true all these years to its initial focus on destinations. And, another advertising/media network, the TripAdvisor Media Network, found its... Read More
The internet is ruining travel journalism
News / Online
The internet is ruining travel journalism
By Viewpoints | October 1, 2009
Being a journalist I'm partial to a good headline. And I figured I needed something to grab attention for my first post on Tnooz. I'm delighted to be in such talented company, but I wonder if I've got... Read More
Direct Holidays taking unconventional route with new review site
News / Online
Direct Holidays taking unconventional route with new review site
By Kevin May | September 28, 2009
There is a dilemma facing many travel companies when they decide that implementing online user reviews is one of the best ways to improve their content and trigger some user interaction. European tour... Read More
Viator comes of age, but will hop-on for global expansion
News / Online
Viator comes of age, but will hop-on for global expansion
By Dennis Schaal | September 24, 2009
Formed in 1995 in Sydney, Viator, with its Paris Chocolate and Pastry Food Tours, as well as the traditional Moulin Rouge gawking fests, is all grown up. Headquartered in San Francisco, with regional... Read More
Is TripAdvisor gearing up to launch its big iPhone app?
News / Online
Is TripAdvisor gearing up to launch its big iPhone app?
By Kevin May | September 24, 2009
Twitter has become an interesting playground for brands of all shapes and sizes to test their marketplace - or at least their followers. Travel brands are no exception, throwing out links to new pages... Read More
Expedia deal indicates push on white labels
News / Online
Expedia deal indicates push on white labels
By Kevin May | September 11, 2009
Expedia appears to be seeing the benefit of partnering with as many third parties as possible through its Affiliate Network. After stating earlier this summer that there is “no technical limit” to the... Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2026