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OTAs & Tour Operators

Most popular destinations for Singaporeans this summer

Kristin Mariano May 23, 2022

Tripadvisor has released its Seasonal Travel Index, using a combination of search and sentiment data to reveal what is on the minds of Singaporean travellers ahead of the busy summer travel…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Tripadvisor launches new self-service advertising tool

Kristin Mariano May 20, 2022

Tripadvisor has launched Tripadvisor AdExpress, rebranding and adding new features to its popular self-service tool, previously named Tripadvisor Media Manager.

TripAdvisor says ‘Be kind, write a review’

Megha Paul Apr 28, 2022

Tripadvisor is calling all travellers to brush up on their typing skills and get ready to turn their memories into invaluable guidance in the form of a review

OTAs & Tour Operators

Tripadvisor Names The World’s Best Beaches

Joe Cusmano Mar 4, 2022

According to Tripadvisor users, the best beach in the world for 2022 is, not unexpectedly, located in the Caribbean, where four of this year’s top 10 beaches are located.

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Best Cities In The World Where To Eat: 2022 Ranking

Joe Cusmano Feb 1, 2022

Users of TripAdvisor, who report on restaurants (and hotels) across the globe daily about their highs and lows, decided on the top 25 greatest cities to dine in.

Top 10 world’s most popular destinations for 2022

Megha Paul Jan 25, 2022

Tripadvisor’s newly unveiled Travellers’ Choice Awards for Destinations – The Best of the Best Destinations revealed Dubai has surpassed London to become most popular vacation destination…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Bali named as most popular destination in Asia for 2022

Kristin Mariano Jan 21, 2022

If 2021 was the year travellers dipped their toes in the water with smaller getaways and outdoors trips, 2022 is shaping up to be the year we return to travel in a big way.

OTAs & Tour Operators

2022 is the year of the travel rebound – Tripadvisor report

Kristin Mariano Jan 12, 2022

Tripadvisor, in partnership with Ipsos MORI, publishes a new report, “Travel in 2022: A Look Ahead”.

Tripadvisor CEO set to retire in 2022, search for successor is on

Megha Paul Nov 11, 2021

Tripadvisor has announced the company's co-founder and long-time CEO, Stephen Kaufer, will step down from his position at Tripadvisor in 2022

Reopening updates

5 destinations open for travel right now

Kristin Mariano Nov 10, 2021

As vaccination rates continue to go up, more destinations are reopening to tourists.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Over half of Singaporeans are planning trips in November and December

Kristin Mariano Nov 5, 2021

The end of year holiday season is right around the corner and with high vaccination rates and Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) in place, Singaporeans are psyched to get back out there. A new…

Tripadvisor unveils new app as summer travel rebounds

Kristin Mariano Jun 30, 2021

Tripadvisor has unveiled a newly refreshed mobile app for iOS and Android users, just in time for the summer travel rebound happening across the globe. The new app aims to make us all travel…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Vaccinations driving surge in UK tourism demand – Tripadvisor

Kristin Mariano Jun 10, 2021

Tripadvisor has revealed that vaccine rollouts globally are driving increasing demand for summer holidays, with vaccinated travellers more likely to stay longer and spend more on their trips…

Tripadvisor launches live sentiment dashboard to support global tourism recovery

Kristin Mariano Feb 26, 2021

Tripadvisor has announced the arrival of a live data intelligence dashboard available to destination marketing organisations (DMOs), powered by Tourism Sentiment Index.

Reopening updates

Revealed! The world’s Top 10 beaches for 2021

Megha Paul Feb 25, 2021

Tripadvisor has just the thing to help you escape, as its annual travellers’ choice Best of the Best Awards for Beaches have been revealed

OTAs & Tour Operators

“Alexa, Explore Abu Dhabi”: Tripadvisor launches virtual voice tour

Kristin Mariano Feb 1, 2021

Alexa customers in the UK will be able to say “Alexa, Explore Abu Dhabi” and be taken on an immersive voice tour of the destination.

OTAs & Tour Operators

5 traveller trends in 2021

Kristin Mariano Jan 25, 2021

Tripadvisor has released the findings of a new research report based on the platform’s unique insight into shifting traveller trends.

Health and safety top concerns for APAC travellers: PATA

Megha Paul Sep 21, 2020

PATA's new report has revealed Health and safety are top-of-mind for consumers when selecting a destination

Abu Dhabi partners with Tripadvisor in new campaign to drive traveller inspiration

Kristin Mariano Sep 16, 2020

Tripadvisor has launched Tripadvisor Navigator, a proprietary first-party data platform delivering audience targeting, insights, and performance reporting.

Tripadvisor’s ‘Travel Safe’ Tools highlights health and safety protocols

Kristin Mariano Jun 25, 2020

Tripadvisor has launched a new suite of “Travel Safe” tools to help consumers find, filter for, and validate health and safety information to feel more confident with their future travel…

TripAdvisor lets go of 900 employees

Kristin Mariano May 1, 2020

TripAdvisor CEO and co-founder Stephen Kaufer has announced that the company is reducing its workforce due to the effects of COVID-19 pandemic, which has largely affected the travel industry

TripAdvisor’s Hotels for Health bridges NHS and hotels at this time of crisis

Kristin Mariano Apr 27, 2020

Tripadvisor has launched Hotels for Health, a programme to connect NHS trusts with hotels who can supply rooms in this time of need.

Tripadvisor launches new features to help restaurants during COVID-19 crisis

Kristin Mariano Apr 14, 2020

Tripadvisor has launched the first of several initiatives to provide immediate economic support to our local communities, enabling diners and travellers to assist in the long term recovery…

Top 10 most booked attractions on Tripadvisor

Kristin Mariano Dec 18, 2019

Here are TripAdvisor’s most booked attractions in the world for 2019, and tour suggestions for your next trip:

TripAdvisor’s TheFork acquires Michelin’s Bookatable under strategic partnership

Kristin Mariano Dec 4, 2019

Michelin and TripAdvisor have entered into content and licensing partnership, combining the gastronomic expertise of the Michelin Guide with the power of TripAdvisor’s large customer…

Travel tech this week: The first airline ticket on the blockchain and more

Kristin Mariano Nov 28, 2019

This week in the travel tech industry, the first airline ticket through a blockchain has been issued. TripAdvisor has launched self-service advertising and Amadeus for Developers offers…

Too trippy: Mega collaboration sees the introduction of TripAdvisor China

Alastair Newport Nov 7, 2019

Trip.com and TripAdvisor have released news that the two online giants have come together in a strategic partnership which they hope will push the brands' global presence even further, by…

MakeMyTrip inks pact with TripAdvisor

Megha Paul Oct 11, 2019

MakeMyTrip has signed an agreement with travel platform major TripAdvisor to offer choices for local experiences at international destinations to outbound Indian tourists. Travellers…

TripAdvisor takes steps to free the whales

Megha Paul Oct 4, 2019

TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets for attractions that continue to contribute to the captivity of future generations of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises), according to a…

Travel tech this week: From staycation to golf tourism

Kristin Mariano Sep 19, 2019

This week, Airbnb has revealed staycation trends in MENA region, while TripAdvisor has released a transparency report. Lastly, stat-up golfscape has launced in Ireland enhancing the…

Harry’s game: Duke of Sussex launches new Booking.com, Ctrip & TripAdvisor collaboration

Alastair Newport Sep 4, 2019

The Duke of Sussex has announced a new global partnership aimed at improving conservation, environmental protection and expanding local community economic development by encouraging…

TripAdvisor introduces new sponsored content experience

Megha Paul Jul 31, 2019

TripAdvisor has announced a new sponsorship opportunity exclusively for tourism organisations intent on driving increased engagement of their content within the newly revamped…

Chinese tourism in UK up by 133% – TripAdvisor

Kristin Mariano Jul 9, 2019

A new travel trends study by TripAdvisor reveals that travellers from China are on the rise, and show no sign of slowing when it comes to visiting the UK.

Travel tech this week: New apps, partnerships, and acquisitions

Kristin Mariano Mar 7, 2019

This week, we saw some companies launched new features of their apps or websites, while others forged new partnerships and acquisitions.

Thailand, India dominate Asia’s Top 25 Beaches

Kristin Mariano Mar 4, 2019

Thailand and India proved they have the most beautiful beaches in the region as both countries have the most entry in this year’s Top 25 Beaches in Asia by TripAdvisor.

TripAdvisor vies to be your new Facebook for travel

Kristin Mariano Nov 14, 2018

TripAdvisor has launched its new website to inspire users to book their next travel. On its brand new social platform, users can discover useful content – travel tips and recommendation from…

TripAdvisor highlights its Experiences business in new TV ads

Christian Tolentino Oct 10, 2018

TripAdvisor has launched a new TV ad campaign across the US, starring the platform’s spokes-owl Little Wiser.

Sydney to host ‘Maximum Occupancy Accommodation Industry Conference’

Mili Sep 4, 2018

A must-attend for hoteliers and accommodation providers of all types, Australasia's leading accommodation industry conference Maximum Occupancy returns to Sydney in 2018.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

A look into TripAdvisor’s Refugee Youth Summer Academy trip to Ellis Island

Christian Tolentino Aug 7, 2018

TripAdvisor and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) launched the Welcome Home campaign, designed to provide refugees with opportunities to explore and start a new life.

Discover another story of Japan by JAL

Alastair Newport Aug 6, 2018

With tourists increasingly interested in authentic, local experiences; Japan Airlines (JAL) announced last week it would be updating its "Untold Stories of Japan" video platform, as well as…

TripAdvisor launches machine learning tech to auto-select primary photos

Christian Tolentino Aug 2, 2018

TripAdvisor has launched a new feature for primary property photos, which uses machine learning to auto select high-performing images for accommodation listings.

Infographic: Discover London’s best-loved attractions according to social media

Alastair Newport Jul 26, 2018

Infographic: Central London Apartments has revealed the favourite tourist attractions in London.

TripAdvisor reinvestment pushes Eatigo total to $25 million

Alastair Newport Jul 16, 2018

Following its launch in the Thai capital Bangkok in 2014, restaurant reservations and discount app Eatigo has announced that it has received further funding from original investor…

TripAdvisor enhances Sponsored Placements with new performance analytics

Christian Tolentino Jul 4, 2018

TripAdvisor has launched a new ads performance reporting for Sponsored Placements along with new enhancements to the Business Advantage solution.

Here’s how much money OTAs are spending for paid search advertising

Christian Tolentino Jun 8, 2018

A new research by Kantar Media revealed Booking.com as the biggest spender, while TripAdvisor takes the top spot for organic search.

Sponsored Placements will give your hotel top ranking on TripAdvisor – for a price

Christian Tolentino Apr 4, 2018

Good news for hoteliers but perhaps bad news for impartiality today as TripAdvisor has launched Sponsored Placements - an advertising solution that helps accommodation businesses reach the…

When in Rome – take the best tour on Earth, guaranteed by TripAdvisor

Christian Tolentino Mar 21, 2018

Every time we book a tour somewhere, all we can do is cross our fingers and hope for an amazing experience. But with TripAdvisor’s 2018 Travel Trends Report, we now know the best tour in the…

The most romantic hotels in the world according to TripAdvisor reviews

Christian Tolentino Feb 12, 2018

Romance is in the air and we're giving you a list of the most romantic hotels in the world according to reviews from TripAdvisor.

Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur named as best hotel in India

Alastair Newport Jan 25, 2018

Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur has been named the Best Hotel in India by the world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor in their coveted annual Travellers’ Choice Awards. The magnificent palace…

OTAs & Tour Operators

TripAdvisor’s Viator launches travel agent booking programme

Jill Sayles Oct 3, 2017 16

TripAdvisor’s Viator has announced the launch of its Travel Agent Programme (TAP), a new booking platform created for travel agents. Agents can now book directly through Viator, gaining…

TripAdvisor reveals surging Chinese demand for Thailand travel

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2017

A new report from TripAdvisor has revealed that Chinese interest in travel to Thailand continues to soar, building on already strong visitor arrivals. China was found to be the…

TripAdvisor delivers food to hungry travellers

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2017

TripAdvisor has partnered with Deliveroo, the food delivery service, to allow its users to place orders with restaurants and have meals delivered to their accommodation. Integrating…

TripAdvisor showcases Thai shopping malls to Chinese travellers

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2017

TripAdvisor has launched a new initiative designed to target Chinese outbound travellers' demand for retail therapy in Thailand. Under the new scheme, the travel review site has…

TripAdvisor creates “Storyboard” photo feature for hoteliers

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2017

TripAdvisor has introduced a new photo tool that aims to allow accommodation providers to combine their best images with their top reviews. The new “Storyboard” feature replaces…

Airlines and Aviation

TripAdvisor reveals India’s highest-rated airlines

Mark Elliott Apr 16, 2017

TripAdvisor has released the results of its first ever "Travelers' Choice" awards for airlines, with Jet Airways and IndiGo proving the most popular Indian carriers. The results were…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA, Thai Smile top TripAdvisor’s airline rankings

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2017

Singapore Airlines and Thai Smile topped the Asian rankings in TripAdvisor's first ever Travellers' Choice awards for airlines, while Emirates was the world's highest-rated carrier. In…

Cheaper rates ‘good news for UK hotel sector’: TripAdvisor

Aaron Greenwood Feb 28, 2017

TripAdvisor has announced the results of its 2017 Hotel Pricing Report, revealing global accommodation trends based on TripAdvisor hotel booking data. Designed to highlight destinations…

Hilton connects to TripAdvisor “Instant Booking”

Mark Elliott Jan 10, 2017

Hilton Worldwide has started enabling TripAdvisor users to book its hotels without leaving the travel review site. The company has made its entire portfolio of 13 global brands…

Victory for wildlife groups as TripAdvisor stops selling animal attractions

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2016

TripAdvisor has announced that it will stop selling tickets to tourist attractions where visitors can interact with animals. The travel site confirmed this week that its ticketing…

Attractions & Tours

Revealed: Asia’s best museums

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2016

Asia's most highly-rated museums have been revealed by TripAdvisor. Using an algorithm to determine the quality and quantity of reviews received by the region’s museums over a 12-month…

TripAdvisor revamps homepage with activity focus

Mark Elliott Sep 7, 2016

TripAdvisor has redesigned its homepage with a greater focus on attractions, tours and activities. In line with the revamp, the travel site has introduced a ‘Things to Do’ widget on…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2016

TOMOE MAKINO has become TripAdvisor's new country manager for Japan. He joins the travel site from Twitter, where he served as senior growth director for Japan. Makino has also held…

Ibis Seef Manama gets recognised

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2016

Ibis Seef Manama recently announced that it received a TripAdvisor certificate of excellence. The certification is based on traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year and…

Best Western GB celebrates TripAdvisor success

Aaron Greenwood May 26, 2016

Best Western Great Britain is celebrating almost half of the brand’s properties having received TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence awards, including all the new soft branded BW Premier…

Young Chinese embrace independent travel – study

Mark Elliott May 12, 2016

An increasing number of Chinese travellers are shunning group tours and embracing independent travel, a new study has found. In its "China Unbounded: The Rapid Rise of China’s…

Asian hotels cheapest if booked within three months of travel

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2016

Travellers in Asia can save money if they book their hotels within three months of their check-in date, a new report has revealed. According to TripAdvisor's “Best Time to Book”…

Natural wonders the biggest draw for Asian female travellers

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2016

Nature and food are the biggest drawcards for Asian female travellers, a new study has revealed. In a report released to coincide with International Women's Day, TripAdvisor found that…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2016

TORSTEN EDENS has been appointed as Diethelm Travel's new group operating director. Edens moves to the company's Bangkok head office from his previous role as managing director for…

TripAdvisor launches new Hong Kong sites

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2016

TripAdvisor has launched two new sites for users in Hong Kong. The tripadvisor.com.hk site is available in traditional Chinese while en.tripadvisor.com.hk is in English, and both sites…

TripAdvisor revamps destination pages with new partner programme

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2016

TripAdvisor has revamped its destination pages and unveiled a new initiative that allows tourism boards and destination management organisations (DMOs) to customise their content. The…

TripAdvisor brings Instant Booking to India

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2016

TripAdvisor has expanded the 'Instant Booking' initiative, making it available in India for the first time. The concept, which allows users to book hotels without leaving the…

TripAdvisor brings Instant Booking to Asia

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2016

TripAdvisor has expanded its 'Instant Booking' initiative, making it available in Asia for the first time. The concept, which allows users to book hotels without leaving the TripAdvisor…

Al Maha bags top spot in 2016 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2016

Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai has bagged multiple honours in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards for Hotels for the fourth consecutive year. Awarded…

Airlines and Aviation

Cheap flights drive travel, new study reveals

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2015

The availability of cheap flights is a key factor in driving travellers to destinations they may not have otherwise visited, a new report has revealed. In its 2016 TripBarometer…

Indian cities rise in popularity on TripAdvisor

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2015

Two Indian cities topped the Asia Pacific rankings in TripAdvisor's Travellers’ Choice awards for "Destinations on the Rise". The world's largest travel site revealed this week that…

Secret Escapes signs deal with Jetsetter

Gemma Greenwood Nov 18, 2015

London-based luxury flash deals site Secret Escapes has announced a strategic partnership with luxury travel website Jetsetter, which is part of the TripAdvisor family of travel sites.…

TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals launches dashboard for owners

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2015

TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals has launched a new ‘owner dashboard’, designed to help homeowners and property managers update their listings and take bookings. The new solution was…

TripAdvisor to accelerate Instant Booking roll-out following Priceline deal

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2015

TripAdvisor expects to accelerate the global roll-out of its new Instant Booking platform following the recent signing of a major content deal with The Priceline Group. Earlier this…

TripAdvisor：布宜诺斯艾利斯含早餐住宿性价比最高

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2015

在一份最新调查里显示，布宜诺斯艾利斯在包括早餐的四星级酒店里，是全球的最佳选择。这份TripIndex早餐调查在10月和11月期间，调查了全球37个热门旅游目的地的包含早餐酒店的住宿费用，和住在同家酒店但是去当地小餐厅自己解决早餐两种不同方案。…

Priceline supplies inventory to TripAdvisor’s Instant Booking platform

Mark Elliott Oct 15, 2015

The Priceline Group has formed a new partnership with TripAdvisor that will see its hotel inventory placed on the new Instant Booking platform. Under the new tie-up, Booking.com will…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA teams up with TripAdvisor to promote Japan

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2015

ANA has launched a new online campaign with TripAdvisor, aimed at driving inbound travel to Japan. The campaign will use trending data by TripAdvisor in 14 countries with the aim of…

TripAdvisor：亚洲游客出行最依赖手机

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2015

根据旅游网站Tripadvisor在一份调查4.4万名用户与观光业者的报告指出，南美、中东与亚洲民众出国旅行时继续滑手机的频率较高，欧洲人则倾向把手机留在饭店房间就好。调查显示，泰国和中国旅客是最离不开手机的旅客（三分之二重度依赖手机），接下来是巴西（60%）、印度尼西亚（59%）和马来西亚（53%）。相比之下，德国仅有38%的人依赖手机，在法国这一比例为28%。…

Asian travellers among world’s most “connected” – report

Mark Elliott Jul 3, 2015

Asian travellers are among the most "connected" in the world, according to a new TripAdvisor study. In its 'TripBarometer Connected Traveler' report, TripAdvisor found that 49% of…

Hotelogix.com to integrate TripAdvisor’s Review Express offering

Aaron Greenwood Jun 15, 2015

Cloud-based property management system Hotelogix.com has formed a partnership with TripAdvisor to integrate Review Express, TripAdvisor’s review collection software, directly into its…

Holiday booking websites dominate UK travel expenditure: survey

Aaron Greenwood Jun 3, 2015

New research from TNS and commissioned by Webloyalty shows that almost half of Brits now use Tripadvisor and other online travel sites to plan their holiday break. The ‘Digital…

TripAdvisor targets China with new name and app

Mark Elliott May 27, 2015

TripAdvisor has embarked on a new push into China, with the unveiling of a new Chinese brand name and a mobile app for Chinese travellers. The company will now be known as 'Mao Tu…

Red Carnation Hotels celebrates TripAdvisor accolade

Aaron Greenwood May 20, 2015

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection has revealed that 12 of its properties have been inducted into TripAdvisor’s inaugural Hall of Fame, a higher proportion than any other UK hotel group.…

TripAdvisor使点评系统自动化

Mark Elliott Apr 30, 2015

TripAdvisor最近发明了一种新途径，将使酒店业者在客人入住后自动收集顾客们的网上在线评论。作为快捷点评系统的延伸，新方式将和酒店经营管理系统（PMS）以及预定引擎合作，让顾客们在入住后自动收到联系他们写点评的信息。 “根据最近的调查显示，70%酒店业者都表示会根据顾客们在TripAdvisor上的反馈来改善他们的服务，”Minesh…

TripAdvisor automates guest review requests

Mark Elliott Apr 29, 2015

TripAdvisor has developed a new tool that allows hoteliers to automatically collect online reviews following a guest’s stay. An extension of the Review Express solution, the new tool…

Jakarta, KL offer best value breaks – TripAdvisor

Mark Elliott Apr 2, 2015

Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur are among the world's best value destinations for hotel breaks, TripAdvisor has revealed. In its annual TripIndex Room Service report, the online travel…

Dubai makes Top 25 TripAdvisor 2015 Travellers’ Choice Destination

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2015

Dubai has been included on the Travellers’ Choice Destinations 2015 list released by TripAdvisor, and was the only UAE destination to make it into the top 25, taking 24th spot. The…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2015

MICHAEL ONG has been announced as the new vice president of growth & development for Pan Pacific. A Singaporean national, Ong joins the hotel group with 20 years of experience in the…

Accor signs up to TripAdvisor Instant Booking

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2015

Accor has agreed to participate in TripAdvisor's Instant Booking service, allowing users to make bookings for Accor hotels without leaving the TripAdvisor site. Currently available to…

Solo female travel on the rise in Southeast Asia

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2015

Southeast Asian women are taking an increasing number of solo trips, a new study has found. Launching the results of its new Women’s Travel Survey to coincide with International…

New TripAdvisor feature uncovers neighbourhoods

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2015

TripAdvisor has launched a new feature intended to allow users to explore interesting districts within a city. The 'Neighbourhoods' feature, which is available both on the desktop…

TripAdvisor launches Neighbourhoods feature

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2015

TripAdvisor has launched its ‘Neighbourhoods’ feature in an effort to help users discover and explore neighbourhoods within popular tourist destinations. “TripAdvisor’s new…

Britain boasts a top 5 beach in Europe

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2015

Woolacombe beach in Devon has been named a Top 5 Beach in Europe, according to a list compiled by TripAdvisor. And Weymouth beach in Dorset was eighth while three other UK beaches…

Okura offers instant bookings with TripAdvisor

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2015

The Okura Group has become the first Asia-based hotel company to join TripAdvisor's instant booking programme. The Japanese company will now make its hotel inventory available through…

Breaking news: TripAdvisor teams up with CNN

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2015

TripAdvisor has formed a major new partnership with US news company CNN International. From today (20 January 2015), CNN’s travel website, CNNTravel.com, will be integrated with…

ABTA and TripAdvisor finalists in WTTC awards

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2015

ABTA and TripAdvisor are among the finalists in the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. The two are of 15 that have been shortlisted for five…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2014

CHARAMPORN JOTIKASTHIRA has been confirmed as the new president of Thai Airways International. He joins the airline with extensive business experience, having held the role of president…

Southeast Asians more likely to work on holiday – study

Mark Elliott Nov 20, 2014

Southeast Asian travellers are more likely to continue working while on holiday, a new TripAdvisor report has found. Having polled almost 17,000 people across 14 countries, the study…

TripAdvisor launches new tour booking service

Mark Elliott Nov 14, 2014

TripAdvisor has launched a new feature that allows users to compare and book tours and tickets for attractions. The travel site has incorporated tour inventory and pricing information…

TripAdvisor eyes “huge opportunities” in Asia

Mark Elliott Nov 13, 2014

TripAdvisor is embarking on what could become an unprecedented period of growth for the company in Asia Pacific. With a new range of tools aimed at helping independent hotels and…

TripAdvisor personalises hotel recommendations

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2014

TripAdvisor has launched a new initiative designed to offer personalised hotel recommendations for travellers. The 'Just for You' feature is intended to offer hotel options based on a…

Attractions & Tours

Asia offers best value for F1 fans – study

Mark Elliott Sep 15, 2014

Asian Formula One fans get a better deal than their counterparts elsewhere in the world, according to a new study that reveals the average cost of attending a Grand Prix. Ahead of…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 10, 2014

MOHAMMED SHOEB has been named general manager of the Novotel Chennai SIPCOT, located in Chennai's main IT hub. Shoeb has 25 years’ hospitality experience including operations and sales…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 10, 2014

ERIC WONG has become the new vice president of Infor Hospitality, Asia Pacific. He will now be responsible for driving the IT company's growth in the hospitality sector. Wong has almost…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2014

ANGIE VAUX has been named as TripAdvisor's new commercial director for Asia Pacific. Ms Vaux moves to TripAdvisor from enterprise software company SAP, where she held the position of…

OTAs to start showing hotel Wi-Fi speed

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2014

Customers searching for hotels via several major online booking sites will now be able to check a property's internet speed before booking. Hotel WiFi Test, which measures the speed…

TripAdvisor finalises Viator acquisition

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2014

TripAdvisor has finalised its acquisition of activity portal Viator. The combination will help the reviews website to develop its activity and attractions link-up, while also…

Sabre connects with TripAdvisor

Mark Elliott Aug 6, 2014

Sabre has secured a new connection with TripAdvisor that will allow its hotel clients to display their rates on the hotel rating and review site. Sabre's Guest Connect Booking Engine…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2014

LILY CHENG has been appointed as TripAdvisor's new president for Asia Pacific, based in Beijing. Ms Cheng joins TripAdvisor from Expedia, where she helped develop the company's Asia…

TripAdvisor to acquire Viator

Mark Elliott Jul 25, 2014

TripAdvisor has entered into an agreement to acquire Viator, the online tour and attraction booking company. The deal, which is worth approximately US$200 million, will be mainly paid…

铂涛酒店集团与TripAdvisor正式展开合作

Simon Willmore Jul 10, 2014

信息时报消息，近日，“铂涛酒店集团”宣布与全球最大的旅游网站TripAdvisor开展战略合作。这意味着铂涛成为进入TripAdvisor企业名录服务的第一个中国酒店集团。据悉，双方此次的战略合作，主要基于搜索页面的展示和预订，第一阶段合作产品集中在经济型酒店品牌“7天”。…

TripAdvisor eases mobile bookings

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2014

TripAdvisor has launched a new instant booking feature on its mobile app and mobile website. The new tool allows travellers to make a hotel booking through TripAdvisor, without…

Three UK hotels make TripAdvisor’s European top 10

Mark Elliott May 14, 2014

Three hotels in the UK have been named among the top 10 in Europe with TripAdvisor users. Red Carnation’s Egerton House Hotel in London was 6th in the list of the top European hotels…

东南亚女性拥抱独自旅游

Simon Willmore May 8, 2014

新的研究报导显示，东南亚女性有越来越多的人喜爱独立旅行的概念。根据TripAdvisor 到到网 “女性及世界旅游调研“，超过三分之一（36%）来自新加，马来西亚，泰国以及印尼的女性表示她们独自旅游，其中43% 的人计划至少今年计划两次独自旅游。虽然对于在亚洲旅游对单身女性旅游不总是特别安全的顾虑，却有超过81%的女性计划在亚洲独自旅行，另外36%…

Choice partners TripAdvisor for mobile bookings

Mark Elliott May 8, 2014

Choice Hotels International has become the world's first hotel company to partner with TripAdvisor on its new 'TripAdvisor Instant Booking' feature for mobile devices. TripAdvisor is…

Southeast Asian women embrace independent travel

Mark Elliott May 8, 2014

Women in Southeast Asia are increasingly embracing the concept of independent travel, a new study has revealed. According to the findings of TripAdvisor's inaugural 'Women and the…

Minor Hotel Group signs up with TripAdvisor

Mark Elliott May 7, 2014

Thailand's Minor Hotel Group has signed a new agreement with TripAdvisor that will see more than of its 65 properties use the TripAdvisor Business Listings hotel marketing tool. All…

Asian travellers to spend more in 2014

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2014

Asian travellers will spend approximately 7% more on travel this year than they did in 2013, a new study has found. According to the latest edition of TripAdvisor's 'TripBarometer',…

TripAdvisor becomes most popular travel app

Mark Elliott Apr 16, 2014

The world's most visited travel website, TripAdvisor, can now also lay claim to the most popular travel app. The travel review site has reached the landmark of 100 million downloads…

Istanbul ‘most popular destination’

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2014

The Turkish city of Istanbul is the world’s most popular destination, according to the latest TripAdvisor awards. The city was ranked top of the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice…

TripAdvisor brings sustainable programme to Europe

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2014

TripAdvisor has introduced its Green Leaders programme in Europe after a successful launch in the US last year. The new scheme will aim to bring a new sustainable standard to the…

The latest staff appointments

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2014

Geoff Ballotti will become the new president & CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, following the departure of Eric Danziger at the end of March. Ballotti joined Wyndham in 2008 and…

New Appointments

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2014

STEVEN RICE has been appointed new CEO at Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA). In his new role, he will oversee all areas pertaining to promotion and development of the…

TripAdvisor reaches 150m reviews

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2014

TripAdvisor has reached another content milestone, by becoming the first travel site to feature 150 million customer reviews. The landmark review, which was written about the Cameron…

Most travellers check TripAdvisor reviews before booking

Mark Elliott Feb 12, 2014

More than three quarters of travellers check TripAdvisor reviews before booking a hotel, a new study has found. An independent poll of 12,000 global travellers found that 77% of…

Airlines and Aviation

TripAdvisor boosts flight insight

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2014

TripAdvisor has redesigned its flight search content to provide more insight. TripAdvisor Flights now includes more details on in-flight facilities and amenities and images from…

Thailand teams up with TripAdvisor

Mark Elliott Jan 30, 2014

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has formed a new partnership with TripAdvisor that will allow visitors to access user reviews and ratings from the tourism board's website.…

Most travellers take hotel amenities home

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2013

Almost two thirds of travellers admit to taking something from their hotel room, a new study by TripAdvisor has revealed. According to the company's 'Truth in Travel' survey, 65% of…

TripAdvisor content to appear in search engine results

Mark Elliott Nov 22, 2013

TripAdvisor has formed a new partnership with Microsoft that will see the travel site's content appear alongside internet search engine results. The agreement will see TripAdvisor's…

Travelodge teams up with TripAdvisor

Mark Elliott Nov 13, 2013

Travelodge has teamed up with TripAdvisor to introduce reviews into its customer satisfaction surveys. The budget hotel chain will use TripAdvisor’s Review Collection Solution to…

TripAdvisor launches vacation rentals in Singapore, Malaysia

Mark Elliott Nov 8, 2013

TripAdvisor has launched a new vacation rental concept in Malaysia and Singapore. The new service allows Malaysian and Singaporean travellers to search for more than 400,000 global…

Asian travellers like to brag when on holiday

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2013

Asian travellers are the most likely to use their mobile devices to brag about being on holiday, a new study has found. A recent poll by TripAdvisor found that 88% of Asian travellers…

TripAdvisor enables direct bookings for independent hotels

Mark Elliott Oct 17, 2013

TripAdvisor has launched a new tool intended to drive more bookings to independent hotel websites. The TripConnect service allows hotels subscribing to the TripAdvisor Business…

OTAs & Tour Operators

TripAdvisor收购酒店点评网站Oyster

Nelly Oct 16, 2013

TripAdvisor收购了酒店点评网站Oyster，具体交易细节未被公布。 Oyster仍将在其总部纽约进行运营，TripAdvisor将把该服务整合到它旗下的媒体集团Smarter Travel Media当中，该集团旗下还包括Bookingbuddy等品牌。 TripAdvisor在其发布的一份简短声明中表示，Oyster将为TripAdvisor品牌注入强大的力量。…

TripAdvisor offers special MasterCard deals

Mark Elliott Oct 7, 2013

TripAdvisor has joined forces with MasterCard, to offer a series of online offers to credit cardholders. The partnership has seen the creation of the 'MasterCard Travel Hub' - a new…

TripAdvisor plans Dublin hub

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2013

TripAdvisor has announced plans for a web engineering hub in Dublin, its first outside the US. The company is to open an office in the area known as Silicon Docks with recruitment now…

Fewer Thais to increase travel budgets in 2014 – TripAdvisor

Mark Elliott Sep 11, 2013

Travel giant TripAdvisor has released the findings of its recently completed study on Thai travellers. The report, which was part of its global TripBarometer findings, confirmed that…

Renovated hotels get chance to amend TripAdvisor

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2013

Hotels that go through renovations will be able to start fresh with no negative reviews of its old look on their TripAdvisor pages. The website’s policy was updated in July to mean…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2013

Junus bin Suhid has been appointed UK and Ireland director at Tourism Malaysia. Suhid was previously a deputy director in the industry development division for more than three years and…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2013

Alila Hotels & Resorts has made a raft of appointments this week: The following have been hired as pre-opening GMs for its upcoming properties: Vijai Singh for the Alila…

TripAdvisor publishes top 10 Thai street markets

Mark Elliott Aug 29, 2013

Online travel giant TripAdvisor has revealed its top 10 Thai street markets, the result of a reader poll. The number one market was the Tha Pae Gate, in Chiang Mai followed by…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Aug 2, 2013

Martin Modarelli has been named commercial director for LATAM Airlines Group in the UK and northern Europe. Modarelli will be based in the group’s London office and has worked at LAN…

Appointments

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2013

Melisa Raffaelli has been promoted to director of sales at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh. Raffaelli has worked at the hotel since 2002 where she started as a…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2013

ARTHUR HOFFMAN has become the new President of the Expedia Affiliate Network. He joins the division from Expedia's Rome-based online reservations business, Venere.com, where he was…

TripAdvisor aims to boost independent hotels

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2013

TripAdvisor is launching a new service that it claims will help independent hotels compete better with larger chains. Scheduled to launch by the end of this year, the company said its…

Angkor ranks highly on TripAdvisor list

Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2013

The temples of Angkor are among the most highly-rated landmarks in the world. TripAdvisor revealed this week that two of Cambodia's famed attractions, Angkor Wat and the nearby Bayon…

New acquisition for TripAdvisor

Mark Elliott Jun 24, 2013

TripAdvisor has acquired mobile flight and airport app GateGuru. The buy-out will allow the reviews site to expand its flight-related offering for an undisclosed sum. GateGuru,…

TripAdvisor offers price comparison search

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2013

TripAdvisor has launched a new hotel price comparison search display, offering real-time pricing on the same screen as its reviews and ratings. Previously, visitors to TripAdvisor had…

TripAdvisor launches new business review tool

May 13, 2013 16

TripAdvisor has launched a new tool designed to make it easier for businesses to get in touch with their guests. Review Express is a free solution available that gives hotels,…

Travel spending to rise in 2013 – survey

Mar 10, 2013 18

Travel spending is expected to rise this year, with tourism businesses expecting to increase rates and generate greater profits, a new study from TripAdvisor has found. According to its…

Hotel rates to rise as spend looks to pick up

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2013 16

British travellers will face hotel price hikes this year but will look to spend more on travel, newly released figures have suggested. According to Hotels.com’s biannual Hotel Price Index…

Airlines and Aviation

Air passengers demand more legroom

Feb 27, 2013 0

Airline passengers want to fly in comfort, with a lack of legroom the most annoying aspect of air travel, according to a new study. The annual TripAdvisor air travel survey found that…

TripAdvisor boosts Facebook presence

Nov 20, 2012 16

TripAdvisor has released a new app that gives hoteliers the chance to update their Facebook pages with TripAdvisor reviews and ratings. The TripAdvisor app for Facebook is designed to help…

Kiev ‘top rising destination’ for Brits

Mark Elliott Nov 13, 2012 8

Ukraine’s capital Kiev has been named as the rising European destination for Brits in a new TripAdvisor survey. The European city was followed by Moscow, Turin and St Petersburg in the top…

TripAdvisor dispels British moaner myth

Mark Elliott Aug 30, 2012 13

Britons are amongst the most positive nations when it comes to positivity in travel, a new TripAdvisor survey has revealed. Far from the stereotypical moaning Brit, we actually posted the…

Indonesia found to be Asia’s most optimistic hotel market

Aug 6, 2012 1

Indonesia is the most optimistic hotel market in the world, according to a new study. The latest TripAdvisor Industry Index, which gathered 25,000 responses from hoteliers around the globe,…

Survey detects doubts over Olympic effect

Jul 31, 2012 17

A new survey has cast doubt over the long-term benefits of the Olympics and Diamond Jubilee on the UK hospitality industry. The TripAdvisor research asked more than 2,500 UK hotel operators…

TripAdvisor boasts £1.7bn sales as Mail Travel launches

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2012 11

TripAdvisor has boasted its web traffic contributes towards £1.7bn of tourism spending in the UK and supports a significant part of 42,000 jobs a year. The reviews site believes a quarter…

Deckchair hogging, loud music top list of beach ‘no-nos’

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2012 15

Hogging deckchairs and playing load music are the top annoyances for beach- and pool-goers, according to a new TripAdvisor survey. The TripAdvisor Beach & Pool Etiquette Survey found…

Deckchair hogging tops list of beach ‘no-nos’

Jul 15, 2012 12

Hogging deckchairs and playing load music are the top annoyances for beach- and pool-goers, according to a new TripAdvisor survey. The TripAdvisor Beach & Pool Etiquette Survey, which…

British hotels take review u-turn

Mark Elliott May 25, 2012 1

British hotels have been rated some of the best in Europe despite the past ‘Fawlty Towers’ reputation of the industry, according to TripAdvisor. The reviews site has seen a year-on-year…

ASA brands TripAdvisor claims ‘misleading’

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2012 0

TripAdvisor has been told it cannot claim all of its reviews are written by real travellers, following a ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). ASA concluded that…

TripAdvisor adds rail fares to flight meta-search

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2011

TripAdvisor has announced the launch of rail itineraries into its flight search engine, TripAdvisor Flights. The site will now display rail itineraries alongside flight choices for relevant…