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  • December 19, 2006
    Edinburgh's Hogmanay Howls

    For those that want to experience something other than New York City, London, Paris, Sydney, or the living room for New Year's Eve, TripAdvisor(R), the largest travel community in the world, today...

  • December 11, 2006
    New York City Voted Likeliest Holiday Escape

    TripAdvisor(R), the largest travel community in the world, today announced the results of a holiday travel survey of more than 1,600 travelers worldwide. Best of Times, Worst of Times: Thirty-five...

  • November 14, 2006

    TripAdvisor(TM), the largest travel community in the world, was named the "best website for travel information" by Zagat Survey. Zagat reported that 24 percent of 14,000+ respondents to a recent...

  • November 09, 2006
    Among Those Traveling this Thanksgiving, 56 Percent Driving and 41 Percent Flying

    TripAdvisor(TM), the largest travel community in the world, today announced the results of a Thanksgiving travel survey of more than 1,400 U.S. travelers. Pilgrimage Plans: Thirty-nine percent of...

  • October 25, 2006
    Adventure Travel Climbing, 'Germaphobia' Spreading, Spas Losing Steam

    TripAdvisor(TM), the largest travel community in the world, today announced the results of its annual travel trends survey of nearly 4,000 travelers, globally. Pining for Pine Trees: Forty-three...

  • October 18, 2006
    Find the Hotel That's Right for You -- By Popularity, Location and Price -- All on New TripAdvisor Maps

    TripAdvisor(TM), the world's largest travel community, just made finding the perfect hotel, at the right price, in exactly the right location, incredibly simple. TripAdvisor today launched a new...

  • October 11, 2006
    New York's Groovy Hotel Gansevoort Jet Sets the Bar for Avant-Garde Accommodations

    TripAdvisor(TM), the largest travel community in the world, today announced the top 10 hip hotels from around the globe, according to traveler popularity and TripAdvisor editors. 1. Vibeful Views:...

  • September 27, 2006
    Marriott Voted Favorite When on the Company Dime

    According to a recent TripAdvisor(TM) survey of more than 2,100 travelers from around the world, 68 percent of travelers regularly stay at the same hotel chain when on business trips. Marriott was...

  • September 13, 2006
    Fall Rakes in Votes, Tying With Spring for Favorite Travel Season, According to TripAdvisor Survey

    According to a recent TripAdvisor(TM) survey of more than 2,400 travelers from around the world, fall and spring tied as the best seasons for traveling, and New England was chosen as the most...

  • August 29, 2006
    New York City 'Hailed' for Worst Taxis, According to TripAdvisor Travelers

    According to a recent TripAdvisor(TM) survey of more than 2,000 travelers globally, London has the best public transportation system and best taxis in the world. London was also regarded by the...

  • July 31, 2006
    Ice Hotel in Quebec Freezes Out Competition

    TripAdvisor(TM), the largest travel community in the world, today announced the top 10 quirkiest hotels from around the globe, according to traveler popularity and TripAdvisor editors. 1. Have an...

  • July 18, 2006
    Majority of Travelers Feel Hotels and Airlines Should be More 'Pet-Friendly'

    According to a recent TripAdvisor(TM) survey of more than 1,500 travelers worldwide, about half of all respondents who own pets travel with their furry friends. Forty-eight percent of travelers...

  • June 27, 2006
    TripAdvisor Reaches Five Million Reviews and Opinions Milestone

    TripAdvisor(TM), the largest travel community in the world, today launched unique downloadable travel guides for the top 25 summer destinations worldwide, according to tripadvisor.com. The guides...

  • June 13, 2006
    Respondents Willing to Travel to Caribbean for a Savings, Less Likely to Visit Gulf Coast Region in 2006

    According to a recent TripAdvisor(TM) survey of more than 3,000 travelers worldwide, 89 percent of travelers said their vacation plans have not been affected by predictions for another unusually...

  • June 06, 2006

    TripAdvisor announces the top 10 attractions in the United States based on traveler popularity on TripAdvisor.com. 1. Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fla. 2. Universal Studios Orlando, Orlando, Fla....

  • May 16, 2006
    Consumers Spending More Time and Money on Summer Trips in 2006

    According to a recent TripAdvisor(TM) survey of more than 2,300 travelers worldwide, 92 percent of travelers intend to take a vacation this summer and 54 percent plan to take at least half of...

  • May 15, 2006
    With 20 Million Monthly Visitors, Voters Confirm TripAdvisor's Worldwide Appeal

    TripAdvisor(TM), the largest global travel information and advice destination on the web, has been awarded two Webby People's Voice Awards for the best site in the Travel and Community categories....

  • May 08, 2006
    TripAdvisor Inside Travel Wiki and New goLists Add More Web 2.0 Functionality to TripAdvisor; Inside Now Featured on 23,000 Destinations Worldwide

    TripAdvisor(TM), the largest global travel information and advice destination on the web, today unveiled goLists, (http://www.tripadvisor.com/golists) allowing travelers to publish lists on their...

  • April 11, 2006
    Beta Launch Extends TripAdvisor's Leadership Position in Bringing Web 2.0 Functionality to Travel

    TripAdvisor(TM), the largest global travel information and advice destination on the web, today unveiled a groundbreaking new feature named TripAdvisor(TM) Inside, which allows travelers to use...

  • April 04, 2006
    British Airways Flies High as Top Airline Worldwide for Amenities

    According to a recent TripAdvisor(TM) survey of more than 2,300 travelers worldwide, 35 percent of respondents cited a clean and roomy bathroom as the most important comfort feature on board a...

  • March 14, 2006
    Italy Picked for Top Cities, Best Cuisine and Best Looking Locals

    Sixty-two percent of travelers intend to visit Europe in 2006 and Italy is the top European destination, according to a recent TripAdvisor(TM) survey of more than 1,800 travelers worldwide. While...

  • March 01, 2006
    Jumps to Third Largest Travel Site in the World; Essential Travel Marketing Vehicle Adds Graphical Advertising to its Successful Cost-per-Click Program

    TripAdvisor.com(TM), the largest global travel information and advice destination on the web, today announced it now features more than four million reviews and opinions from travelers around the...

  • February 14, 2006
    Travel Ad Network Selected to Represent Impression-Based Inventory

    TripAdvisor.com(TM), the largest global travel information and advice destination on the web, today announced plans to launch graphical advertising. The company has retained the Travel Ad Network...

  • February 09, 2006
    TripAdvisor Providing Travel Content for 65 TV Station Websites, Receiving On- Air Brand Promotion

    TripAdvisor(TM), owner of the largest travel information and advice website (http://www.tripadvisor.com/), today announced an agreement with Internet Broadcasting, a national platform of TV...

  • January 18, 2006
    Best Hotels Selected by Millions of Travelers Around the World for Luxury, Value, Families, Pool and More

    TripAdvisor, the largest global travel information and advice destination on the web, today announced its 2005 Travelers' Choice award winners. Unlike any other hotel awards programs that survey...

  • January 11, 2006
    Free Spring and Summer Guide Offers Tips, Stories and Secrets for Visiting the Hottest Destinations of 2006

    TripAdvisor(TM), the largest global travel information and advice destination on the web, has launched its first print guide, The TripAdvisor Insider Spring & Summer Travel Guide. Featuring a...

  • December 14, 2005
    Sixty-two Percent of TripAdvisor Survey Respondents Contributed to Tsunami Relief in 2005

    As the one-year anniversary approaches of the devastating tsunami that took the lives of more than 174,000 in Southeast Asia, it seems that travelers have helped out and moved on. In a recent...

  • November 21, 2005
    Leading Travel Information and Advice Site Now Features Three Million Travel Reviews and Opinions

    TripAdvisor, Inc., the leading global travel information and advice destination (http://www.tripadvisor.com/), today announced it has reached another industry milestone, with more than three...

  • November 21, 2005
    Stephen Kaufer, Co-Founder of Leading Online Travel Information and Advice Resource, Receives National Award

    TripAdvisor, Inc., the leading global travel information and advice destination (http://www.tripadvisor.com/), today announced that Stephen Kaufer, co-founder and chief executive officer, received...

  • November 02, 2005
    TripAdvisor Reveals Truth About Travel in First Annual Trends Survey; Taps 3,000 Worldwide to Reveal Most Desirable Destinations, Best and Worst Airlines and Other Travel Foibles

    Forget Prague and Krakow, TripAdvisor(TM) travelers are yearning to visit Australia this year, according to a recent survey of more than 3,000 travelers from around the world. The top three most...

  • October 26, 2005
    TripAdvisor Survey Shows Majority of Travelers Like to 'Escape' Family at the Holidays; This Year, They're Staying Home

    Fifty-three percent of the more than 1,500 TripAdvisor(TM) travelers recently surveyed said they are likely to take a vacation that does not include family during the holidays. When asked...

  • September 13, 2005
    TripAdvisor Survey Also Reveals Travelers Are Big Tippers ... When Employer Picks Up the Tab

    A recent TripAdvisor(TM) survey revealed that people are traveling often for work and are surprisingly enjoying it. Fifty-five percent of respondents travel for business at least once per month...

  • August 24, 2005
    -- TripAdvisor(TM) Traveler Survey Reveals New England as Overwhelming Favorite Fall Destination

    In a recent TripAdvisor survey, nearly half of the 500 respondents chose New England as their top vacation destination this fall and more than 88 percent of those surveyed plan to take a vacation...

  • August 08, 2005
    - TripAdvisor's Hotel Reviews, Travel Tools, Destination Guides and More Among New Features as Part of Viacom's 'Always On' Digital Media Initiative

    The Viacom Television Stations Digital Media Group has partnered with TripAdvisor, Inc. to bring global travel content to its newly designed station websites as part of the previously announced...

  • July 19, 2005
    TripAdvisor Survey Reveals Surprising Number of Travelers Willing to Weather the Storm for Savings

    In a recent survey, TripAdvisor(TM) travelers said when it comes to traveling during hurricane season, money speaks louder than words of caution. In fact, for savings of 40 percent or more, 60...

  • June 30, 2005
    North Americans Voted as Locals Least Likely to Take Photos of Tourists by TripAdvisor and Shutterfly Survey of Worldwide Travelers

    In a recent survey, TripAdvisor(TM) and Shutterfly users shared their vacation photo taking observations and insights revealing that North Americans are more likely to say "no" than "cheese" when...

  • June 28, 2005
    TripAdvisor Survey Reveals Grand Canyon as Most Popular U.S. Natural Wonder; Travelers More Likely to Pack In Versus Camp Out this Summer

    In a recent survey, more than 600 TripAdvisor(TM) users weighed in on their top U.S. national parks and natural wonders to visit this summer. By a gaping margin, the Grand Canyon was selected by...

  • June 27, 2005
    Stephen Kaufer, Co-Founder of Leading Online Travel Information and Advice Resource, Recognized for "Realizing Business Potential"

    TripAdvisor, Inc., owner of the leading global travel information and advice destination http://www.tripadvisor.com/, today announced that Stephen Kaufer, co-founder and chief executive officer,...

  • June 22, 2005
    Leading Travel Information and Recommendation Site Now has Two Million Travel Reviews and Opinions

    TripAdvisor, Inc., the leading global travel information and advice destination (http://www.tripadvisor.com/), today announced it has reached an industry milestone, with two million travel reviews...

  • June 08, 2005
    Traveler Survey Reveals Last-Minute Tips for the Perfect Honeymoon

    Still planning your honeymoon? In a recent survey, more than 500 TripAdvisor users weighed-in on what makes for an ideal honeymoon. More than 68 percent of respondents said a beach destination is...

  • May 25, 2005
    TripAdvisor User Survey Reveals Travelers Bypassing Traditional Western European Mainstays for Hidden Charms of the 'Other Europe'

    Prague is the new Paris. According to a survey of nearly 700 TripAdvisor users, 91 percent consider Eastern Europe more appealing than Western Europe for leisure travel. Of that group, 39 percent...

  • May 09, 2005
    TripAdvisor Users Weigh-In with First Reviews of New Wynn Las Vegas Hotel Plus other Practical Advice to be a Winner in Sin City

    While the vast majority of TripAdvisor users surveyed are looking for less expensive accommodations, some of the first lucky guests to stay at the new Wynn Las Vegas have posted their reviews on...

  • May 03, 2005
    Whether You're Planning a Pilgrimage or a Romantic Getaway ... 'When in Rome' Do What TripAdvisor Users Do

    Whether you're hoping for a glimpse of Pope Benedict XVI or longing to make a wish at the famous Trevi Fountain, it's clear - Rome is one of the top European destinations this spring. According to...

  • April 25, 2005
    TripAdvisor User Survey Finds 67 Percent of Europe-bound Travelers Altering Plans Based on Weak U.S. Dollar

    Sixty-seven percent of Europe- bound travelers are changing their plans due to the weak condition of the U.S. dollar, according to a survey conducted this week by TripAdvisor...

  • March 29, 2005
    Online Travel Expert Joins TripAdvisor Team

    TripAdvisor, the leading travel information site, today announced the appointment of Eric Rosenzweig, senior vice president of sales and business development. Rosenzweig brings a wealth of...

  • March 14, 2005
    For the First Time, Travelers Can Easily Sort the World's Most Popular Hotels by Price, Location and Star Class

    Today, TripAdvisor, the leading travel research site, announced the addition of an advanced hotel selection tool that enables travelers to easily view a destination's most popular hotels by price,...

  • March 09, 2005
    For the First Time, Travelers Can Easily Sort the World's Most Popular Hotels by Price, Location, and Star Class

    Today, TripAdvisor, the leading travel research site, announced the addition of an advanced hotel selection tool that enables travelers to easily view a destination's most popular hotels by price,...

  • January 25, 2005
    Leading Travel Search Site Has More Than One Million Unbiased Hotel, Attraction and Restaurant Member Reviews, Guidebook Comments, Articles and Forum Posts

    TripAdvisor today announced that there are now more than one million travel reviews and opinions on the 137,000+ hotels, resorts, attractions and restaurants in more than 21,000 worldwide...

  • January 18, 2005
    Leading Travel Search Site Compiles Annual Ranking of Best Hotels Worldwide

    TripAdvisor, the leading travel research site, today announced the 2004 hotels included in its annual TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice list. Using its proprietary Hotel Popularity Index, each year...

  • November 08, 2004

    TripAdvisor, the leading travel research site, today announced the appointment of Christine E. Petersen as the company's new Vice President of Marketing. "The addition of Christine Petersen to our...