I’m a hotel manager in London – here’s how I moved the property up the Tripadvisor ranking from 272nd to FIFTH

I’m a hotel manager in London – here’s how I moved the property up the Tripadvisor ranking from 272nd to FIFTH

Unreliable lifts, noisy and failing air conditioning, insufficient seating for breakfast and queues at check-in. Those were the sort of complaints levelled by guests at Royal Lancaster London hotel when it was ranked 272nd on Tripadvisor in 2013. But then, in that year, Sally Beck took over as manager and everything changed. It’s now ranked fifth … Read more

Tripadvisor, Inc. Earnings Press Release Available on Company’s Investor Relations Site

Tripadvisor, Inc. Earnings Press Release Available on Company’s Investor Relations Site

NEEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) issued its third quarter 2024 earnings press release which is available now at ir.tripadvisor.com. This release is also available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.  As announced previously, the company will host a conference call this evening, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET … Read more

Inside ‘the most impressive public toilet in Britain’ – a Victorian lavatory that’s become a Tripadvisor hit and even has its own visitors book

Inside ‘the most impressive public toilet in Britain’ – a Victorian lavatory that’s become a Tripadvisor hit and even has its own visitors book

You don’t have to spend a penny to visit the highest-rated historic site on Tripadvisor for the Scottish seaside town of Rothesay… But you can if you need to. Incredibly, the top-ranked ancient landmark in the capital of the Isle of Bute is a Victorian toilet block on Rothesay’s beachside esplanade. To date, more than … Read more

We stayed at the worst rated and cheapest Disney hotel for $150 a night – this is what it was REALLY like

We stayed at the worst rated and cheapest Disney hotel for 0 a night – this is what it was REALLY like

It’s ‘the place where dreams come true.’ But two avid travelers have shed light on Disney’s less dreamy side in the form of one of its ‘worst rated hotels.’ YouTubing brothers Lucas and Jacob Cruikshank checked into the Florida park’s All-Star Sports Resort for a night’s stay. After reading dozens of negative online reviews on … Read more

Then and now: Fascinating historical photos show how Dubai changed from a simple fishing village into one of the world’s flashiest holiday hotspots

Then and now: Fascinating historical photos show how Dubai changed from a simple fishing village into one of the world’s flashiest holiday hotspots

It’s known for its glamour, influencers and record-breaking architectural projects. But Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, was once a simple village.  Up until the 1950s, residents relied upon fishing and pearl-diving to make money. However, the invention of artificial pearls in Japan hastened the end of Dubai’s pearl industry.  Then, everything changed. Oil was struck in … Read more

Welcome to France’s goat town: This idyllic settlement in the Alps is overrun with friendly goats that welcome passing tourists in the summer months

Welcome to France’s goat town: This idyllic settlement in the Alps is overrun with friendly goats that welcome passing tourists in the summer months

By Jessica Hamilton Published: 16:29 BST, 19 August 2024 | Updated: 16:29 BST, 19 August 2024 You’ve heard of ghost towns, but what about goat towns? Les Lindarets in the French Alps is often referred to as ‘Goat Village’ – because during the summer months, it becomes overrun with ‘friendly’ goats that roam free and … Read more

Revealed: How to spot a fake holiday review written by AI – from the glowing five-star experience without a ‘human spark’ to the ‘red flag’ profile. Could YOU spot a robot rating?

Revealed: How to spot a fake holiday review written by AI – from the glowing five-star experience without a ‘human spark’ to the ‘red flag’ profile. Could YOU spot a robot rating?

Ever visited a restaurant with glowing online reviews and felt like the food didn’t live up to the billing – at all?  You might have been the victim of a fake review written using AI.  In 2023, Google blocked or removed 170million fake reviews while Tripadvisor blocked two million misleading reviews.  Are there ways to … Read more

Are these Europe’s 10 best beaches? New ranking places ‘golden sand’ beach in Cyprus first and claims Bournemouth has the UK’s finest strip of sand

Are these Europe’s 10 best beaches? New ranking places ‘golden sand’ beach in Cyprus first and claims Bournemouth has the UK’s finest strip of sand

The ’10 best beaches across popular European holiday destinations’ have been named in a new study, and Nissi Beach in Cyprus takes the top spot, with a UK beach beating Corsica in the list. Listing top beaches is a popular pastime – and now travel insurance company Quotezone has thrown its hat into the ring … Read more

Tripadvisor to Host Second Quarter 2024 Conference Call on August 6, 2024

Tripadvisor, Inc. Earnings Press Release Available on Company’s Investor Relations Site

NEEDHAM, Mass., July 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) announced today that after the close of market trading on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the company will post its second quarter 2024 financial results on its investor relations website at ir.tripadvisor.com. The same day, at 4:30 p.m. ET, the company will host a conference … Read more

Return of the Mykonos ‘rip-off bar’: Notorious DK Oyster restaurant is already taking Brits for a ride again with £250 sea bass, ‘accidentally’ charging customers twice and £50 drinks!

Return of the Mykonos ‘rip-off bar’: Notorious DK Oyster restaurant is already taking Brits for a ride again with £250 sea bass, ‘accidentally’ charging customers twice and £50 drinks!

A notorious restaurant on the Greek island of Mykonos is ripping off Brits again, as customers complain of being charged £250 for sea bass and £50 for drinks. Holidaymakers have been warned to stay away from DK Oyster, which has received a string of bad reviews on Tripadvisor. Angry punters say they were lured into buying … Read more