Articles tagged “reviews”

Google's at the mall now, but perhaps it will try direct-mail and billboards next to prod people to write restaurant and hotel reviews for Google+.

With their verified reviews, Cruiseline.com and HotelMe have laid down a challenge for TripAdvisor. There is little reason for TripAdvisor to maintain an either-or stance in its preference for reviews that aren't verified, and perhaps TripAdvisor will entertain some changes.

It sends a red flag to guests when their peers don't take the time to post and makes properties look lazy for not engaging their customers in an online discussion given the current pervasiveness of social travel.

Users are pleased enough by the quality of information they get on TripAdvisor and other user-generated content sites that they're fine with the notion that some reviews are bogus.

The golden nugget in this launch is the opportunity to open up the platform and allow all corporations of a certain size or influence to share hotel reviews based solely on business travelers’ needs.

The Michelin Guide has significant work to do to remain relevant in the digital sphere and to prove that content created by experts can trump mostly amateur user-generated content.

Hotels in the economy segment have more at risk on user review sites, but would be wise to leverage the information found on the sites to address specific failures.

Niche booking sites are the only way to enter the crowded market at this point, and while Minitime touts its easy search-and-book functionality, it’ll take a parent willing to learn all aspects of the site to reap any new value.

The rise in culinary accolades in Germany could be connected its economic stability and position as one of the few European countries where patrons still frequent restaurants.

Verified reviews are one thing, but when user-review sites make claims about their services, they'd better be sure they can corroborate their boasts.