Tripadvisor

I manage a property with 10 units and I list my property on many holiday rentals websites. I decided to try this year the Trip Advisor for business and I paid 450 usd, not small money.
Besides the possibility to manage the reviews, which is of course very good for the online reputation of a property, I cannot see much convenience in terms of return of investment. Yes, I got some requests from TA, but I was expecting a bit more consistent increase of revenue and requests. Anyway, I think it's a must have tool for property owners and managers, a bit expensive but still OK. Maybe I need practice more and optimize the use of this tool. Any suggestions?

I found this to be a great place to stay on the two recent occasions I've been in Hanoi. Both Ms Ann and Lily are as friendly nd helpful as you could wish for and the room rate was really competitive and includes breakfast. The hotel is right in the middle of the 'action' with heaps of eateries etc jostling for space in the streets around.

We travel to many country's using differing modes of transport, before booking anything I always look on this site to see the opinions of others regarding accommodation and tours, things to do etc. The information on here is invaluable.
Maureen Fortune

I have used this site for about 7 years. It is a vast resource of information and is a "must read" before booking hotels unknown to you. But I feel it has deteriorated in the last couple of years as it has become a place where many reviewers just indulge their gripes - many of them are petty. Too many reviewers have unrealistic expectations or absurd expectations of service. Tripadvisor also won't let you review the same place twice which is OK in theory but means you can't easily correct an earlier review for a later experience. You also have to watch their description of where the accommodation is - for example in NZ I have seen them list places up to 200 miles away from where they really are. Lastly, there are some great places to visit which are not on Tripadvisor at all and unless you use other sources you can miss them.

We were met on time by two river guides, Nate and Trevor, and immediately felt welcome with the invitation to a great whitewater trip. The drive was long but with Nate's expert driving, we followed the winding roads with one stop. Trevor knew many interesting details of the area and I was lucky to be able to hear them all as I sat towards the front off the van. The breakfast by the put-in was welcomed, while we watched the river rise and the boats were set up. The trip down the river was amazing and guaranteed to make you wet! Lunch was delicious and very thoughtful to dietary needs. Professional but always fun, Trevor worked to the very end with a smile. Nate took us safely home again (also smiling after driving over 200 miles), while we digested the unique experience we had together on a wild ride down the river!

TripAdvisor.com is a travel website that assists users in gathering travel information, posting reviews and opinions of travel-related content, and engaging in interactive travel forums. I've used TripAdvisor for years to find user reviews of hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions (such as museums, zoos, parks, nightlife, sports, etc.).

When booking a vacation and deciding on a Hotel and such I always check trip advisor to get the real skinny on the hotel in question by real travelers who post real pictures and tell what it's really like. Also, they give plenty of advice on cool things to do when you arrive. Ways to avoid falling prey to the local industry that seems to want to take advantage to those who may not be familiar with the area... A great place to go to get the heads up before you arrive.

I LOVE Trip Advisor.
If u want to know anything about almost any place in the world, Trip Advisor is the place to go.
You can go to individual country forums, type in a question & get an answer
You can also use their search option to see if the question has already been asked & read the reviews. As a solo female traveler, i find it an extremely useful tool.
Hotels, restaurants, tours... you're bound to find an answer.
Give it a go, you won't be disappointed

Best travel resource I've found - We do a good bit of traveling and we have found trip advisor to be one of the greatest resources for finding everything from destinations, to hotels, to things to do in a given location. It's a site where the traveler gives their honest opinion about a given destination, complete with photos. Rather than looking at an ad agencies photography of a hotel, you see the real thing. It's honest, and we have found it to be VERY accurate.

Give it at try before you go on your next trip. You won't regret it!