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Record-breaking site allows reviews while traveling

Thursday, 25 March 20103 min read

TripAdvisor launched its mobile Web site, which it says in its beta version attracted more monthly visitors than any other Web site in the travel industry.

“Our mobile website offering underscores TripAdvisor’s strategy to revolutionize how consumers get travel advice,” said Steve Kaufer, founder and CEO of TripAdvisor. “We are continually investigating additional options for users to access our millions of reviews and opinions from fellow travelers.”

Available in 17 countries and 11 different languages, the beta version of the mobile Web site attracted more than one million monthly visitors.

Compatible with all major cell phones and smartphones, TripAdvisor’s mobile Web site gives travelers worldwide access to more than 30 million reviews and opinions of hotels, restaurants, attractions and more. On the site, travelers can also post reviews and opinions while traveling.

TripAdvisor’s mobile website is currently available in the US, U.K., Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, India, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and Turkey. The mobile website will soon be available in additional countries and languages.

Travelers can visit the site at www.tripadvisor.com.

By David Wilkening