There is a lot of speculation going around the hotel industry on how they should interact with TripAdvisor.

Since this site is so important for hospitality & travel marketing, I went right to the source to clarify a few things. Here is my conversation with TripAdvisor Vice President Michele Perry.

Josiah: If a hotel has a poor reputation on TripAdvisor, what steps should they take to improve it?

Michele: When a hotel has a poor ranking on TripAdvisor, it usually reflects problems with the property — grounds, staffing, cleanliness, service, or something else.  The most important step hoteliers can take is to read the feedback they've received on TripAdvisor, and take the necessary steps to improve problem areas.

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www.hotelmarketingstrategies.com/tripadvisor-marketing-guidelines


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This blog is written by Josiah Mackenzie, who enjoys exploring the relationship between emerging technology and the hospitality industry. 

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