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An Italian Man's Fake TripAdvisor Review Scheme Earned Him a Trip to Jail
Fake reviews are a blight on the Internet, but in many jurisdictions they are also illegal. For example, in the European Union, they’ve been outlawed …
Tech IndustryTripAdvisor heralds landmark moment as fake reviews business is busted
The value of reviews is substantial, for travelers who rely on them and for travel companies that benefit from them.<p>But wherever there is value, …
Restaurants'Russian assassins' are reviewing Salisbury Cathedral on TripAdvisor - and they gave it five stars
Salisbury Cathedral is a wonderful day out for any visitor.<p>Just scrolling through the reviews on TripAdvisor tells you that people love its spire, as …
Nerve AgentsWhy does anyone still use TripAdvisor?
Yesterday, the news broke of an Italian business owner jailed for selling fake TripAdvisor reviews, raising an issue that I’ve struggled with for a while – the usefulness and reliability of TripAdvisor in today’s digital travel environment.<p>The site steamrolled into our lives with a sense of …
SellingMan jailed for faking TripAdvisor reviews 'in landmark ruling for the internet'
In one of the first cases of its kind, a court in Lecce in the southern region of Puglia ruled that writing fake reviews under a false identity is a …
TripAdvisorWriting Fake TripAdvisor Reviews Landed This Man in Jail
On Wednesday, a man received a nine-month prison sentence for selling fake reviews to Italian companies on TripAdvisor.<p>"We see this as a landmark …
European UnionTripAdvisor declares fake reviewer jail term a "landmark ruling"
The owner of a fraudulent reviews business has been sentenced to prison and fined in what TripAdvisor considers a milestone for the internet.
BotsTravel Could Gain From Apple’s Augmented Reality Push
Apple on Wednesday made many announcements, but one that likely caught the ear of many travel companies is that the tech giant is working harder to …
Augmented RealityItaly jails man for selling fake TripAdvisor reviews
The defendant, who owns a marketing agency called PromoSalento based in Lecce in Puglia, was also ordered to pay €8,000 in costs and damages after …
ItalyThe best and worst reviews of Crepes & Cones on TripAdvisor
Krept and Konan's Croydon restaurant Crepes and Cones has been opened for four months and it is fair to say it has caused a bit of a stir, but what …
CroydonA Peddler of Fake Reviews on TripAdvisor Gets Jail Time
An Italian court handed down a nine-month prison sentence to a person who wrote fake hotel reviews on TripAdvisor in exchange for money from hotels …
TravelersMan jailed in Italy for writing fake TripAdvisor review - company
ROME (Reuters) - A man who wrote fake reviews about Italian restaurants and hotels on the online travel site TripAdvisor <TRIP.O> has been jailed for nine months and ordered to pay an 8,000 euro (7,123.83 pounds)fine, the company said on Wednesday.<p>TripAdvisor said in a statement that the sentence …
ItalyNow you can have the Sistine Chapel pretty much to yourself — for $530
Touring the Vatican before any of the 25,000 daily visitors arrive comes at a price, specifically $530 per person.<p>TripAdvisor recently launched a new Waking Up the Vatican Tour, which takes small groups into the European landmark at 6 a.m. with the site’s <i>clavigero</i>, or keeper of 3,000 keys who opens …
VaticanSkift Forum Preview: TripAdvisor CEO Shrugs Off Advertising Slump as a Blip
Does travel metasearch face an existential crisis because a handful of large advertising partners, including Booking Holdings and Expedia Group, can …
Booking HoldingsMackinac Island named one of the top tourist-friendly spots in US
MACKINAC ISLAND, MI -- With pristine views, dozens of activities available, amazing fudge and plenty of peace and quiet, Mackinac Island is an …
MichiganSan Francisco hotels: TripAdvisor's best value picks for September
San Francisco has been one of the most expensive hotel markets in the USA for years.<p>New inventory did not come on board for a long time because of a shortage of affordable real estate. But now San Francisco is seeing a resurgence of hotel development, with Marriott and Virgin Hotels planning …
San FranciscoThe 50 best restaurants in Croydon according to TripAdvisor
If you are hungry, planning a night out, or just want to taste some delicious cuisine - then trying to find the perfect place to dine in Croydon can …
CroydonSan Francisco hotels with great deals in September
TripAdvisor has named San Francisco hotels that have "four bubble" ratings and reasonable rates in September. The Kensington Park Hotel is ranked 67 of out of 232 hotels in San Francisco, according to TripAdvisor. Pricing starts from $249 per night. TripAdvisor<p>Hotel Carlton a Joie de Vivre hotel is …
San FranciscoThe World’s Best Museums
<b>Looking for the world’s best museums? The list starts here, as Paris has claimed the honour of being home to the world’s top museum – but it’s not</b> …
New York CityThe best - and worst - Meadery restaurants in Cornwall - Cornwall Live
They're definitely not haute cuisine, but Meadery restaurants have been a much-loved feature of the dining-out scene in Cornwall for decades.<p>These …
ScotlandThese Are The Best Hotel Review Sites In The World
When it comes to the best hotel review sites in the world, the real winners aren’t the usual suspects. They are “none of the above” — which may be good news for discerning travelers looking for accurate lodging advice.<p>That’s the conclusion of a new survey by CivicScience. The polling company …
HospitalityRestaurant owner blames bad TripAdvisor reviews on curse of three-headed snake
A man says a series of disasters at his Nepalese restaurant that have seen customer numbers fall and bad reviews rise are down to a three-headed …
Peak DistrictWhy Costa Rica Is the Best Country for Travel Experiences
Biodiversity and adventure activities placed Costa Rica as the best country for travelers looking for experiences.This country, which surpassed 9 …
Central AmericaSeven dishes for seven islands: the best food in Spain's Canary Islands
This photo of Casa Picar is courtesy of TripAdvisor<p><b>Lapas a la plancha con mojo</b><p>Being stuck out in the Atlantic Ocean has its perks, especially if …
SpainFive places to grab breakfast before Mississippi State football at Kansas State
Mississippi State football and Kansas State are kicking off at an early time. If you’re traveling for the game, make sure you eat the most important …
College SportsWhat’s the best beach town for a getaway? TripAdvisor says this one in SLO County
Given all that San Luis Obispo County’s beach towns have to offer, choosing the best one can seem like an impossible task.<p>But according to …
Stock MarketsKansas City museum again ranked by TripAdvisor as one of 25 best in the country
The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City is again ranked among the top 25 museums in the United States in the TripAdvisor …
Kansas CitySaugatuck on TripAdvisor list of 'Best small beach town getaways'
SAUGATUCK, MI - One of America's leading travel publications has named a Michigan city one of the nation's nest places to getaway.<p>Saugatuck, the …
Lake MichiganOne year after Hurricane Irma, Florida's travel industry recovers
Hurricane Irma, which hit the mainland USA on Sept. 10 last year, cost Florida $1.5 billion in visitor spending and 1.8 million visitors.<p>But hotel and tourism officials say the state is rebounding.<p>According to VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s tourism bureau, an estimated 34.9 million out-of-state …
RainfallNashville's Country Music Hall of Fame named among top in the country
TripAdvisor has named one of Nashville's biggest tourist attractions as one of the top museums in the country.<p>The County Music Hall of Fame is ranked …
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