Tripadvisor: Plan & Book Trips

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Tripadvisor: Plan & Book Trips

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A weekly roundup of Tripadvisor: Plan & Book Trips's key feedback

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Customer Support Issues

A significant number of users, approximately 15%, report difficulties with accessing and receiving effective customer support. Users experience long wait times, unhelpful responses, and being redirected between TripAdvisor and Viator without resolution.

Spent an hour trying to get a refund, but customer support was unhelpful and kept redirecting me.

2

Booking Confusion

Around 10% of users face issues with the booking process, including unexpected fees and lack of clear information about bookings. This leads to frustration and financial inconvenience, as users are not informed about additional costs like security deposits.

Booked a hotel only to find out about a $75 security deposit not mentioned in the app.

3

App Functionality Problems

Approximately 8% of users encounter technical issues with the app, such as freezing, errors, and poor user experience. These problems hinder the app's usability and frustrate users trying to access information or complete bookings.

The app constantly freezes and throws errors, making it difficult to use.

4

Unwanted Notifications

About 5% of users are frustrated with receiving unwanted emails and notifications about Trip Cash and rewards, with no easy way to unsubscribe. This leads to dissatisfaction and some users choosing to delete their accounts.

Started getting emails about Trip Cash with no way to unsubscribe, leading me to delete my account.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Tripadvisor: Plan & Book Trips
Tripadvisor receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its reliability, ease of use, and the variety of options available for planning trips. However, some users report issues with customer service, booking errors, and difficulties in modifying reservations, leading to frustration.

#2 RUNNER UP

Booking.com
Booking.com is appreciated for its ease of use, competitive rates, and reliable booking process, with many users having positive experiences. However, some users express dissatisfaction with hidden fees, poor customer service, and difficulties in resolving booking issues, which can lead to negative experiences.

#3 Straggler

Expedia
Expedia receives mixed reviews, with some users appreciating its comprehensive travel options and ease of use. However, many users report issues with customer service, booking errors, and hidden fees, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction with the service.
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Tripadvisor: Plan & Book Trips
#1 Users Choice
Tripadvisor receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its reliability, ease of use, and the variety of options available for planning trips. However, some users report issues with customer service, booking errors, and difficulties in modifying reservations, leading to frustration.
Booking.com
#2 Runner-up
Booking.com is appreciated for its ease of use, competitive rates, and reliable booking process, with many users having positive experiences. However, some users express dissatisfaction with hidden fees, poor customer service, and difficulties in resolving booking issues, which can lead to negative experiences.
Expedia
#3 Straggler
Expedia receives mixed reviews, with some users appreciating its comprehensive travel options and ease of use. However, many users report issues with customer service, booking errors, and hidden fees, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction with the service.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Review Removal
TripAdvisor removes honest reviews if reported by businesses, undermining trust in the platform's transparency. This practice discourages users from sharing genuine feedback, leading to app uninstallation.
TripAdvisor removed my honest hotel review after the business reported it, making the app useless to me.
Booking Confirmation Issues
Users experience significant delays and failures in receiving booking confirmations, causing frustration and uncertainty about their travel plans. The help system is ineffective in resolving these issues.
TripAdvisor failed to send booking confirmations, and their help system was no help at all.
Customer Support Loop
The app's customer support is difficult to access and often redirects users between TripAdvisor and Viator without resolving issues, leading to repeated calls and dropped connections. This results in a poor customer experience during critical travel moments.
I spent an hour trying to get a refund, being redirected between TripAdvisor and Viator, with calls constantly dropped.
Security Deposit Surprise
TripAdvisor fails to disclose security deposit requirements upfront, leading to unexpected financial burdens for users. This lack of transparency can leave travelers stranded and financially stressed.
I booked a hotel only to find out about a $75 security deposit not listed on the app, leaving me stranded.
Unsubscribing Difficulty
Users find it challenging to unsubscribe from TripAdvisor's rewards program emails, requiring lengthy support chats to opt out. This cumbersome process frustrates users and leads to account deletions.
It took 30 minutes of chatting to stop receiving unwanted Trip Cash emails, leading me to delete my account.
App Freezing
The app frequently freezes, especially during critical tasks like refunds, causing significant user frustration. This technical instability detracts from the overall user experience.
The app freezes constantly, making it impossible to get a refund and leading to a terrible customer experience.
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Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Review Removal
TripAdvisor removes honest reviews if reported by businesses, undermining trust in the platform's transparency. This practice discourages users from sharing genuine feedback, leading to app uninstallation.
Booking Confirmation Issues
Users experience significant delays and failures in receiving booking confirmations, causing frustration and uncertainty about their travel plans. The help system is ineffective in resolving these issues.
Customer Support Loop
The app's customer support is difficult to access and often redirects users between TripAdvisor and Viator without resolving issues, leading to repeated calls and dropped connections. This results in a poor customer experience during critical travel moments.
Security Deposit Surprise
TripAdvisor fails to disclose security deposit requirements upfront, leading to unexpected financial burdens for users. This lack of transparency can leave travelers stranded and financially stressed.
Unsubscribing Difficulty
Users find it challenging to unsubscribe from TripAdvisor's rewards program emails, requiring lengthy support chats to opt out. This cumbersome process frustrates users and leads to account deletions.
App Freezing
The app frequently freezes, especially during critical tasks like refunds, causing significant user frustration. This technical instability detracts from the overall user experience.

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I downloaded the app, thinking it would make using TripAdvisor more seamless. I could not have been more wrong. All I wanted to do was find the best restaurants in a certain town, and all I got was a request for when my trip starts when my trip ends and some itinerary I didn’t request. All I wanted was a simple thing, and all it gave me was hassle. Never again.
Chosen1962
If you try to leave an honest review about your experience staying at a hotel, TripAdvisor will remove it if the company reports it. It’s disappointing that honest feedback from real customers can be taken down just because the business doesn’t like it. I will be uninstalling this app. It is useless to me.
Tjay Trigger
I started getting emails about trip cash, and this new rewards program with no ability to unsubscribe. Their help page said that using the app logs you into the program and the only way to opt out is through a support chat. It took me 30 minutes of chatting with someone before they figured out how to stop me getting rewards emails. TripAdvisor has lost their way. I just deleted my account and this app.
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Hear from some of the most impactful users to drive changes
I downloaded the app, thinking it would make using TripAdvisor more seamless. I could not have been more wrong. All I wanted to do was find the best restaurants in a certain town, and all I got was a request for when my trip starts when my trip ends and some itinerary I didn’t request. All I wanted was a simple thing, and all it gave me was hassle. Never again.
Candice Wu
App Store
If you try to leave an honest review about your experience staying at a hotel, TripAdvisor will remove it if the company reports it. It’s disappointing that honest feedback from real customers can be taken down just because the business doesn’t like it. I will be uninstalling this app. It is useless to me.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
I started getting emails about trip cash, and this new rewards program with no ability to unsubscribe. Their help page said that using the app logs you into the program and the only way to opt out is through a support chat. It took me 30 minutes of chatting with someone before they figured out how to stop me getting rewards emails. TripAdvisor has lost their way. I just deleted my account and this app.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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