World’s
Most Popular Travel App Expands to New Smartwatch Devices
TripAdvisor®,
the world’s largest travel site*, today announced the launch of the TripAdvisor
app for Android Wear smartwatches.The free app, which is currently available on
Google
Play, helps travelers find nearby things to do with access to
TripAdvisor traveler reviews andratingsof hotels, restaurants and attractions.
The
launch of the new TripAdvisor Android Wear app follows the company’s launch of
itsApple Watch app in April 2015 and Pebble smartwatch app last week.
“We’re
excited to make TripAdvisor available to even more smartwatch users through the
launch of our new Android Wear app,” said Adam Medros, senior vice president of
global product at TripAdvisor. “Our app gives smartwatch users convenient access
to the wisdom of millions of travelers and helps them find hidden gems nearby –
whether it’s a great place to eat, stay or visit.”
TripAdvisor
Android Wearapp features:
·
Recommendations
for nearby restaurants, attractions and hotels: displays
a list of top-rated points of interest based on the person’s location (using
GPS) along with ratings and review titles to help them pick a great spot.
·
Point
of interest details:shows addresses, price range, hours of operation anddistancesof
points of interest from the user.
·
“Saves”
for easy access:feature allows travelers to save their favorite restaurants,
attractions and hotels and view them later on another Android device or
TripAdvisor.com.
·
Direct
links to the phone:allows travelers to easilyaccess more information on their
Android device about points of interest viewed on theirsmartwatch.
The
TripAdvisor app is now available on Google Playworldwide: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tripadvisor.tripadvisor
About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site*,
enabling travelers to plan and book the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers advice
from millions of travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning
features with seamless links to booking tools that check hundreds of websites
to find the best hotel prices. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest
travel community in the world, reaching 340 million unique monthly visitors**,
and more than 225 million reviews and opinions covering more than 4.9 million
accommodations, restaurants and attractions. The sites operate in 45 countries
worldwide. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated
division that provides the tourism industry access to millions of monthly
TripAdvisor visitors.
TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) manages
and operates websites under 24 other travel media brands: www.airfarewatchdog.com,www.bookingbuddy.com,www.cruisecritic.com,www.everytrail.com, www.familyvacationcritic.com,www.flipkey.com,www.thefork.com(including www.lafourchette.com, www.eltenedor.com,www.iens.nl, www.besttables.com and www.dimmi.com.au), www.gateguru.com,www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.holidaywatchdog.com,www.independenttraveler.com,www.jetsetter.com,www.niumba.com, www.onetime.com,www.oyster.com,www.seatguru.com,www.smartertravel.com, www.tingo.com, www.travelpod.com,www.tripbod.com,www.vacationhomerentals.com,www.viator.com, www.virtualtourist.com, and www.kuxun.cn.
*Source: comScore Media Metrix for
TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, December 2014
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