With the impending approach of iOS 14, things will be changing a bit. Currently, Apple Maps uses Yelp and TripAdvisor regarding reviews for local businesses and business related content. According to 9to5Mac: “As of the latest iOS 14 beta, it appears that Apple is looking to remove dependencies on Foursquare and Yelp as sources of …

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It’s safe to say that COVID-19 and the pandemic it has caused will probably be with us through the end of the year, meaning that consumers will have to be careful regarding return to hotels, restaurants, retail stores, gyms and salons for the foreseeable future. The Pew Research Center held a coronavirus-response consumer survey recently, …

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TripAdvisor’s suite of tools and subscription-based ad products for both hotels and restaurants are now being enhanced!  These programs are called “Business Advantage” for hotels and “TripAdvisor Premium for Restaurants.” Both of these offerings will give restaurant and hospitality marketers new capability, as well as more control over the listings they create.  This means that …

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