Got a thought, idea or opinion about a product, restaurant, hotel, or tourism experience? Want to make your opinions known to a wider audience? Then this is the perfect day to write a review and share it with the world! Tripadvisor is today calling all travelers to brush up on their typing skills and get ready to turn their memories into invaluable guidance in the form of a review (or many!), ahead of its inaugural Write a Review Day, launching next week on May 3. More than ever, people are turning to their online peers for help and advice, and Write a Review Day is the perfect day for engaging with reviews online. Whether deciding on a restaurant for lunch, a resort for vacation, or a segway tour around the city, reading honest reviews written by authentic people can help you make informed choices in the hospitality industry, travel industry and beyond. Positive reviews, as well as those that offer constructive feedback, are both equally important in validating a decision or protecting the consumer from making a mistake. With this in mind, to arm travelers with the power to write a review that is as helpful as possible to both other travelers and the business it is about, Tripadvisor has published its Top Tips for Writing a Great Review:
- Give Context
- Be clear and specific in describing your memory. Sticking to facts and including as many details as possible allows other travelers like you to get an accurate picture of the business.
- Create Helpful Change
- Whether positive or negative, make sure your review is helpful and constructive. Recognize and value what you liked and offer options and solutions for this business to improve: this is an opportunity for them to learn.
- Be Thankful and Empathetic
- Keep a courteous and friendly tone in mind and use appropriate language: it's worth considering that behind every business activity there are people who put commitment and passion into what they do.
- Help future travelers
- We want travelers to be inspired by real experiences: if you see a review that looks to be in violation of our guidelines, flag it to Tripadvisor and we'll take a look at it.
