At a Glance

TripAdvisor in Short

Best ForHotels, restaurants and attractions

CostClaiming a listing is free according to Tripadvisor pages seen in search results. Paid advertising and subscription products exist but prices were not seen.

AccountA Tripadvisor owner account

How It Checks YouPhone or a credit card in your name are the most common ways. The card check places a $1 hold and no charge is made. Email is sometimes offered.

Time to Go LiveIf your business is not listed, editors review the request in about five business days.

Before You Start

What to Have Ready

Business name, address, phone and website
A credit card in your name for verification
Photos of your business

Step by Step

Set Up Your Listing

Go to the Tripadvisor owners page.
Search for your business by name.
Select it and choose to claim it.
If it is not listed, fill out the request form to add it.
Verify your identity by phone or credit card when asked.
Wait for editor review if you added a new business, about five business days.

Sites move their buttons around. If a screen looks different, look for words like add, claim or list your business.

Good to Know

Tips for This Site

Tripadvisor is for travel and hospitality type businesses, so a plain trade business may not qualify.
Use a card in the owner's name, not a manager's.
If a coworker already manages the listing, ask them to invite you through Manage User Access.

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