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Tripadvisor has priced an offering of $300 million in convertible notes due 2026, with an option for purchasers to acquire an additional $45 million. The notes carry an interest rate of 0.250% per annum and a conversion price of approximately $73.81 per share, reflecting a 37.50% premium over the recent share price of $53.68. Proceeds will fund capped call transactions and general corporate purposes, including potential debt repayment. The offering is expected to close on March 25, 2021.

Tripadvisor, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIP) announced a private offering of $300 million in convertible notes due 2026, with an option for initial purchasers to buy an additional $45 million. The notes will be senior unsecured obligations, guaranteed by its domestic subsidiaries. Proceeds will fund capped call transactions and general corporate purposes, including potential debt repayment. Concurrently, Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. is offering $300 million in Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2051. The offerings are not contingent on each other and are exempt from registration requirements.

Tripadvisor's latest survey reveals a surge in American travelers' confidence, with 50% planning spring trips. Millennials lead the trend, with 58% intending to travel, and 34% searching for international destinations. Popular choices include sunny locales in Florida and the Caribbean, while interest in urban travel has waned. The data is based on insights from over 2,000 consumers across multiple countries and site behavior analysis. The report emphasizes recovery potential in the travel sector, suggesting a positive outlook for Tripadvisor (TRIP) as vaccination efforts progress.

Tripadvisor has launched Tripadvisor Plus, a new membership program allowing hotels and B&Bs to enhance visibility and reach a premium traveler audience without upfront costs or commission fees. Hotels in the program gain special badging and increased exposure on the Tripadvisor platform, enabling cost savings as they recover from COVID-19. Travelers enjoy perks like discounts and exclusive benefits for an annual fee of $99. Tripadvisor Plus aims to attract ready-to-book guests, offering hotels a direct marketing channel and valuable customer insights.

On February 25, 2021, Tripadvisor launched a live data intelligence dashboard for destination marketing organizations (DMOs), enhancing the Tripadvisor Insights Platform. This dashboard integrates real-time traveler sentiment analytics from over 50 tourism touchpoints, aiding DMOs in adapting marketing strategies amid COVID-19 challenges. It features a crisis analysis module to monitor pandemic effects on local economies. Tripadvisor's collaboration with the Tourism Sentiment Index further strengthens its analytics capabilities, providing actionable insights for effective destination management.

Tripadvisor (NASDAQ: TRIP) announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Ernst Teunissen, will participate in several upcoming investor conferences, including the J.P. Morgan Global High Yield and Leveraged Finance Conference on March 2, the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on March 3, and the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet and Telecom Conference on March 8. Live webcasts of these events will be available on Tripadvisor's investor relations website.

Tripadvisor serves as a leading travel guidance platform, helping millions to plan and book their trips.

Tripadvisor has announced its annual Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards for beaches, revealing the top destinations based on traveler reviews and ratings from the past year. Whitehaven Beach in Australia is ranked first globally, while Saint Pete Beach in Florida is noted as the best in the U.S. and fifth worldwide. The awards consider both reviews and the volume of "saves" from users, reflecting travel desires during lockdowns. A recent survey indicates that 60% of travelers are likely to plan a beach trip in 2021, indicating a potential recovery for travel.

Tripadvisor and TheFork have announced a management transition, with co-founder and CEO Bertrand Jelensperger moving to an advisory role effective April 1, 2021. Almir Ambeskovic has been appointed as TheFork's new CEO, responsible for global operations in 22 countries. Stephen Kaufer, CEO of Tripadvisor, expressed confidence in Ambeskovic’s ability to drive innovation and growth post-pandemic. Ambeskovic aims to leverage emerging opportunities within the hospitality industry as it recovers. TheFork connects diners with nearly 80,000 partner restaurants worldwide, sustaining a strong user base reflecting its growth potential.

Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) released its fourth quarter and full year 2020 earnings report on February 18, 2021. The earnings documents can be accessed on both the company’s investor relations site and the SEC website. A conference call will be held on February 19, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Tripadvisor is recognized as the world’s largest travel guidance platform, providing extensive user-generated reviews and listings to facilitate better travel planning for millions worldwide.