Photos: Three Popular TripAdvisor Travel Apps Now on MySpace
Six million users have downloaded three newly launched applications by TripAdvisor(R), the world’s largest travel community. The web’s top travel-focused social applications are now on MySpace, the world’s most popular social network. MySpace audience are now able to use applications, namely Cities I’ve Visited(TM), Local Picks(TM) and Traveler IQ Challenge(TM) developed by Travelpod(R) with unique ways to share travel information with friends. Also, it is a challenge for users to learn and use it with each other. Empowered by MySpace’s newly announced Developer Platform (http://developer.myspace.com), TripAdvisor was able to easily test and deploy the three popular applications in a few short weeks.
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Cities I’ve Visited Travel Map
This application is specifically for people who loves to share stories of their travel. This allows for the traveler to provide/create an interactive map that can easily be shared with friends online.
What’s cool about this app is that cities, towns and even suburbs can be pinned that the traveler has visited. Also, there are 20,000 destinations available, so a wide traveler can never go wrong with this interactive map. French, Italian, German and Spanish are also available for the users’ convenience.
Traveler IQ Challenge Game
If you are the competitive type, have fun with the challenges Traveler IQ Challenge offers. This app is still developed by TravelPod and is also part of the TripAdvisor Media Network. It is actually a game that shows a map of the world. A name of the place is given to you and within 10 seconds, you are expected to click where the place is located on the map. You get points based on how close you are to the target and how fast you click. Users can also compete against each other which can become a great challenge for both parties.
MySpace’s Developer Platform was introduced on February 5, 2008. It’s purpose is to allow companies like TripAdvisor to begin and test a one-month application period before launching it to
MySpace community. In March, MySpace launched the public beta of the Application Gallery, which allows developers to test approved applications by allowing public installation. MySpace members can now discover and add new applications including Cities I’ve Visited, Local Picks and Traveler IQ Challenge from a variety of categories, to both their home and profile pages.
“Bringing Cities I’ve Visited, Local Picks and Traveler IQ Challenge to MySpace lets millions interact on a topic they’re passionate about — travel,” said Keith Fitzgerald, software architect at TripAdvisor. “MySpace’s strong user community is the perfect environment for travelers
to adopt the TripAdvisor applications and use them to explore the world
around them” said Fitzgerald.
As with all MySpace Developer Platform applications, Cities I’ve Visited, Local Picks and Traveler IQ Challenge will be able to safely access publicly available profile information including a user’s friend list, interests, photos & albums, video, as well as status & mood. Cities I’ve Visited, Local Picks and Traveler IQ Challenge will have real estate in five places within MySpace including:
– A MySpace application profile (users can “friend” the apps)
– Access to embed applications on the user homepage (inward facing-for
you to see)
– Access to embed applications on profiles (outward facing widget-for
friends to see)
– An application gallery listing
– A canvas page
According to Kyle Brinkman, VP and general manager of MySpace Developer Platform, “TripAdvisor’s success in building online communities makes them an ideal developer for the MySpace platform, and their new travel applications are just the type of activities that our members will find stimulating.” He also added “We are committed to creating an open environment for developers, and through them, enriching our user experience.”
For more information about the MySpace Developer Platform, please visit
http://developer.myspace.com.
About TripAdvisor Media Network
TripAdvisor(R) Media Network, operated by TripAdvisor, LLC, attracts nearly 30 million monthly visitors* (across ten popular travel brands, TripAdvisor(R),, airfarewatchdog.com(TM), bookingbuddy.com (TM), cruisecritic.com(TM), holidaywatchdog.com (TM), independenttraveler.com(TM), seatguru.com(R), smartertravel.com(TM),
travel-library.com(TM) and travelpod.com(TM). TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 25 million monthly visitors*, six million registered members and 15 million reviews and opinions. Featuring real advice from real travelers,
TripAdvisor-branded sites cover 300,000+ hotels and attractions and operate in the U.S. (http://www.tripadvisor.com), the U.K. (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk), Ireland (http://www.tripadvisor.ie), France (http://www.tripadvisor.fr), Germany (http://www.tripadvisor.de), Italy (http://www.tripadvisor.it), and Spain (http://www.tripadvisor.es). TripAdvisor(R) Media Network provides travel suppliers with graphical
advertising opportunities and a cost-per-click marketing platform. Collectively, the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network have won hundreds of awards and accolades from press and industry worldwide. TripAdvisor and the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network are
operating companies of Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE).
TripAdvisor, SeatGuru, Travel-Library, Holiday Watchdog and TravelPod are either registered trademarks or trademarks of TripAdvisor LLC in the U.S. and/or other countries. Airfarewatchdog, Booking Buddy and Smarter Travel are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Smarter Travel Media LLC in the U.S. and/or other countries. Cruise Critic and The Independent Traveler are either trademarks or registered trademarks of The Independent Traveler, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners.
About MySpace
MySpace, a unit of Fox Interactive Media Inc., is the premier lifestyle portal for connecting with friends, discovering popular culture, and making a positive impact on the world. By integrating web profiles, blogs, instant messaging, e-mail, music streaming, music videos, photo galleries,
classified listings, events, groups, college communities, and member forums, MySpace has created a connected community. As the first ranked web domain in terms of page views (*), MySpace is the most widely-used and highly regarded site of its kind and is committed to providing the highest
quality member experience. MySpace will continue to innovate with new features that allow its members to express their creativity and share their lives, both online and off. MySpace’s international network includes localized community sites in the United States, France, Germany, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Switzerland, Austria, Canada, Netherlands,
New Zealand, Japan, Sweden, Latin America, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Brazil and the United Kingdom. Fox Interactive Media is a division of News Corp. (NYSE: NWS) (NYSE: NWS.A) (ASX: NWS) (ASX: NWSLV).
