TripAdvisor, under fire for removing claims of rape, will now flag hotels with reported incidents

TripAdvisor, under fire for removing claims of rape, will now flag hotels with reported incidents

6 years ago
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2017/11/09/tripadvisor-under-fire-for-removing-claims-of-rape-will-now-flag-hotels-with-reported-incidents/

In response to widespread criticism for removing claims of sexual assault from its forums to keep them “family friendly,” TripAdvisor has started placing warning symbols — or “badges” — on the review pages of hotels and businesses where rape and other safety incidents have been reported.

The travel and restaurant review website has so far placed warnings on the pages of three popular resorts in the coastal town of Playa del Carmen in Mexico: the Iberostar Paraiso Maya, the Iberostar Paraiso Lindo and the Grand Velas Riviera Maya. A red banner box now appears at the top of those pages with a warning that reads: “TripAdvisor has been made aware of recent media reports or events concerning this property which may not be reflected in reviews found on this listing. Accordingly, you may wish to perform additional research for information about this property when making your travel plans.”