Move over TripAdvisor? Amazon just launched a new Destinations getaway portal in the US

Amazon has introduced a new way of displaying hotels and trips to US visitors in bid to grow its bookings. Amazon Destinations, which is a part of the Amazon Local brand, shows users a collection of available hotels according to area. It’s currently limited to the Pacific Northwest, Southern California and the Northeast. Destinations includes a variety of different types of property options, like hotel chains, independents and B&Bs, as noted by Skift. While Amazon has offered hotel reservations for some time. the move could cause concern for rivals like TripAdvisor, especially if the company can put its efficient reviews system to…
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