TripAdvisor utilizes having genuine information about the hotels to bring more readers to the site which in turn, write their reviews as well and the platform grows attracting more hotels to partner with TripAdvisor. Indirect and direct network effects come into play.
indirect network effect
IMG’s three pronged network effect strategy
IMG is a sports talent agency that uses a three pronged network effect strategy to attract more athletes, agents and advertisers to beat its competitors.
TripAdvisor: Book the Perfect Trip
TripAdvisor is the largest travel site in the world, with a mission to help people plan and book the perfect trip. TripAdvisor accomplishes its goal by offering users a platform that aggregates user-generated reviews and opinions about accommodations, destinations, activities and restaurants worldwide and connecting users with providers of travel accommodations and travel services to book each aspect their trip.