Yelp Data Shows Restaurants are Reopening Amidst a Surge in Diner Demand
As we head into the summer, nearly 65% of adults in the U.S. have received at least one dose of the vaccine, many local restrictions and mask mandates… Read more
Yelp’s Biggest Food and Drink Trends for Summer 2021
As temperatures warm, this summer is poised for a return to social activities and celebrations — and for most of us, that means delicious food. Many of us are eager to return to dining out, rooftop bars and outdoor festivities. In April, the share of U.S. restaurant searches specifically for reservations were up 106% from… Read more
Yelp Names the Top Summer Travel Destinations of 2021, and How to Bring Them to You
Though we’re well on the road to recovery, COVID-19 has still caused Memorial Day and summer travel to look a little different this year. Some Americans are vaccinated and excited to hit the open road, while others may be opting to spend time at home with family and friends. With that in mind, we’re naming… Read more
Yelp Names the Wedding Trends of 2021, Where Wedding Categories are Trending, and Top Wedding Businesses Across the Country
Wedding Season – lasting from late spring through early fall, with weddings typically peaking in June and September – is here, and this year it looks a lot more similar to 2019 than 2020. At Yelp, we decided to take a look at our data to analyze wedding planning trends. After all, millions of people… Read more
Yelp Names Top 100 Places to Eat in Texas for 2021
Don’t mess with Texas, especially when it comes to food! Here at Yelp, we’re obsessed with the food scene in the Lone Star State and today, we are thrilled to name the Top 100 Places to Eat in Texas for 2021. This year’s list is the culmination of the diverse cuisines available in the second… Read more
Yelp and Zillow Rank the Top U.S. Metros for Digital Nomads Just in Time for National Moving Month
Today, Yelp announces a partnership with Zillow to name the Top U.S. Metros for Digital Nomads, using a new “Digital Nomad Index” to pinpoint cities that offer the best mix of available, affordable and flexible rental housing and community amenities sought after by those with newfound flexibility to explore the country as they work remotely…. Read more
Q1 Yelp Economic Average Shows Road to Recovery as Local Economies Reopen
The start of the new year brought many positive changes to local economies – a downward trend of nationwide COVID-19 cases, more than 200 million vaccinations administered and many local businesses reopening with larger capacity and indoor operations. In January, our Yelp Economic Average 2020 annual report showed early signs of recovery, even during the… Read more
Yelp Local Economic Impact Report: A Look at Diverse Businesses
Throughout the course of the pandemic, millions of businesses have been impacted by public health restrictions and economic uncertainty. Unfortunately, businesses owned by people in underserved communities have been disproportionately impacted. Yet, these diverse businesses are critical to the recovery of local economies.
Yelp Community Reveals Canada’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2021
Connecting people with great local businesses is what we do best, so for this year’s Top 100 list we asked our Yelp community to help us create a list that includes unique and highly admired restaurants across Canada. For the first time ever, this year’s Top 100 Places to Eat in Canada list is the… Read more
One Year into the Pandemic, Yelp Data Reveals Impact on Local Economies
March 11 marks the one year anniversary of a major turning point in the lives of people in America – it’s the date the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. In the days and weeks that followed, cities and states mandated business closures and implemented stay-at-home orders in an effort to… Read more
Yelp Launches Trust & Safety Site and Releases 2020 Trust & Safety Report
For more than 15 years, Yelp has prioritized content integrity by mitigating misinformation, fighting against fraud and protecting data quality on our platform. Today, Yelp is announcing the launch of our new Trust and Safety site, the release of our first-ever Trust and Safety report, and a new update to our recommendation software. Our new… Read more