As Dusan over on the intomobile.com website recently reported, the TripAdvisor app for Windows Phone 7 provides travelers with access to the company’s complete database of over 45 million opinions and reviews on things such as attractions, restaurants and hotels.

It also features a ‘Near Me Now’ function, which enables travelers to view what attractions, restaurants and hotels that are nearby. It even enables them to browse through other travelers’ photos of destinations, hotels, attractions and restaurants that may be of interest.

The TripAdvisor application also gives users access to the TripAdvisor forums, where they can ask questions and receive useful feedback. Travelers can also use the application’s Flights Search, in order to find themselves a cheap flight. However, this feature is only available in the UK and US.

Have you ever used the TripAdvisor app before? Are you tempted to download this handy travel application onto your Windows Phone 7 device?

Gareth Halfacree over at thinq is reporting that an unknown third party has stolen a ‘portion’ of its customer email database. The travel site has warned its users that they may see an increase in spam. TripAdvisor does not collect member’s details such as financial information or credit card details, or passwords.

Users have also been warned by TripAdvisor to be vigilant regarding phishing attempts, as the people responsible may try emailing users and trick them into revealing personal information. The site has told members it would never ask for such details.

TripAdvisor said in a statement that they have “shut it down and are vigorously pursuing the matter with law enforcement“. They added they will be improving security to prevent it happening again. The situation while embarrassing for the company, is not as bad as it could be as they do not store member’s personal information, so the attackers have less to play with.

Are you a member of TripAdvisor? And have you received the warning email from the company?