Tripadvisor and Viator looking to merge operations leading to 'substantial' layoffs (TRIP:NASDAQ)

Group 1 - Tripadvisor Inc (TRIP) plans to merge its core brand with its Viator business, indicating a strategic shift in its operations [2] - The merger is expected to lead to "substantial" layoffs within the company's engineering staff, reflecting cost-cutting measures [2] - The company is under pressure from activist investors, including Starboard and UK-based Palliser Capital, to consider significant changes [2]