Airbnb Scams Are Up 30x. Criminals Are Coming for Hosts.

Skift·Published Jun 29, 2026·Hosting Operations
Summary

Airbnb scams are escalating, with criminals hijacking established host accounts. GetYourGuide leads in experiences revenue, surpassing Airbnb's efforts. Trip.com holds a large, but largely unusable, cash reserve, impacting global distribution strategies.

Key takeaway
Insight

Trip.com Group has a $15.1 billion cash pile, but almost none of it is deployable, impacting global distribution strategies for operators.

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