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I used to think I was a pretty savvy traveler.
I’ve navigated post-Soviet Ukraine in the late ’90s, dodged aggressive taxi scams in Tbilisi, Georgia, even survived the on-street survey scams of Phuket, Thailand.
But then I almost booked a hotel that didn’t even exist.
The website?
A complete AI-generated scam, complete with fake reviews, deepfake customer service reps, and a real-time chat feature manned by what I can only assume was Skynet’s distant cousin.
If I, someone who’s been traveling for years, almost fell for it, what does that mean for the average tourist booking their dream vacation in 2025?
The world of travel is changing, and not always for the better.
Social media might make it seem like things have never been easier, just book that trendy Airbnb, hop on the cheapest flight, and trust Google…