'It's a nightmare': Complaints pile up over Booking.com grievances
By Michael Atkin and Lucy Kent

Hundreds of complaints against Booking.com are piling up as customers and hosts allege they've lost money, their property has been trashed and no one is taking responsibility.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/booking-com-complaints-accommodation-fair-trading/106423580

#ConsumerProtection #ConsumerConfidence #TravelandTourism #BudgetTravel #Courts #ScamsandFraud #MichaelAtkin #LucyKent

'Built on deception': How one online travel site is fleecing customers
By Michael Atkin and Lucy Kent

As holiday-makers gear up for Easter, online travel site Guest Reservations is accused of fleecing customers using hidden fees and charges with advocates calling on government and the regulator to step in.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-28/guest-reservation-travel-website-booking-com/106423574

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Istanbul just became the world's most visited city — and €50 entry fees are changing everything.

We break down the real 2026 costs: backpacker to luxury, the airport taxi trap, where to eat for €4, and whether it's still worth your trip.

No tourism board spin. Just honest numbers.

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Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5J5S-XORGE

💸Zo bespaar je honderden euro’s tijdens je vakantie in Spanje (zonder in te leveren op luxe)

Stop met te veel betalen❌
90% van de toeristen maakt deze fouten… en betaalt onnodig te veel💸

Hier is hoe je Spanje slim speelt👇

Slim reizen = langer genieten 😎

En vaak… zelfs beter eten & leukere plekken ontdekken 🔥

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