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Here's the shocking cost of fake reviews

Here's the shocking cost of fake reviews

EXCLUSIVE: Bogus online reviews will influence $21 billion of travel bookings this year. This is what you can do about it.

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Christopher Elliott
Jun 13, 2021
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The travel industry is filled with fakes. But no one knew the cost of the bogus reviews, blog posts filled with affiliate links, and influencer content. 

Until now.

A new study by University of Baltimore economist Professor Roberto Cavazos on behalf …

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