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Learn how to spot a fake!

10 Dec 2012 - By Tourism Update
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The authenticity of online reviews has come under intense scrutiny with a spike in fake hotel and tour operator reviews. We speak to TripAdvisor’s Emma Shaw and Expedia’s Ross Kata to get their views on the subject. Click here to read the full story in the latest Tourism Update Digi-Mag.



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