Good Morning Hospitality · 2026-06-29 · 33 min
Airbnb hosts and short-term rental operators are facing renewed questions around platform security after third-party research from Saily and NordStellar, cited in recent press coverage, claimed a sharp increase in Airbnb-related scam activity since 2023. In this episode of Good Morning Hospitality, Brandreth Canaley, Michael Goldin, and Jamie Lane discuss what account takeovers, fake listings, and guest trust concerns could mean for hosts and operators - while also noting that the underlying methodology behind the third-party data was not fully available in the coverage they reviewed. The hosts also discuss the broader travel distribution landscape, including why experiences-focused platforms like GetYourGuide continue to gain momentum while larger OTAs work to make experiences a more meaningful part of their businesses, and what Trip.com’s cash position may signal about capital strategy in global travel. This episode is presented by StayFi & Bilt. If you're leaving direct bookings on the table, StayFi turns your wifi into a guest relationship engine. Visit to learn more about their special offer of 50% off for GMH listeners!
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