What is the "Event-Period Accommodation Overbooking" scam in Davao?

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During the Kadayawan Festival (August) and major conferences at SMDC, some accommodation providers in Davao overbook rooms and claim reservations were cancelled due to "system errors." Guests are then offered inferior alternative rooms at the same price or pressured to pay inflated rates for available rooms. Get a written booking confirmation with your exact room type and rate. Call the property directly 48 hours before arrival to reconfirm. Book through established chains or platforms with reliable cancellation protection during peak events.

Accommodation Scams in Davao

Event-Period Accommodation Overbooking

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