Accommodation Scams in Puerto Princesa

Airport Tout Hotel Commission Push

On arrival at Puerto Princesa airport, touts posing as hotel shuttle drivers or tourism officers offer to help with transport and accommodation, steering visitors toward specific guesthouses where they earn commission. The recommended accommodation is often inferior in quality and overpriced compared to what could be booked independently. Some touts claim that pre-booked hotels are closed or fully booked to redirect visitors.