Hotel Price Transparency: No More Hidden Fees
New law requires hotels and short-term rentals to display the full price for lodging upfront. This means all mandatory fees, including service fees, must be included in the advertised price. This will help citizens compare offers more easily and avoid surprises at checkout.
Key points
Hotels and short-term rentals must display the total price for lodging, including all mandatory fees, from the initial display of the offer.
Any government taxes or fees must be disclosed before the final purchase.
The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general will enforce these rules, protecting consumers from deceptive practices.
Online booking platforms can avoid liability if they relied in good faith on inaccurate information from hotels and promptly corrected it.
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