End of Hidden Hotel Fees: Full Prices Upfront
New legislation mandates that hotels and booking services display the full room price, including all mandatory fees, from the initial search. This aims to prevent unpleasant surprises at checkout and facilitate easier price comparisons. Citizens will have a clear understanding of the total accommodation cost from the very beginning.
Key points
Hotels and booking services must display the total room price, including all mandatory fees, from the first moment the offer is presented.
Hidden fees, which were previously added only at later stages of booking, will be prohibited.
The act allows for separate display of taxes and government fees, but they must be clearly indicated before the final purchase.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general will enforce these provisions, protecting consumers from unfair practices.
Intermediary booking companies (e.g., online portals) can avoid liability if they relied in good faith on incorrect data from hotels and promptly corrected it.
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