The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced new rules that will help protect travelers from all these unnecessary add-on fees.
The rules address “unfair or deceptive fees.”
These may apply to short-term accommodations “Resort” or “destination” Prices when customers use hotel amenities such as pools and gyms.
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Short-term accommodation includes businesses such as hotels, motels, vacation rentals, and Airbnb.
Approximately 6% Hotel charging Resort rates, according to the American Hotel and Lodging Association.
New FTC Regulation Mandatory Hotels will pay all fees upfront and eliminate hidden resort fees (istock)
“The rules are being used to ban bait and switch pricing and other tactics and to mislead people about live event tickets and short-term accommodation fees, according to an FTC press release.”
Tax or other government Fees are excluded from the rules.
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Short-term accommodation and live event companies must include price information in their ads and have their total price “previous.”
“The total price includes all fees or fees that the business knows and can be calculated in advance, including the fees or fees for mandatory goods or services that people need to purchase as part of the same transaction,” the FTC site says.
The new rules will affect short-term accommodation and live event pricing. (istock)
A Marriott spokesman told Fox News Digital that “we will provide customers with clear and transparent pricing in May 2023.”
“We were the first hospitality company to ensure that the non-government fees charged by the hotel were paid upfront and included in the total price that customers see,” the spokesman said.
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“This enhanced display has been in place for two years, so it’s unlikely that guests will notice a difference from what they’re seeing today,” Marriott said.
Fox News Digital has reached the Washington, DC-based American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) for comment.
“Consistent, upfront pricing brings much needed clarity to the market.”
Earlier this year, group president and CEO Rosanna Mayeta said in a statement that he “led the charges in establishing federal standards to provide travelers with consistent upfront prices that provide much needed clarity to the market.”
She said, “We believe in that very strongly. All consumers deserve transparency In the booking process, no matter where you choose to book your stay. ”
According to the American Hotel and Lodging Association, approximately 6% of hotels charge resort fees. (istock)
There are several ways travelers can do Avoid paying Resort rates, according to Nerdwallet.
“When you book a room with points, some resorts still charge a resort fee, which you have to pay in cash above the point rate,” reads the website.
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Travelers Hotel elite status may be exempted.
Nerdwallet recommends using hotel points to avoid the fees.
