The FTC has banned “junk fees” in the US: What does that mean for hotels?
On Tuesday 17th December, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enacted a new rule banning hidden "junk fees" in hotel bookings, vacation rentals, and event tickets. This mandate, which will go into effect in 120 days, requires that all mandatory fees like resort fees and cleaning charges be disclosed upfront, rather than at the final stages of booking. It’s designed to eliminate “drip pricing,” where a customer thinks they’re receiving a certain price until fees are added later on in the booking process.
