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FTC Mandates Clear Pricing to Protect Travelers from Hidden Fees

5/14/2025

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The FTC has enacted a rule to safeguard travelers from misleading fees in short-term lodging and event ticketing.
This rule requires transparent pricing, eliminating hidden fees such as "resort" charges.
Marriott adopted clear pricing practices in May 2023.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association endorses the rule for uniform pricing transparency.
Travelers can bypass resort fees by utilizing points or elite status.

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Story summary

The FTC has enacted a rule to safeguard travelers from misleading fees in short-term lodging and event ticketing.
This rule requires transparent pricing, eliminating hidden fees such as "resort" charges.
Marriott adopted clear pricing practices in May 2023.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association endorses the rule for uniform pricing transparency.
Travelers can bypass resort fees by utilizing points or elite status.