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Bipartisan 'Hotel Fees Transparency Act' proposed, would change federal guidelines

Businesses would be required to show the up-front price a customer would have to pay to book a room. The Federal Trade Commission would be responsible for violations.
Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel
Posted at 9:57 AM, Jul 27, 2023
and last updated 2023-07-27 12:57:58-04

(KERO) — A bipartisan bill aims to crack down on hidden resort fees.

The proposed legislation is called the "Hotel Fees Transparency Act." The bill would create new federal guidelines for hotels, short-term rentals, and online travel sites.

Businesses would be required to show the up-front price a customer would have to pay to book a room. The Federal Trade Commission would be responsible for violations.

At this time, hidden resort fees typically range between $20 and $120 a night.