Consumers get a rare win with new FTC rule on hidden fees for hotels and tickets! Effective May 12, companies must disclose all mandatory charges upfront. From now on, "service fee," "convenience fee," or "resort fee" will be clearly listed to avoid surprise costs at checkout. This regulation promotes informed shopping and decision-making by travelers. It mandates clear display of total prices, including all fees upfront for hotel bookings and ticket purchases online. This transparency helps find the best room rates easily without hidden costs. While this rule doesn't ban additional charges, it requires that true prices be clearly visible. For example, with Ticketmaster, seat selection pages list full prices upfront; choosing a seat reveals price breakdowns including service fees. FTC's new rule applies to hotels, vacation rentals, concert and sports tickets. Major US hotel chains like Wyndham, Choice, Marriott, Hilton, and InterContinental Hotels Group now report total costs with fee breakdowns. Consumers can easily compare rates using sorting and filtering tools. If a company violates this rule, fines up to $50,000 per offense apply. So don't hesitate to file complaints if hidden fees pop up! 📈🔍
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