The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new rule requiring hotels, vacation rental platforms, and live event promoters to disclose all fees upfront when advertising prices. The rule aims to combat surprise fees and promote transparency for consumers.
The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday said it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters to disclose any fees up front when they list prices.
“People deserve to know up front what they’re being asked to pay without worrying that they’ll later be saddled with mysterious fees that they haven’t budgeted for and can’t avoid,” FTC Chair Lina Khan said in a statement.>Sign up for NBC DFW's News Headlines newsletter. The rule requires lodging and ticketing businesses to clearly and conspicuously disclose the true cost – including all mandatory fees – when they display any pricing. Businesses that exclude taxes or shipping fees from advertised prices must also disclose them before customers enter any payment information.
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