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.
The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on hidden "junk fees," issuing a rule that forces companies to disclose the whole cost of a service or event upfront.
The new rule requires businesses that advertise their pricing to tell consumers the truth up front about prices and fees and prohibits them from misrepresenting any fee or charge.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Tuesday banned surprise junk fees for ticketing platforms, vacation rental sites and hotel fees, deeming the practice “unfair” and “deceptive.” “People deserve to know up-front what they’re being asked to pay — without worrying that they’ll later be saddled with…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a rule Tuesday requiring hotels and live events in the U.S. to include all fees they charge in the advertised price. President Joe Biden's administration has used its regulatory powers to go after "junk fees" for consumers in several industries.
