House Passes No Hidden FEES Act for Lodging Industry

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the No Hidden FEES Act, a legislative priority of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), to ensure transparency in lodging costs. The bill, introduced by Reps. Young Kim and Kathy Castor, aims to establish a single standard for mandatory fee displays across the lodging industry, covering various platforms and hotels. AHLA strongly supports this legislation, emphasizing the importance of informing guests upfront about mandatory fees. The Act, backed by AHLA and AAHOA, received bipartisan approval in the House and is also supported by Senators Klobuchar and Moran for a uniform industry standard. Data reveals that only a small percentage of hotels nationwide charge mandatory resort fees, averaging $26 per night.