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In California, Hotels and Rentals Must Reveal Fees Upfront. What Does That Mean for You?
New York Times· 5 days agoTwo new laws target surprise charges like resort fees, cleaning fees and service fees, forcing companies to tell you about them before you book, even if you live elsewhere. Last May, Samir Bhavnani ...
Econometer: Should restaurant surcharges be legal?
The Columbian· 2 days agoA California state bill designed to eradicate junk or hidden fees, and signed into law in October, is set to take effect on July 1. The new law, as...
Skip fees with Airbnb alternatives
The Columbian· 2 days agoThere’s a lot to consider when planning a vacation: plane tickets, car rentals, food, lodging and other expenses. Sonder bridges the gap between hotels and homes by offering well-maintained ...
Gateway - Jalopnik
Jalopnik· 6 days agoJunk fees plague industries like hotels and airlines and end up costing consumers billions every year in add ons, “administrative fees” and other overpriced nonsense. The fees really come out ...
Connecticut leaders team up to crack down on junk fees
FOX61· 6 days agoConnecticut leaders are teaming up to crack down on junk fees, known as the added costs people pay...
Big Changes in Online Travel: Transparency, Accessibility, and the Battle for Business Travelers |...
JD Supra· 6 days agoIt was a busy week in the online travel world as evidenced by the number of our stories. Cruise...
After Majorca entire EU country makes major move to fight overtourism
Daily Express· 6 days agoAn EU country that is immensely popular among tourists is planning to instill some changes in a bid...
Black Twitter Debates Hotels vs. Airbnbs After Viral Tweet
Travel Noire via Yahoo News· 3 days agoA recent tweet by user @luinalaska has sparked a heated debate on Black Twitter over the merits of...
Taking aim at Ticketmaster, 'junk' fees
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 6 days agoJun. 17—NEW LONDON — An inveterate concert-goer, Jason Sattler is tired of paying the hidden "junk" fees that often inflate ticket prices. He's no fan of Ticketmaster. Sattler, a 34-year-old ...
Lawmakers discuss attempts to crackdown on junk fees
Eyewitness News 3 Hartford· 7 days agoIt’s happened to almost all of us. Lawmakers are trying to put an end to it. What you don’t expect are ticket prices to be filled with hidden junk fees....
