The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) applauds reintroduction of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan).

“AHLA has led the charge in establishing a federal standard to provide travelers with consistent, upfront pricing that will bring much-needed clarity to the marketplace. We strongly believe that all consumers deserve transparency in the booking process, no matter where they choose to book their stays,” said AHLA President & CEO Rosanna Maietta.

“This legislation establishes a single federal standard for mandatory fee display that will ensure guests everywhere can make informed decisions when booking lodging.”

“We appreciate the leadership and persistence of Senators Klobuchar and Moran in bringing back this legislation.  They are true advocates for the consumer,” added Maietta.

Background

For the last two years, AHLA has championed two bipartisan federal fee-transparency bills – the House-passed No Hidden FEES Act and the Senate’s Hotel Fees Transparency Act. AHLA has also been supportive of the Federal Trade Commission’s rule governing fee display in the lodging industry, which is slated to go into effect in May of this year. 

Critically, this legislation would establish one federal standard, ensuring clear compliance requirements across the lodging industry and consistency for consumers throughout the country.