AHLA Issues Statement in Support of the No Hidden FEES Act

AHLA Issues Statement in Support of the No Hidden FEES Act

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Chip Rogers is speaking out in support of the No Hidden FEES Act, which was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., and Kathy Castor, D-Fla.

“The No Hidden FEES Act creates a single standard for mandatory fee display across the lodging industry – from short-term rental platforms to online travel agencies, search engines, metasearch sites, and hotels. This legislation would ensure that wherever consumers shop for lodging, mandatory fees are included in the price they see. AHLA is grateful for the leadership of Reps. Kim and Castor in fighting to level the playing field for all types of lodging providers and distributors. We look forward to helping get this important legislation to the president’s desk.” – AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers

AHLA’s most recent data shows only 6% of hotels nationwide charge a mandatory resort/destination/amenity fee, at an average of $26 per night.

AHLA also supports The Hotel Fees Transparency Act – similar legislation introduced in the Senate by Sens. Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Moran, R-Kan.