Tag: Resort Fees
Matter of Transparency: Resort Fees Are a Growing Source of Revenue
The 11th edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) defines resort fees as "mandatory fees charged at either a...
The Battle Over Mandatory Resort Fees
More hotels are imposing mandatory “resort fees” on their guests for amenities, and the amount of those fees is increasing at many of those...
Hotel Fees and Surcharges Forecast to Hit $2.47 Billion
Following the 2014 record of $2.35 billion, total fees and surcharges collected by U.S. hotels are forecast to increase to another record level of...
Resort-Inclusive Concept Prevents Sticker Shock at Checkout
While a relaxing resort vacation can send guests into a state of euphoria, their happy mood can quickly turn sour at checkout when they...
FTC Warns Hotel Operators that Not Disclosing Resort Fees May Violate the Law
The Federal Trade Commission has warned 22 hotel operators that their online reservation sites may violate the law by providing a deceptively low estimate...