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Articles tagged “junk fees”

Travel Booking

Biden Continues Pressure on ‘Junk Fees,’ FTC Proposes New Rule

The White House has increasingly called out the travel industry for the proliferation of junk fees and now, it has a plan to get rid of the charges that travelers frequently encounter.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Biden Continues Pressure on ‘Junk Fees,’ FTC Proposes New Rule

Airlines

U.S. Senator Asks Airline CEOs About Complaints and Fees

There have been multiple efforts made in recent years in the U.S. to reign in fees, but nothing has connected quite yet. Will 2024 be the year?

David Shepardson, Reuters | 3 months ago

U.S. Senator Asks Airline CEOs About Complaints and Fees

Hotels

Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta Seeks ‘Even Playing Field’ for Hotel Fees — Full Video

Hilton President and CEO Chris Nassetta said a lot on the Skift Global Forum stage. Most notably, he advocated for U.S. lawmakers to compel third-party distributors to display resort fee and other junk fees upfront on a consumer's first search.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta Seeks ‘Even Playing Field’ for Hotel Fees — Full Video

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb CEO on ‘Essentially’ Eliminating Cleaning Fees

The plan doesn't actually eliminate cleaning fees. Instead, it's meant to prevent users from seeing an unexpected price jump just before check-out — arguably the more frustrating issue.

Justin Dawes | 3 months ago

Airbnb CEO on ‘Essentially’ Eliminating Cleaning Fees

Hotels

Hilton Promises Clarity on Mandatory Fees

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Hilton's fee promise, U.S. tourism leaders' thoughts on outbound China travel, Morocco tourism returning.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Hilton Promises Clarity on Mandatory Fees

Hotels

Hilton Says it Will ‘Quickly’ Move to Disclose Mandatory Fees

A Skift scoop: Hilton told hotel owners it was changing policy to ensure mandatory resort fees are displayed upfront on all its sites and apps. The move follows Marriott and Hyatt's similar steps this year.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Hilton Says it Will ‘Quickly’ Move to Disclose Mandatory Fees

Short-Term Rentals

California’s Hotel and Short-Term Rental Junk Fee Crack Down

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at California's junk fee crackdown, U.S. airline pilot shortage, and Florida's short-term rental squeeze.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

California’s Hotel and Short-Term Rental Junk Fee Crack Down

Hotels

Junk Fee Crackdown in California Would Hit Hotels and Short-Term Rentals

California's proposed changes, if passed by mid-October, might impact how so-called junk fees are displayed nationwide. Many hotel companies and online travel agencies would likely seek uniform price displays across the U.S. for simplicity's sake.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

Junk Fee Crackdown in California Would Hit Hotels and Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rentals

Vrbo Will Penalize Hosts Who Cancel Bookings

Vrbo is reiterating the message that the traveler's experience is key to building demand and a strong business.

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 4 months ago

Vrbo Will Penalize Hosts Who Cancel Bookings

Tourism

Washington, D.C.’s $20 Million Bet on Global Tourism

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Washington, D.C.'s tourism budget, Airbnb's New York history, and Sonesta's junk fee lawsuit.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Washington, D.C.’s $20 Million Bet on Global Tourism