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Hidden fees in hotel and event ticket prices banned

Rob Beschizza
Dec 19, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission ruled that ticket sellers, hotels and rental sites must disclose the total prices, including all fees, upfront. This would also prohibit them from hiding charges until the last minute, though NBC News reports that the president-elect could withdraw the rule or Republicans on congress pass …

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