NYC Bans Hidden Hotel Fees Ahead of World Cup Tourist Influx

TLDR

New York City has banned hidden hotel fees in preparation for an influx of tourists during the World Cup, requiring hotels to clearly include resort, destination, or service fees in the advertised room price and disclose credit card holds and deposits upfront.

CAN THEY DO THIS?

“The rule’s reach extends well beyond hotels physically located in New York City. Under the new standard, any hotel or booking site that advertises a room price to New York City consumers must include all mandatory fees in the displayed price, even if the hotel itself is located elsewhere.”