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Article - Hotel Dispute Lawyer: How Pennsylvania Resort Fees Settlements Could Play Out for US Hotel Industry - By Jim Butler - In Pennsylvania, the state’s attorney general reached settlement agreements with Omni Hotels & Resorts, Choice Hotels International and Marriott International over their fee disclosure practices. According to Mark S. Adams, the main objective in these cases was to ensure full transparency. If a hotel has a mandatory fee, they will have to let customers know upfront.
In October this year, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law (effective July 1, 2024) a sweeping ban on pricing goods and services without including all mandatory fees or charges.
Article - Hotel Dispute Lawyer: Disclosing Mandatory Resort Fees - What Hoteliers Need to Know - By Jim Butler - On July 1, 2024, a Comprehensive Ban on Pricing Goods and Services Without Including All Mandatory Fees Will Go into Effect in California. In the This Article, JMBM Partner Mark Adams Discusses the Implications of These Legal Developments for Hotel Owners. He Emphasizes the Need for Full Transparency to Avoid Financial Penalties, Litigation, and Reputational Damage.