No More Hidden Fees: FTC’s New Rule Demands Pricing Transparency in Tickets and Lodging
In a decisive move to protect consumers and promote transparency, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new rule banning hidden “junk fees” took effect on May 12, 2025. This regulation mandates that businesses in the live-event ticketing and short-term lodging industries disclose all mandatory fees upfront, ensuring that consumers are not...
