MISLEADING AND DECEPTIVE HOTEL RESORT FEES IN THE NEWS
The White House Has Proposed Cracking Down on Junk Fees. Here’s How to Avoid Them
The Washington Post
By: Cora Lewis
November 2, 2023
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/11/02/junk-fees-hidden-federal-trade-commission/4e901512-7968-11ee-97dd-7a173b1bd730_story.html
Forget Las Vegas Strip Resort Fees; Here’s A New Fee to Watch Out For
The Street
By: Daniel Kline
October 31, 2023
https://www.thestreet.com/travel/beware-this-sneaky-new-travel-fee-biden-wont-like
Taking ‘Junk Fees’ Out With The Trash: Following California’s Lead
Forbes
By: Carolina Martinez
October 26, 2023
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2023/10/26/taking-junk-fees-out-with-the-trash-following-californias-lead/?sh=26d360a42dbd
Hyatt Sued Over ‘Junk Fees’ That Will Enrage Guests
The Street
By: Jeffrey Quiggle
August 23, 2023
https://www.thestreet.com/travel/lawsuit-filed-on-hidden-fees-travelers-pay-at-major-u-s-hotel-chain
‘Spending Money to Get Nothing’: The Latest on Resort Fees
The New York Times
By: Elaine Glusac
October 21, 2023
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/travel/resort-fees.html
Hidden Resort Fees Could Soon Be a Thing of the Past
Conde Nast Traveler
By: Jessica Puckett
October 18, 2023
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/biden-administration-junk-fees-ban-proposed-rule
Opinion: Hate That Hidden ‘Resort Fee’? Here’s Some Good News For You
The Washington Post
By: Catherine Rampell
October 12, 2023
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/10/12/ban-junk-fees-biden-deceptive-prices-rule/
‘Resort Fees’ and Other ‘Junk Fees’ May Soon Be a Thing of the Past - Here’s Why
Entrepreneur
By: Madeline Garfinkle
October 12, 2023
https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/everyone-is-over-resort-feesincluding-the-us/463579
Biden Continues Pressure on ‘Junk Fees,’ FTC Proposes New Rule
Skift
By: Rashaad Jorden
October 11, 2023
https://skift.com/2023/10/11/biden-continues-pressure-on-junk-fees-ftc-proposes-new-rule/
Congress Wants to Ban the Junk Fees That Are Hiking Up Your Hotel Bill
The Robb Report
By: Tori Latham
October 11, 2023
https://robbreport.com/travel/hotels/resort-fees-congress-1235335072/
FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Hidden and ‘Bogus’ Fees
The Washington Post
By: Julian Mark
October 11, 2023
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/10/11/junk-fees-ftc-rule/
Travel ‘Junk Fee’ Crackdown Skift Explains
Skift
By: Jess Wade
October 11, 2023
https://skift.com/2023/10/11/travel-junk-fee-crackdown-skift-explains/
What You See Is What You’ll Pay: New Law Bans ‘Junk’ Fees On Hotel Bills, Concert Tickets, Etc.
Los Angeles Times
By: Carly Olson
October 9, 2023
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-10-09/newsom-bill-bans-junk-fees
California Says Goodbye to Junk Fees - No More Hidden Charges That Aren’t Advertised Up-Front
Insider
By: Kai Xiang Teo
October 9, 2023
https://www.businessinsider.com/california-goodbye-junk-fees-hidden-charges-concert-air-tickets
California Bans Deceptive Resort Fees: See What’s Affected and When
Frommer’s
By: Jason Cochran
October 9, 2023
https://www.frommers.com/blogs/arthur-frommer-online/blog_posts/california-bans-deceptive-resort-fees-see-what-s-affected-and-when
New California Law Will Ban Hidden Fees. What Does It Mean for Consumers?
The Sacramento Bee
By: Brianna Taylor
October 9, 2023
https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article280313579.html
State AG Settle With Choice Hotels Over Hidden “Resort” Fees
Regulatory Oversight - Troutman Pepper
September 28, 2023
https://www.regulatoryoversight.com/2023/09/state-ags-settle-with-choice-hotels-over-hidden-resort-fees/
How to Avoid Hotel Resort Fees
Nerd Wallet
By: Sally French and Sam Kemmis
September 26, 2023
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/hotel-resort-fees
Hilton Says it Will ‘Quickly’ Move to Disclose Mandatory Fees
Skift
By: Sean O’Neill
September 21, 2023
https://skift.com/2023/09/21/hilton-says-it-will-quickly-move-to-disclose-mandatory-fees/
Hotel Group Sonesta Faces Lawsuit Over ‘Junk Fee’ Disclosure
Skift
By: Sean O’Neill
August 31, 2023
https://skift.com/2023/08/31/hotel-group-sonesta-faces-lawsuit-over-junk-fee-disclosure/
Hyatt Now Discloses Resort Fee Up-Front, but Hotel ‘Junk Fee’ Issues Remain
Skift
By: Sean O’Neill
August 29, 2023
https://skift.com/2023/08/29/hyatt-now-discloses-resort-fee-up-front-but-hotel-junk-fee-issues-remain/
Money for Nothing? Why 5-Star Resorts are Charging Guests Hundreds in Junk Fees
Robb Report
BY: Mark Ellwood
August 24, 2023
https://robbreport.com/travel/hotels/five-star-hotel-junk-fees-1234884588/
Hyatt Sued Over Use of Resort Fees
Travel Weekly
By: Christina Jelski
August 24, 2023
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Hyatt-sued-over-use-of-resort-fees
I Was Charged ‘Junk Fees’ By a New York City Hotel. Here’s What Happened Next
CNBC
By: Monica Pitrelli
August 20, 2023
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/21/what-is-a-destination-fee-and-why-are-more-hotels-charging-them.html
Texas Attorney General’s Office Files Lawsuit Against Booking Holdings Inc.
Fox 26 Houston
August 10, 2023
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/texas-attorney-generals-office-files-lawsuit-against-booking-holdings-inc
Hotels Are Returning Fire in the ‘Junk Fee’ War. Don’t Be A Casualty.
USA Today
By: Christopher Elliott
August 4, 2023
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/2023/08/04/junk-fees-hotels-fight-them/70514452007/
Bipartisan Senate Bill Aims to Crack Down on Hotel ‘Resort Fees’
NBC News
By: Frank Thorp V
July 26, 2023
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/bipartisan-senate-bill-aims-crack-hotel-resort-fees-rcna96186
Resort Fees Targeted in Federal ‘Hotel Fees Transparency Act’
KLAS Las Vegas
By: Greg Haas
July 26, 2023
https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/resort-fees-targeted-in-federal-hotel-fees-transparency-act/
Can You Refute Resort Fees On Your Next Hotel Stay?
KTLA5
By: Addy Bink
June 26, 2023
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/can-you-refute-resort-fees-on-your-next-hotel-stay/
Watch Out for ‘Junk’ Fees When Booking Travel Online
The New York Times
By: Brian X. Chen
June 15, 2023
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/technology/personaltech/travel-booking-junk-fees.html
Texas Settles with Marriott, Sues Hyatt over “Resort Fees”
Reuters
By: Doyinsola Oladipo
May 16, 2023
https://www.reuters.com/legal/texas-sues-hyatt-hotels-misleading-marketing-charging-hidden-fees-2023-05-16/
Marriott to Display Resort Fees Upfront
NerdWallet
By: Sean Cudahy
May 12, 2023
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/marriott-resort-fee-included
Marriott Won’t Hide Resort Fees Anymore
Skift
May 2, 2023
https://skift.com/2023/05/02/marriott-wont-hide-resort-fees-anymore/
Marriott To Include Resort Fees in Total Prices, Breaking New Ground in Lawsuit Settlement
Skift
By: Sean O’Neill
May 1, 2023
https://skift.com/2023/05/01/marriott-to-include-resort-fees-in-total-prices-breaking-new-ground-in-lawsuit-settlement/
Marriott Will Bundle Resort Fees Into Price Display Starting This Month
View From The Wing
By: Gary Leff
May 1, 2023
https://viewfromthewing.com/exclusive-marriott-will-bundle-resort-fees-into-price-display-starting-this-month/
Why The U.S. Has So Many Junk Fees
CNBC
By: Andrea Miller and Lindsey Jacobson
April 25, 2023
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2023/04/25/why-the-us-has-so-many-junk-fees.html
Here Are Ways To Avoid Paying Resort Fees
The Points Guy
By: Summer Hull
April 25, 2023
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/avoid-resort-fees/
5 of the Best Strategies to Avoid Paying Resort Fees in 2023
CNN Underscored
By: Holly Johnson
April 7, 2023
https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/travel/how-to-avoid-resort-fees
Biden, California Lawmakers Going to War With ‘Junk Fees’ on Hotels, Concert Tickets and Airlines
The Sacramento Bee
By: David Lightman
April 6, 2023
https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article273817005.html
JUNK FEES NO MORE: Gallego and Jackson Introduce Legislation to Prevent Unfair Hidden Costs for Consumers
April 4, 2023
https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/junk-fees-no-more-gallego-and-jackson-introduce-legislation-prevent
Why a Hotel Bill, Plane Ticket Isn’t Always What It Seems. Now, California Lawmaker Want Reforms
North Bay Business Journal
April 3, 2023
https://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/article/article/why-a-hotel-bill-plane-ticket-isnt-always-what-it-seems-now-california/
Senator Whitehouse Hopes to Eliminate ‘Junk Fees’ for Hotels, Concerts, and More
NBC 10 WJAR
By: Emily Volz
March 29, 2023
https://turnto10.com/i-team/consumer-advocate/junk-fee-prevention-act-rhode-island-senator-sheldon-whitehouse-hotels-travel-plane-phone-services-march-29-2023
Junk Fees Prevention Act Introduced
Travel Weekly
By: Christina Jelski
March 29, 2023
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Junk-Fees-Prevention-Act-introduced
Biden Wants To Crack Down on Resort Fees. Here are 10 of the Weirdest.
The Washington Post
By: Hannah Sampson
March 27, 2023
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/03/27/resort-fees-president-biden/
How To Avoid Resort Fees
Bank Rate
By: Ariana Arghandewal
March 27, 2023
https://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/how-to-avoid-resort-fees/
What Are Junk Fees and How Do They Affect You?
U.S. News & World Report
By: Beth Braverman
March 24, 2023
https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/spending/articles/what-are-junk-fees-and-how-do-they-affect-you
Blumenthal & Whitehouse Introduce Junk Fee Prevention Act to End Unfair Surprise Costs for Consumers
March 22, 2023
https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/blumenthal-and-whitehouse-introduce-junk-fee-prevention-act-to-end-unfair-surprise-costs-for-consumers
Junk Fees Cost Consumers Tens of Billions Annually, According to the White House
CNBC
By: Chelsey Cox
March 21, 2023
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/21/junk-fees-cost-consumers-tens-of-billions-annually-according-to-the-white-house.html
Americans Prefer to Know Hotel Costs Upfront - Fees and All
Nerd Wallet
By: Sally French
March 15, 2023
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/americans-prefer-to-know-hotel-costs-upfront-fees-and-all
The Industry is Divided Over Resort Fees
Travel Weekly
By: Christina Jelski
March 14, 2023
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Industry-divided-over-resort-fees
The 10 Sneakiest Junk Fees to Watch Our For
Her Money
By: Casandra Andrews
March 14, 2023
https://hermoney.com/save/budgeting/the-10-sneakiest-junk-fees-to-watch-out-for/
Junk Mandatory Resort Fees
The Nevada Independent
By: David Colborne
March 12, 2023
https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/junk-mandatory-resort-fees
Biden Asks States To Go After Hidden Hotel And Resort Fees
Forbes
By: Suzanne Rowan Kelleher
March 9, 2023
https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2023/03/09/biden-states-hidden-hotel-resort-fees/?sh=30369cb470fd
California Seeks to Eliminate Hidden Concert, Hotel Fees
San Francisco Gate
By: Olivia Harden
March 8, 2023
https://www.sfgate.com/california-politics/article/california-eliminate-hidden-concert-hotel-fees-17828059.php
White House Urges States to Join Government Wide Crackdown on ‘Junk Fees’
NBC News
By: Reuters
March 8, 2023
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/white-house-urges-states-join-government-wide-crackdown-junk-fees-rcna73928
California Lawmakers Take Aim at ‘Junk Fees’ for Ticket Sales, Hotel Stays and More
CapRadio
By: Nicole Nixon
March 7, 2023
https://www.capradio.org/articles/2023/03/07/california-lawmakers-take-aim-at-junk-fees-for-ticket-sales-hotel-stays-and-more/
California Lawmakers Introduce Suite of Bills to Disclose, Cut Back on ‘Junk Fees’
ABC 7 News
By: Michael Finney
March 7, 2023
https://abc7news.com/ca-junk-fees-bill-fee-disclosures-ticket-hotel/12922253/
How to Avoid Hotel Resort Fees (and Which Brands Are the Worst)
Nerd Wallet
By: Sally French and Sam Kemmis
March 1, 2023
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/hotel-resort-fees
Travelers Say Hotel Resort Fees Have Gotten Completely Out of Control. Now Biden Wants to Get Ride of Them.
Business Insider
By: John L. Doman
February 23, 2023
https://www.businessinsider.com/hotel-resort-destination-fees-biden-opposition-amenities-cities-legislation-2023-2
Biden’s Call to End Resort Fees Draws Pushback from Trade Group; Strip Executives Mum
The Nevada Independent
By: Howard Stutz
February 22, 2023
https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/bidens-call-to-end-resort-fees-draws-pushback-from-trade-group-strip-executives-mum
Biden Takes on Hotel Industry, Calls Resort Fees ‘Junk’
Forbes
By: Michael Goldstein
February 21, 2023
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgoldstein/2023/02/21/did-president-biden-just-take-on-the-hotel-industry-over-resort-fees/?sh=193f3b5f7ee7
Biden Has Junk Fees in His Sight, But is the Travel industry Willing to Change?
USA Today
By: Christopher Elliott
February 18, 2023
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/2023/02/18/junk-fees-biden-hotel-airline/11280565002/
A Playbook for Fighting Hotel Resort Fees
The Wall Street Journal
By: Dawn Gilbertson
February 15, 2023
https://www.wsj.com/articles/hotel-resort-junk-fees-dispute-8f6839ba
Joe Biden is Mad About Hidden Fees and You Should Be, Too
Vox
By: Emily Stewart
February 15, 2023
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2023/2/15/23599953/biden-junk-fee-protection-act-white-house-ticketmaster-resort
Closer Look Expected for Hawaii Hotel Resort Fees
Star Advertiser
By: Allison Schaefers
February 14, 2023
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/02/14/hawaii-news/closer-look-expected-for-hawaii-hotel-resort-fees/
As Biden Goes After ‘Junk Fees', Nevadans in Congress Leap to Resorts’ Defense
The Las Vegas Sun
By: Casey Harrison
February 12, 2023
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2023/feb/12/as-biden-goes-after-junk-fees-nevadans-in-congress/
Biden’s Fight Against ‘Junk Fees’
The New York Times
By: David Leonhardt
February 9, 2023
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/09/briefing/biden-junk-fees.html
What are Junk Fees and How Might Biden Tackle Them?
BBC
By: Sam Cabral
February 9, 2023
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64584826
Hotel Resort Fees Are Out of Control and Need To End Now
The Points Guy
By: Scott Mayerowitz
February 8, 2023
https://thepointsguy.com/news/end-hotel-resort-fees/
Biden Reasserts Need to Crack Down on Junk Fees - How Much Do They Cost You?
Yahoo! Finance
By: Josephine Nesbit
February 8, 2023
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/biden-promises-crack-down-junk-163852468.html
Biden Wants to Ban Junk Fees. Here’s How That Would Impact You
Time
By: Nik Popli
February 8, 2023
https://time.com/6254113/what-are-junk-fees-biden-ban/
U.S. Moves to Ban Hotels’ Hidden Resort Fees
Theme Park Insider
By: Robert Niles
February 1, 2023
https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202302/9369/
[Implementation Delayed] Marriott Agrees to Prominently Indicate Resort Fees, but With a Catch
Award Wallet
By: Ryan Smith
January 25, 2023
https://awardwallet.com/blog/marriott-settlement-disclose-resort-fees/
Are Resort Fees Ever Worth It?
Nerd Wallet
By: Sally French
January 25, 2023
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/are-resort-fees-ever-worth-it
Marriott Delays Disclosing Resort Fees Yet Again
Award Wallet
By: JT Genter
January 24, 2023
https://awardwallet.com/blog/marriott-resort-fees-settlement-extension/
President Biden Vows to Outlaw Resort Fees in The US
Travel Noire
By: Simone Cheri
November 28, 2022
https://travelnoire.com/president-biden-vows-to-outlaw-resort-fees-in-the-us
No One Likes Resort Fees. Now Biden Wants To Crack Down on Them.
The Washington Post
By: James Bikales
November 1, 2022
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/11/01/resort-fees-hotels-biden/
President Joe Biden Takes Aim at Resort and Other ‘Junk’ Fees. What Does That Mean for US Travelers?
USA Today
By: Kathleen Wong
October 29, 2022
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2022/10/29/hidden-travel-costs-biden-junk-frees/10628116002/
President Biden Targets Hotel Resort Fees in Larger Crackdown
Skift
By: Sean O’Neill
October 27, 2022
https://skift.com/blog/u-s-agency-to-investigate-hotel-resort-fees/
Whatever Happened To Those Resort Fees Everyone Hates?
The Washington Post
By: Christopher Elliott
August 24, 2022
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/08/24/hotel-resort-fees/
Marriott Agrees to Post Resort Fees in Upfront Pricing in Settlement with State AG
ABA Journal
By: Debra Cassens Weiss
November 24, 2021
https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/marriott-will-post-resort-fees-in-upfront-pricing-after-settling-with-state-ag
Marriott Agrees to Include Resort Fees in the Room Rate
Travel Weekly
By: Tovin Lapan
November 19, 2021
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Marriott-settles-resort-fee-lawsuit
Marriott Agrees to Include Resort Fees in Upfront Pricing After Reaching Settlement with Pennsylvania AG
USA Today
By: Bailey Schulz
November 19, 2021
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/hotels/2021/11/19/marriott-resort-fees-upfront-pricing-pennsylvania-ag/8691311002/
Breaking Down Hotel and Resort Fees - And Why They Still Exist During the Pandemic
Conde Nast Traveler
By: Juliana Shallcross
September 15, 2020
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/hotel-and-resort-fees-during-covid-19
How to Avoid Travel Fees That Could Ruin Your Next Vacation
Forbes
By: Christopher Elliott
September 12, 2020
https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherelliott/2020/09/12/how-to-avoid-travel-fees-that-could-ruin-your-next-vacation/#1a7621db1a94
Omni Hotels Faces Another False Ad Suit Over Resort Fees
Law 360
By: Joyce Hanson
September 11, 2020
https://www.law360.com/articles/1309189/omni-hotels-faces-another-false-ad-suit-over-resort-fees
No, This is Not The End of Travel Fees. It’s Just the Beginning.
The Washington Post
By: Christopher Elliott
September 9, 2020
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/no-this-is-not-the-end-of-travel-fees-its-just-the-beginning/2020/09/09/a8077598-f173-11ea-bc45-e5d48ab44b9f_story.html
Don’t Get Your Hopes Up: Hotels Likely Won’t Follow Airlines in Eliminating Change Fees
The Points Guy
By: Benji Stawski
September 3, 2020
https://thepointsguy.com/news/future-of-hotel-cancellation-fees/
The Critical Points: First to Go Were Airline Cancellation Fees, Next Should be Resort Fees
The Points Guy
By: Richard Kerr
September 1, 2020
https://thepointsguy.com/news/eliminate-resort-fee-coronavirus/
Room Rentals, Resort Fees and Furniture Removal: How Trump’s Company Charged the U.S. Government More Than $900,000
The Washington Post
By: David Fahrenthold, Josh Dawsey and Joshua Partlow
August 27, 2020
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-company-secret-service-spending/2020/08/27/9331bd86-de36-11ea-8051-d5f887d73381_story.html
4 Las Vegas Hotels Raised Resort Fees - Here’s How to Avoid Them
The Points Guy
By: Nick Ellis
March 6, 2020
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/las-vegas-resort-fees/
How to Avoid Hotel and Resort Fees
Forbes
By: Holly Johnson
March 5, 2020
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/credit-cards/how-to-avoid-hotel-and-resort-fees/
Las Vegas Resort Fees Rise
KNPR - Nevada Public Radio
By: Chris Sieroty
March 5, 2020
https://knpr.org/knpr/2020-03/las-vegas-resort-fees-rise
Caesars Raising Resort Fees at 4 Las Vegas Properties
The Las Vegas Review-Journal
By: Richard N. Velotta
February 27, 2020
https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/caesars-raising-resort-fees-at-4-las-vegas-properties-1967730/
Hotels Tack on So-Called Resort Fees, But You Don’t Have to Pay Them, AG Moody Says
Fox 13 Tampa Bay
By: Sorboni Banerjee
February 25, 2020
https://www.fox13news.com/news/hotels-tack-on-so-called-resort-fees-but-you-dont-have-to-pay-them-ag-moody-says
Well This Marriott Stay Is Going Great So Far…
One Mile At A Time
By: Ben Lucky
February 15, 2020
https://onemileatatime.com/marriott-upgrade-games/
Another View: Hidden Hotel Fees Reflect Poorly on Hospitality Industry
Lake Geneva Regional News
February 13, 2020
https://www.lakegenevanews.net/opinion/columnists/another-view-hidden-hotel-fees-reflect-poorly-on-hospitality-industry/article_3668059a-8872-5150-8fe7-e07c03a0b732.html
Travelers Are Getting Help in a Fight Against Hotel Amenity Fees
CNBC
By: Harriet Baskas
February 9, 2020
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/07/resort-fees-being-addressed-at-the-federal-level-helping-travelers.html
What to Know About Hidden ‘Resort Fees’ Before Booking Your Next Vacation
NBC Nightly News
February 8, 2020
https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/what-to-know-about-hidden-resort-fees-before-booking-your-next-vacation-78402629863?fbclid=IwAR092-Vt25xXwx3BRWOa2fDoho1PsRu58qM72pXmjMZ0n9bZWxxEuf14vGM
A Famous Hotel Charged a $30 Fee That Made a Guest Angry. Then the Hotel Explained
Inc.
By: Chris Matyszczyk
February 8, 2020
https://www.inc.com/chris-matyszczyk/a-famous-hotel-charged-guests-a-30-fee-that-really-made-them-angry-then-hotel-explained.html
Help! How Do I Get Out of Resort Fees?
The New York Times
By: Sarah Firshein
February 8, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/08/travel/resort-fees.html
Personal Financial Fees U.S. Consumers Hate Most
The Street
By: Brian O’Connell
February 7, 2020
https://www.thestreet.com/personal-finance/personal-financial-fees-us-consumers-hate-most
Our View: Hidden Hotel Fees Aggravate Travelers
The Kenosha News
By: John Sloca
February 6, 2020
https://www.kenoshanews.com/opinion/editorial/our-view-hidden-hotel-fees-aggravate-travelers/article_6750f99b-31d9-5906-a22c-80dfbc753e88.html
Tired of Paying Hotel ‘Resort’ Fees? Get Money Back from One Hotel Chain!
ABC 15
By: Joe Ducey, Monica Williams
January 31, 2020
https://www.abc15.com/news/let-joe-know/tired-of-paying-hotel-resort-fees-get-money-back-from-one-hotel-chain
Score One For Your Wallet: Booking Sites are Cracking Down on Sneaky Hotel Fees
Apartment Therapy
By: Arielle Tschinkel
January 30, 2020
https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/hotel-resort-fees-36711040
A Backlash Brews Against Phantom Hotel Fees
The Wall Street Journal
By: Scott McCartney
January 29, 2020
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-backlash-brews-against-phantom-hotel-fees-11580299200
I Thought This Was an All-Inclusive Resort
The New York Times
By: Philip Galanes
January 16, 2020
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/16/style/vacation-tipping-resorts.html
Putting Your Consumer Cap On: Five Annoying Habits of Hotel Marketers
Forbes
By: Adam Deflorian
January 14, 2020
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2020/01/14/putting-your-consumer-cap-on-five-annoying-habits-of-hotel-marketers/#76ea871a3f04
Airbnb and Similar Sites Hide Fees From Customers. A Proposed Law Seeks Transparency.
The Los Angeles Times
By: Hugo Martin
January 9, 2020
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-01-09/airbnb-and-other-short-term-rental-guests-complain-about-fees
Why Are Resort Fees So Popular When Consumers Hate Them?
Psychology Today
By: Utpal Dholakia
January 6, 2019
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-science-behind-behavior/202001/why-are-resort-fees-so-popular-when-consumers-hate-them
A Hotel Charged A Customer Perhaps The Most Outrageous Fee I’ve Ever Heard. Then The Customer Fought Back.
Inc.
January 4, 2020
By: Chris Matszczyk
https://www.inc.com/chris-matyszczyk/a-hotel-charged-a-customer-perhaps-most-outrageous-fee-ive-ever-heard.html
Marriott Can’t Escape DC’s ‘Deceptive’ Resort Fee Suit
Law360
January 3, 2019
https://www.law360.com/articles/1230977/marriott-can-t-escape-dc-s-deceptive-resort-fee-suit
Travelers Foot the Bill for Unexpected Hotel Fees
Spectrum News
January 3, 2020
By: Margaret Chadbourn
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/san-antonio/news/2020/01/03/travelers-foot-the-bill-for-unexpected-hotel-fees
The Critical Points: I Hope These 9 Things Happen in 2020
The Points Guy
December 27, 2019
By: Richard Kerr
https://thepointsguy.com/news/critical-points-hopes-for-2020/
Travel Fees Are Out Of Control. Here’s What To Do About Them
USA Today
December 27, 2019
By: Christopher Elliott
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/advice/2019/12/27/travel-cost-how-fight-latest-airline-fees-and-hotel-fees/2690759001/
Report: High Resort Fees, Paid Parking Turning Away Californian Visitors
Fox 5 KVVU-TV Las Vegas
December 19, 2019
https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/local/report-high-resort-fees-paid-parking-turning-away-californian-visitors/article_bf4330a6-22b8-11ea-a360-1fd33933cbb9.html
Recent OTA Rules Could Topple Resort Fees Before New Laws Do
Travel Weekly
By: Christina Jelski
November 24, 2019
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Recent-OTA-rules-could-topple-resort-fees-before-new-laws-do
Expedia Drops Hotels in Search Results That Charge Resort Fees
The Points Guy
By: Richard Kerr
November 15, 2019
https://thepointsguy.com/news/expedia-penalizes-hotels-that-charge-resort-fees/
Expedia Tells Hotels Adding Resort Fees Will Lower Your Listings on Its Pages
Skift
November 14, 2019
By: Dennis Schaal
https://skift.com/2019/11/14/expedia-tells-hotels-adding-resort-fees-will-lower-your-listings-on-its-pages/
No More Hidden Hotel Fees
The Toledo Blade
By: Editorial Board
November 14, 2019
https://www.toledoblade.com/opinion/editorials/2019/11/14/no-more-hidden-fees-advertising-transparency-act-hotel-price-search/stories/20191021174
Congress Can Help Lower Your Hotel Bills
Bloomberg
By: Cass Sunstein
November 3, 2019
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-11-03/house-bill-on-resort-fees-would-really-help-consumers
High Resort Fees Come Under Fire in Las Vegas, Elsewhere
Cleveland.com
By: Susan Glaser
November 3, 2019
https://www.cleveland.com/business/2019/11/high-resort-fees-come-under-fire-in-las-vegas-elsewhere.html
Resort Fees are UnAmerican And Should Be Banned By Every Branch of Government!
Barstool Sports
By: Chaps (aka Matthew Cothron)
October 22, 2019
https://www.barstoolsports.com/blog/1453992/resort-fees-are-unamerican-and-should-be-banned-by-every-branch-of-the-government
Travel Advisor Group Supports Resort Fee Transparency
Skift
By: Maria Lenhart
October 16, 2019
https://skift.com/2019/10/16/travel-advisor-group-supports-resort-fee-transparency/
Travel Agency Group ASTA Aims to Shield Hotel Guests From Resort Fee Pain
Skift
By: Maria Lenhart
October 15, 2019
https://skift.com/2019/10/15/travel-agency-group-asta-aims-to-shield-hotel-guests-from-resort-fee-pain/
Las Vegas Resort Fees Continue To Rise With Caesars Entertainment
Reno Gazette Journal
By: Ed Komenda
October 11, 2019
https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2019/10/11/las-vegas-resort-fees-continue-rise-caesars-entertainment/3930749002/
Congress Takes On ‘Hidden Fees’ at Hotels and Resorts. Here’s What It Could Mean For Travelers
USA Today
By: David Oliver
October 8, 2019
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/hotels/2019/10/08/resort-fees-proposed-legislation-everything-you-need-to-know/3854924002/
Caesars Entertainment to Raise Resort Fees at Multiple Las Vegas Properties
NBC News Channel 3 Las Vegas
By: Cody Miller
October 7, 2019
https://news3lv.com/news/local/caesars-entertainment-to-raise-resort-fees-at-multiple-las-vegas-properties
Resort Fees Are Facing A Fresh Crackdown from Members of Congress
The Washington Post
By: Hannah Sampson
October 4, 2019
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2019/10/04/resort-fees-are-facing-fresh-crackdown-members-congress/
Do Consumers Hate The Resort Fee or The Way It’s Displayed Online?
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By: Richard Velotta
October 4, 2019
https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/business-columns/inside-gaming/do-consumers-hate-the-resort-fee-or-the-way-its-displayed-online-1864036/
New Resort Fee Legislation Would Disrupt How Hotels Are Sold Online
Skift
By: Dennis Schaal
October 1, 2019
https://skift.com/2019/10/01/new-resort-fee-legislation-would-disrupt-how-hotels-are-sold-online/
Analysts: Including Las Vegas Resort Fees in Advertised Room Rate Would Hurt Gaming Industry
Casino.org
By: Devin O’Connor
September 30, 2019
https://www.casino.org/news/eliminating-las-vegas-resort-fees-would-hurt-gaming-industry/
Nevada Resort Officials Mum on New Legislation on Lodging Fees
Las Vegas Review-Journal
By: Richard Velotta
September 27, 2019
https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/nevada-resort-officials-mum-on-new-legislation-on-lodging-fees-1858752/
Those Pesky Hidden Hotel Fees May Soon Be A Thing of the Past
AFAR
By: Michelle Baran
September 27, 2019
https://www.afar.com/magazine/a-new-bill-could-make-hidden-hotel-fees-illegal
What to Look For In Hidden Fees on Travel Sites
USA Today
By: Jefferson Graham
September 16, 2019
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/talkingtech/2019/09/16/hotwire-airbnb-priceline-slip-hidden-fees-cart-hotel-rooms/2304754001/
7 Unexpected Fees That Could Ruin Your Vacation
The Motley Fool
By: Kailey Hagen
September 13, 2019
https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/credit-cards/articles/7-unexpected-fees-that-could-ruin-your-vacation/
Las Vegas Casinos Tone-Deaf on Resort and Drink Fee Outrage, Daily Housekeeping Could Soon Checkout
Casino.org
By: Devin O’Connor
September 11, 2019
https://www.casino.org/news/las-vegas-resort-fees-drink-fees-and-maybe-end-housekeeping
Do You Pay or Fight Hidden Fees
TMJ-4 Milwaukee
September 11, 2019
https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/do-you-pay-or-fight-hidden-fees
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the Backlash to Hotel and Resort Fees
Entrepreneur
By: Alex Gold
September 8, 2019
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/338870
A Trend to Hate: Epidemic of ‘Urban Resort Fees’ At City Hotels
Forbes
By: Suzanne Rowan Kelleher
September 6, 2019
https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2019/09/06/a-trend-to-hate-epidemic-of-urban-resort-fees-at-city-hotels/#4fd4c59c42ea
The John Williams Show 09.05.19: Hidden Hotel Fees.
WGN Radio 720 Chicago
September 5, 2019
https://wgnradio.com/2019/09/05/the-john-williams-show-09-05-19-hidden-hotel-fees-the-bears-home-opener-she-shed-cheryl-gigantic-starbucks/
Those Hidden Hotel Resort Fees You Hate Paying? Travel Websites Fight Back
The Los Angeles Times
By: Hugo Martín
August 27, 2019
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2019-08-26/booking-com-takes-on-hotel-resort-fees
Marriott and Hilton Sued Over ‘Resort Fees,’ Long A Bane for Travelers
The New York Times
By: Ann Carns
August 23, 2019
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/23/business/marriott-hilton-lawsuit-resort-fees.html
Øker «skjult» hotellavgift i Las Vegas
VG
By: Knut Arne Hansen
August 22, 2019
https://www.vg.no/reise/i/P9ejGJ/oeker-skjult-hotellavgift-i-las-vegas
Las Vegas Resort Fees: What You Need to Know
KLAS-CBS 8 Las Vegas
August 19, 2019
https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/las-vegas-resort-fees-what-you-need-to-know/
Resort Fees on Las Vegas Strip are on the rise. Here’s why they’re likely here to stay.
Reno Gazette Journal
By: Ed Komenda
August 19, 2019
https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2019/08/19/resort-fee-las-vegas-strip/1969021001/
Resort fee ripoff: Stop Gouging Florida Hotel Visitors
The South Florida Sun Sentinel
By: Sun Sentinel Editorial Board
August 16, 2019
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/editorials/fl-op-edit-resort-fee-ripoff-stop-gouging-visitors-20190816-zanougbw5ncsdhwozr3rexfveu-story.html
This Website Is Helping Travelers Fight Back Against Resort Fees
JohnnyJet.com
By: Johnny Jet
August 6, 2019
https://www.johnnyjet.com/fight-back-kill-resort-fees/
The Battle Against Hotel Resort Fees is On. Who will win the war, hotels or guests?
The Washington Post
By: Hannah Sampson
August 3, 2019
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2019/08/02/battle-against-resort-fees-is-who-will-win-war-hotels-or-guests/
In the Poker Game of Hotels, Resort Fees are the Rake
Hospitality News
By: David Eisen
July 19, 2019
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4094284.html
Booking.com’s resort-fee policy rankles Caribbean hotels
Travel Weekly
July 18, 2019
https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Booking-fee-policy-rankles-Caribbean-hotels
Hotels to Promise a Super Low Rate - Then Hit You With Fees
Detroit Free Press
July 17, 2019
https://www.freep.com/story/money/personal-finance/susan-tompor/2019/07/17/hidden-fees-hotels-marriott-vacations/1713296001/
Travel Managers Grapple with Resort Fees as Marriott Gets Sued for Them
Business Travel News
July 16, 2019
https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Lodging/Travel-Managers-Grapple-with-Resort-Fees-As-Marriott-Gets-Sued-for-Them
Marriott CEO Defends Irritating Resort Fees
San Francisco Chronicle
July 16, 2019
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/Marriott-CEO-resort-fees-14097405.php
Marriott Resort Fee Lawsuit Puts New Target on Long-Held Hotel Industry Practice
Skift
July 15, 2019
https://skift.com/2019/07/15/marriott-resort-fee-lawsuit-puts-new-target-on-longheld-hotel-industry-practice/
The CEO of Marriott Just Made Some Stunning Statements About the Hotel Fees Customers Loathe
Inc.
July 14, 2019
https://www.inc.com/chris-matyszczyk/the-ceo-of-marriott-just-made-some-stunning-statements-about-hotel-fees-customers-loathe.html
So What Really Is A Resort Fee?
Honolulu Civil Beat
By: Tom Yamachika
July 14, 2019
https://www.civilbeat.org/2019/07/tom-yamachika-so-what-really-is-a-resort-fee/
Washington, DC Is Suing To Stop A Ridiculous Hotel Pricing Practice
New York Magazine
July 11, 2019
http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/07/its-time-to-stop-this-ridiculous-hotel-pricing-practice.html
How to Avoid Resort Fees
The Points Guy
July 10, 2019
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/avoid-resort-fees/
Is The World’s Worst Travel Fee About to Disappear?
Forbes
July 10, 2019
https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherelliott/2019/07/10/is-the-worlds-worst-travel-fee-about-to-disappear/#5097b5291761
A Government Lawsuit and Hotel Booking Sites are Pressuring Chains to Disclose Fees More Clearly
Consumer Reports
July 10, 2019
https://www.consumerreports.org/fees-billing/hotels-face-growing-backlash-against-resort-fees/
Is This The End of Deceptive Hotel Resort Fees?
The San Francisco Chronicle
July 10, 2019
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/hotel-resort-fee-suit-14083005.php
Marriott ‘reaped hundreds of millions of dollars’ through ‘drip pricing’ scheme, lawsuit says
ABC News
July 10, 2019
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/dc-sues-marriott-resort-fees-alleging-price-deception/story?id=64239062
DC Sues Marriott Hotel Chain For Allegedly Lying to Customers About Fees and ‘Taxes’
WJLA - Channel 7 ABC
July 10, 2019
https://wjla.com/news/local/dc-marriott-ag-karl-racine-fees-and-taxes
Marriott Facing Lawsuit Over ‘Deceptive’ Resort Fees That Allegedly Harm Consumers
Market Watch
July 10, 2019
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/marriott-facing-lawsuit-over-deceptive-resort-fees-that-allegedly-harm-consumers-2019-07-09
DC Attorney General Sues Marriott Over ‘Deceptive Resort Fees’
WTOP
July 9, 2019
https://wtop.com/dc/2019/07/dc-attorney-general-sues-marriott-for-deceptive-resort-fees/
Those Hidden Resort Fees You Are Not The Only One Worked Up About Them
The Boston Globe
July 2, 2019
https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/travel/2019/07/02/those-hidden-resort-fees-you-not-only-one-worked-about-them/yExpIWaGQJg0w8Tpnau57J/story.html
Booking.com Takes A Slice of Hotels’ Lucrative Resort Fees
The Wall Street Journal
June 25, 2019
https://www.wsj.com/articles/booking-com-takes-a-slice-of-hotels-lucrative-resort-fees-11561460400
How to Check Resort Fees at Major Hotels
Lifehacker
June 25, 2019
https://lifehacker.com/how-to-check-resort-fees-at-major-hotels-1835835518
One Simple Way to Reclaim That Resort Fee Which You Paid
The Gate - Boarding Area
June 16, 2019
https://thegate.boardingarea.com/one-simple-way-to-reclaim-that-resort-fee-which-you-paid/
Booking.com is Cracking Down on Resort Fees Rarely Included in Hotel Room Rates
Market Watch
May 28, 2019
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/bookingcom-is-cracking-down-on-hotel-resort-fees-which-are-rarely-included-in-the-advertised-room-rate-2019-05-24
The Biggest, Nastiest, Most Insulting Hotel Fee is Finally Coming Under A Stunning Attack
Inc.
May 25, 2019
https://www.inc.com/chris-matyszczyk/the-biggest-nastiest-hotel-nickel-and-diming-fee-is-finally-coming-under-a-stunning-attack.html
What’s Next For Consumer Friendly Legislation
The Washington Post
May 16, 2019
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/in-travel-whats-next-for-consumer-friendly-legislation/2019/05/16/cba1aa7c-7024-11e9-9eb4-0828f5389013_story.html?utm_term=.5060a39fe8b4
Episode 21: Kill Resort Fees
Jeff Does Vegas Podcast
May 13, 2019
https://www.jeffdoesvegas.com/e/episode-21-kill-resort-fees/
How Resort Fees Are Tricking Tourists Out of Hundreds
News.Com.Au
March 23, 2019
https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-ideas/best-of-travel/how-resort-fees-are-tricking-tourists-out-of-hundreds/news-story/91c4c6aa50c6764a97391e2852d918d3
The Banning of Resort Fees + Other Hidden Charges: The Good News + The Bad News
Your Mileage May Vary
February 11, 2019
https://yourmileagemayvary.net/2019/02/11/the-banning-of-resort-fees-other-hidden-charges-the-good-news-the-bad-news/
Paying a ‘Resort Fee’ When You’re Not at a Resort
The New York Times
October 22, 2018
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/22/business/luxury-hotels-urban-areas-cities.html
Summer Travel Scams You Need To Take Seriously
Reader's Digest
June 21, 2018
https://www.rd.com/advice/travel/summer-travel-scams/
Nine Nightmares Your Travel Insurance Will Not Cover
WBIR News
June 20, 2018
https://www.wbir.com/article/news/nation-now/nine-nightmares-your-travel-insurance-wont-cover/465-0b45a6e8-da3b-4d80-b1eb-1d34665bc831
Watch Out For Hidden Hotel Fees
KOMO News
June 19, 2018
http://komonews.com/news/consumer/watch-out-for-hidden-hotel-fees
8 Things You Should Never Do At Hotel Checkout
ABC News
June 18, 2018
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Travel/things-hotel-checkout/story?id=55977584
Hidden or Unexpected Travel Fees Can Break Your Vacation Budget
NBC News
June 12, 2018
https://www.nbcnews.com/better/business/hidden-or-unexpected-travel-fees-can-break-your-vacation-budget-ncna882041
Wyndham Customer Stands Behind Claims in Resort Fees Suit
Law 360
June 6, 2018
https://www.law360.com/articles/1050921/wyndham-customer-stands-behind-claims-in-resort-fees-suit
Expensive Hawaii Hotel Stays Could Soon Cost Even More
Times Union Albany
June 11, 2018
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Expensive-Hawaii-hotel-stays-could-soon-cost-even-12984347.php
How Much is that Room, Really?
Business Jet Traveler
June 2018
https://www.bjtonline.com/business-jet-news/how-much-is-that-room-really
Don't Let Hidden Hotel Fees Spoil Your Stay
WKBW Channel 10 Buffalo
May 30, 2018
https://www.wkbw.com/financial-fitness/dont-let-hidden-hotel-fees-spoil-your-stay
Don't Let Hidden Hotel Fees Spoil Your Stay
WFMY News 2
May 25, 2018
https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/money/nerdwallet/dont-let-hidden-hotel-fees-spoil-your-stay/606-1f419f96-4480-4be3-bafa-3d995fb05b33
9 Ways To Save On Your Next Family Vacation
KSL News Utah
May 25, 2018
https://www.ksl.com/article/46327923/9-ways-to-save-on-your-next-family-vacation
8 Ways to Save over $600 on Your Next Vacation
Student Loan Hero
May 23, 2018
https://studentloanhero.com/featured/simple-ways-save-vacation/
Reactionary Reaction to Resort Fees
Honolulu Civil Beat
May 13, 2018
http://www.civilbeat.org/2018/05/tom-yamachika-reactionary-reaction-to-resort-fees/
Column: Tips on Tipping During Your Summer Travels
The Chicago Tribune
May 10, 2018
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/vernon-hills/news/ct-lbr-lenhoff-column-tl-0517-story.html
Are Resort and Parking Fees Driving Travelers Away from Vegas?
Business Traveller
May 9, 2018
https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/05/09/are-resort-and-parking-fees-driving-travellers-away-from-vegas/
Legalized Sports Betting Won't Harm Las Vegas Casinos
Las Vegas Review-Journal
May 8, 2018
https://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/letters/legalized-sports-betting-wont-harm-las-vegas-casinos/
Are Soaring Fees to Blame for Las Vegas' Falling Visitor Numbers?
Travel Pulse
May 5, 2018
https://www.travelpulse.com/news/destinations/are-soaring-fees-to-blame-for-las-vegas-falling-visitor-numbers.html
Expert: Resort Fees Possible Blame for Dip in Tourism.
KLAS-TV CBS Las Vegas
May 3, 2018
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/expert-resort-fees-possible-blame-for-dip-in-tourism/1158614399
Analyst: Las Vegas Resort and Parking Fees Negatively Impacting Tourism.
Casino.Org
May 3, 2018
https://www.casino.org/news/analyst-las-vegas-resort-and-parking-fees-negatively-impacting-tourism
Fewer People are Visiting Las Vegas. One Insider Thinks Hotel Resort and Parking Fees Are To Blame.
Los Angeles Times
May 2, 2018
http://www.latimes.com/travel/lasvegas/la-tr-las-vegas-fees-may-mean-fewer-visitors-20180501-story.html
7 Ways to Shave Vacation Costs Without Scrimping
CBS News
May 2, 2018
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/7-ways-to-shave-vacation-costs-without-scrimping/
Swiss Enchantments Attracting American Travelers
Travel Pulse
April 29, 2018
https://www.travelpulse.com/articles/destinations/swiss-enchantments-attracting-american-travelers.html
New York Hotel Fraud Warning: List of Manhattan Hotels Part of an Extortion Scam
ETurbo News
April 28, 2018
https://www.eturbonews.com/184002/new-york-hotel-fraud-warning-list-of-manhattan-hotels-part-of-an-extortion-scam
Vacation Plans? Here is How to Save Money!
ABC 15 Arizona
April 15, 2018
https://www.abc15.com/news/let-joe-know/vacation-plans-heres-how-to-save-money
Travelers, Check Your Bill: Hidden Fees Lurk Under Creative New Names
The Dallas News
April 24, 2018
https://www.dallasnews.com/life/travel/2018/04/24/travelers-check-bill-hidden-fees-lurk-creative-new-names
Travel Tip: Destination Fees and What You Can Do About Them
Peter Greenberg
April 19, 2018
https://petergreenberg.com/2018/04/19/travel-tip-destination-fees-can/
Parking Fees vs Resort Fees with Kill Resort Fees Founder Lauren Wolfe
Orlando Tourism Report
March 21, 2018
http://orlandotourismreport.com/podcast/ep-133-parking-fees-vs-resort-fees-with-kill-resort-fees-founder-lauren-wolfe/
Las Vegas Resort Fees: How a $25 Room Becomes A $65 Room
USA Today
March 19, 2018
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/hotels/2018/03/19/las-vegas-hotel-resort-fees/436867002/
Smarter Travel (March 15, 2018) Wallet Watch: Daily Resort Fees Reach $45 in Las Vegas
https://www.smartertravel.com/2018/03/15/wallet-watch-daily-resort-fees-reach-45-las-vegas/
KTNV (March 15, 2018) Report: Venetian, Palazzo increase resort fees, now highest in Las Vegas https://www.ktnv.com/news/report-venetian-palazzo-increase-resort-fees-now-highest-in-las-vegas
Los Angeles Times (March 14, 2018) Palazzo and Venetian now charge $45 daily resort fees, the highest in Las Vegas http://www.latimes.com/travel/lasvegas/la-tr-las-vegas-palazzo-venetian-raise-resort-fees-20180314-story.html
Travel Weekly (March 8, 2018) Some New York Hotels Tacking on "Destination Fees" http://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Some-New-York-hotels-tacking-on-destination-fees
The Las Vegas Review-Journal (February 24, 2018) Parking, Resort Fees Could Put Damper on Las Vegas Strip Boom
https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/business-columns/inside-gaming/parking-resort-fees-could-put-damper-on-las-vegas-strip-boom/
USA Today (February 23, 2018) Nine Phoenix Hotels That Do Not Charge Resort Fees
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/hotels/2018/02/23/phoenix-hotels-no-resort-fee/367884002/
Travel Pulse (February 11, 2018) Resort Fees in Las Vegas are Climbing
https://www.travelpulse.com/news/hotels-and-resorts/resort-fees-in-las-vegas-are-climbing.html
The Las Vegas Sun (February 8, 2018) Room Tax Challenges Could Be A Hit to Raiders Stadium Funds
https://vegasinc.lasvegassun.com/business/2018/feb/08/room-tax-challenges-could-be-a-hit-to-raiders-stad/
Los Angeles Times (February 5, 2018) Las Vegas Hotels Have Raised Resort Fees. On Some Nights, Expect to Pay More In Fees Than The Cost of the Room.
http://www.latimes.com/travel/lasvegas/la-tr-las-vegas-caesars-increases-resort-fee-20180204-story.html
Lifehacker (February 1, 2018) All Of Your Mysterious Resort Fees, Explained
https://twocents.lifehacker.com/all-of-your-mysterious-hotel-fees-explained-1822610340
NBC News (February 1, 2018) How to Save Money on Your Mid-Winter or Spring Getaway
https://www.nbcnews.com/better/business/how-save-money-your-mid-winter-or-spring-getaway-ncna843251
The Appleton Post-Crescent (January 13, 2018) Investigation Of Hidden Resort Fees Cools Down
http://www.postcrescent.com/story/money/2018/01/13/investigation-hidden-hotel-fees-cools-down/1027702001/
The Las Vegas Review Journal (January 11, 2018) Airbnb Bookings, Revenue in Las Vegas Nearly Doubled in 2017
https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/airbnb-bookings-revenue-in-las-vegas-nearly-doubled-in-2017/
The Huffington Post (January 11, 2018) Stop Hiding Fees https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/stop-hiding-fees-how-companies-can-take-market-share_us_5a56fbd0e4b088f20c395986
Hotel Management (January 9, 2018) 4 Trends To Watch in 2018 That Could Affect Revenue
https://www.hotelmanagement.net/operate/4-trends-to-watch-2018-could-affect-revenue
Disclosing Resort Fees: Transparency is Essential To Avoid Liability (January 9, 2018) The New York Law Journal Disclosing Resort Fees: Transparency is Essential To Avoid Liability
https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/sites/newyorklawjournal/2018/01/09/disclosing-resort-fees-transparency-is-essential-to-avoid-liability/?slreturn=20180011221953
The Bolton News (January 4, 2018) 'Sunshine Saturday' - 6 Top Tips On Most Popular Day To Book Your Holiday
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/bolton/15808080._Sunshine_Saturday____6_top_tips_on_most_popular_day_to_book_your_holiday/
Smart Meetings (January 2, 2018) You Can Negotiate Away Annoying Hotel Fees.
https://www.smartmeetings.com/tips-tools/104826/negotiate-annoying-hotel-fees
New York Post (December 30, 2017) 18 Crazy Things That Will Happen in 2018 -https://nypost.com/2017/12/30/18-crazy-things-that-will-happen-in-2018/
Hotel Management (December 28, 2017) 2017's Top Management Trends https://www.hotelmanagement.net/own/2017-review
CBS This Morning (December 27, 2017) "FTC Has Gone Dark" On Fighting Hidden Resort Fees, DC Attorney General Says
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/resort-fee-investigation-ftc-allegedly-backing-off-trump-administration/
The Chicago Tribune (December 27, 2017) What's Ahead for Hotel Guests in 2018? Probably More Resort Fees
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/ct-hotel-trends-2018-fees-20171221-story.html
CBS Miami (December 27, 2017) Hotel Resort Fees Can Be An Unwelcome Surprise During Checkout
https://miami.cbslocal.com/2017/12/27/hotel-resort-fees-unwelcome-surprise/
WiseBread (December 27, 2017) 8 Times Booking Your Own Travel is Cheaper Than a Package Deal
http://www.wisebread.com/8-times-booking-your-own-travel-is-cheaper-than-a-package-deal
BizBash (December 22, 2017) Hotel Trends That Could Take Off in 2018 https://www.bizbash.com/december-22-2017-hotel-trends-that-could-take-off-in-2018-russia-to-still-appear-on-olympic-athlete-uniforms-britney/new-york/story/35007/#.WkkDx1Q-fC8
Hospitality Net (December 22, 2017) New York Hotels Add $25 Nightly Tax to Stays Near Times Square
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4086158.html
ABC 7 Detroit (December 21, 2017) Watch Out For Resort Fees When You Book Your Next Hotel Stay
https://www.wxyz.com/money/consumer/dont-waste-your-money/watch-out-for-resort-fees-when-you-book-your-next-hotel-stay
ABC 30 Fresno (December 20, 2017) How To Avoid Hidden Hotel And Resort Fees http://abc30.com/travel/how-to-avoid-hidden-hotel-and-resort-fees/2801933/
The Huffington Post (December 19, 2017) Santa Claus's 2017 Naughty/Nice List https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/santa-clauss-2017-travel-naughtynice-list_us_5a395035e4b0578d1beb737e
CBS Chico 12 (December 18, 2017) Chico State Professor Shares New Year's Travel Tips http://www.actionnewsnow.com/content/news/Chico-State-professor-shares-new-years-travel-tips-465032033.html
Inc. Magazine (December 17, 2017) In a Few Words, Marriott's CEO Just Offered a Statement That Screams a Lack of Emotional Intelligence
https://www.inc.com/chris-matyszczyk/in-a-few-words-marriotts-ceo-just-offered-a-statement-that-screams-a-lack-of-emotional-intelligence.html
NBC 5 Seattle (December 15, 2017) Travelers, Here's What To Expect in 2018. http://www.king5.com/article/news/nation-now/travelers-heres-what-to-expect-in-2018/465-413fd081-7e51-401a-8024-171ba1732338
The Ledger (December 15, 2017) Budget Travel: Travelers Avoiding Vegas This Year http://www.theledger.com/entertainmentlife/20171215/budget-travel-travelers-avoiding-vegas-this-year
Meetings and Conventions (December 14, 2017) New York City Hotels Tacking On 'Urban Destination Fee'
http://www.meetings-conventions.com/News/Hotels-and-Resorts/New-York-City-Hotels-Tacking-on--Urban-Destination-Fee-/
Hotel Business (December 11, 2017) HB On the Scene: Riding the Wave of New Revenue Streams
http://www.meetings-conventions.com/News/Hotels-and-Resorts/New-York-City-Hotels-Tacking-on--Urban-Destination-Fee-/
Crain's New York Business (December 8, 2017) Seven Ways Hotels Will Change in 2018 http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20171208/REAL_ESTATE/171209888/seven-ways-hotels-are-expected-to-change-in-2018-adding-resort-fees-internet-of-things-and-even-politics-into-the-mix
Kenosha News (December 7, 2017) Budget Traveler: Las Vegas Struggles in Holiday Season
http://www.kenoshanews.com/life/travel/budget-traveler-las-vegas-struggles-in-holiday-season/article_00c348a7-5e23-5f84-bd8b-058f288c18a9.html
Tech Dirt (December 7, 2017) New York City Hotels Say Obnoxious $25 'Destination Fee' 'Improves the Customer Experience.'
https://www.techdirt.com/blog/?tag=destination+fee
The Washington Post (December 7, 2017) It's Been A Wild year for Travel. What's Ahead for 2018?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/its-been-a-wild-year-for-travel-whats-ahead-for-2018/2017/12/07/9003aaa6-d6c4-11e7-95bf-df7c19270879_story.html?utm_term=.360dd6721572
Class Action Wallet (December 4, 2017) Hotel Guests Allege Wynn Las Vegas Charges Illegal Internet Access Fees
https://classactionwallet.com/hotel-guests-allege-wynn-las-vegas-charges-illegal-internet-access-fees/
Travel Pulse (December 3, 2017) Some NYC Hotels Turn To Urban Destination Fees https://www.travelpulse.com/news/hotels-and-resorts/some-nyc-hotels-turn-to-urban-destination-fees.html
USA Today (December 3, 2017) Hotels Offer Perks If You Book Direct. But Should You?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/hotels/2017/12/03/hotels-offer-perks-if-you-book-direct-but-should-you/913713001/
Inc. Magazine (December 3, 2017) How Hotels Mock Customers With This Outrageous Nickel-and-Diming Trick
https://www.inc.com/chris-matyszczyk/how-hotels-mock-customers-with-this-outrageous-nickel-and-diming-trick.html?cid=sf01001&sr_share=twitter
Legal News Line (December 1, 2017) Wynn Las Vegas, Encore at Wynn Las Vegas Guests Allege Fee for Internet Access was Unlawful https://legalnewsline.com/stories/511281668-wynn-las-vegas-encore-at-wynn-las-vegas-guests-allege-fee-for-internet-access-was-unlawful
Meetings Net (December 1, 2017) Watch Out For Urban Fees
http://www.meetingsnet.com/negotiating-contracts/watch-out-urban-fees
The Telegraph (November 30, 2017) The New York 'destination charge' - and 14 more outrageous hotel fees http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/hotels/articles/outrageous-hotel-charges/
The Independent (November 30, 2017) New York Hotels Charging Guests $25 To Sleep Near Times Square
http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/new-york-hotels-times-square-guests-charge-destination-fee-niagara-falls-hilton-starwood-marriott-a8082546.html
One Mile At A Time (November 30, 2017) Hilton New York Introduces Ridiculous New Fee, Calls it an 'Enhancement'
http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2017/11/30/hilton-new-york-fee/
View From The Wing (November 28, 2017) Hilton New York Has The Dumbest Hotel Fee I've Ever Seen
http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2017/11/28/hilton-new-york-dumbest-hotel-fee-ive-ever-seen/
Hotels Magazine (November 14, 2017) Mandatory 'Resort Fees' Under Attack, Again http://www.hotelsmag.com/Member/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fIndustry%2fNews%2fDetails%2f76508
Hotel Management (November 2, 2017) Resort Fees Back in the Spotlight Due To Marriott, Wyndham Lawsuits
https://www.hotelmanagement.net/operate/resort-fees-back-spotlight-due-to-marriott-wyndham-lawsuits
The Capitol Forum (October 20, 2017) Marriott: Multi-State Investigation into Company’s Use of Resort Fees; A Closer Look at Regulatory Risk Associated with Resort Fees
http://thecapitolforum.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/j/FC4EBD0280DB1E6A2540EF23F30FEDED/60089AD0AA3F39B520B193FBA00ED1DB
Reuters (October 17, 2017) National Task Force of Attorneys General Take on Resort Fees https://content.next.westlaw.com/Document/I869d841fab7211e79bef99c0ee06c731/View/FullText.html?contextData=(sc.Default)&transitionType=Default&firstPage=true&bhcp=1
Lexology (October 6, 2017) How Resort Fees Became An Explosive 2.7 Billion Dollar Issue
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=f85e01b1-ec9e-4f9a-8fb9-ae96e9651ed8
Skift (October 4, 2017) US Hotel Fees Forecast to Reach 2.7 Billion in 2017 as Stricter Cancellation Policies Take Hold
https://skift.com/2017/10/04/u-s-hotel-fees-forecast-to-reach-2-7-billion-in-2017-as-stricter-cancellation-policies-take-hold/
Lexology (October 3, 2017) National Task Force of 47 Attorneys General Goes After Resort Fees
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=9b4f1e1a-0b41-4dce-978a-e08a75a2fd35
NBC Nightly News (September 29, 2017) 47 State Attorney Generals Investigating Hotels for Added Fees
https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/47-state-attorney-generals-investigating-hotels-for-added-fees-1058319939617
The New York Times (September 29, 2017) Hotels Rake in Record Fees, and Travelers Foot The Bill
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/travel/hotels-rake-in-record-fees-and-travelers-foot-the-bill.html?_r=0
Market Watch (September 26, 2017) With More Hidden Fees, Hotels Begin To Resemble the Airline Industry
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/with-more-hidden-fees-hotels-begin-to-resemble-the-airline-industry-2017-09-25
The Wall Street Journal (September 22, 2017) 'Resort' Fees Are No Longer Only For Resorts
https://www.wsj.com/articles/resort-fees-are-no-longer-only-for-resorts-1506078000
The Real Deal: New York Real Estate News (September 22, 2017) Hotels Are Hiding Room Rates in "Resort Fees" But The Feds Have Taken Notice https://therealdeal.com/2017/09/22/more-hotels-are-hiding-room-rates-in-resort-fees/
Skift (September 15, 2017) Hawaii Regulators Are Investigating Resort Fees https://skift.com/2017/09/15/hawaii-regulators-are-investigating-resort-fees/
USA Today (September 10, 2017) Just Say No: If Travelers Refuse to Pay Fees https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/advice/2017/09/10/airline-hotel-resort-fees/645353001/
Skift (August 28, 2017) Are Hotel-Fee Initiatives Inspired by What the Airlines Have Accomplished?
https://skift.com/2017/08/28/are-hotel-fee-initiatives-inspired-by-what-the-airlines-have-accomplished/
USA Today (August 20, 2017) 'For Your Convenience' Rarely Is https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/advice/2017/08/20/hotel-convenience-fees/579643001/
ABC 15 Phoenix (August 14, 2017) Consumer Alert: Hidden Fees To Watch Out For When Booking a Hotel
https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/hidden-fees-to-look-for-when-booking-a-hotel
ABC Phoenix The San Francisco Chronicle (August 8, 2017) The Age of the Resort Fee, And Why It's Not Going Away
http://www.sfchronicle.com/travel/departures/article/The-age-of-the-resort-fee-and-why-it-s-not-11742734.php
The Wall Street Journal (August 2, 2017) Hoteliers Start to Mimic Airlines - Uh-Oh https://www.wsj.com/articles/hoteliers-start-to-mimic-airlinesuh-oh-1501711763
The Chicago Tribune (July 28, 2017) Mandatory Resort Fees Are On The Rise - Again http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/ct-mandatory-resort-fees-on-the-rise-20170728-story.html
NBC 4 Washington, DC (June 9, 2017) DC Lawsuit Accuses Marriott of Not Cooperating With Case
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/DC-Lawsuit-Accuses-Marriott-of-Not-Cooperating-With-Resort-Fees-Investigation_Washington-DC-427545193.html
Hotel Law (June 7, 2017) DC v Marriott Petition to Enforce Subpoena
https://hotellaw.jmbm.com/files/2017/10/DC-v-Marriott-petition-to-enforce-subpoena.pdf
The Civil Beat (May 22, 2017) Resort Fees: A Hidden Pain for Tourists, A Windfall for Hotels
http://www.civilbeat.org/2017/05/resort-fees-a-hidden-pain-for-tourists-a-windfall-for-hotels/
CBS News (May 5, 2017) 8 Hidden Vacation Costs and How To Avoid Them https://www.cbsnews.com/news/8-hidden-vacation-costs-and-how-to-avoid-them/
USA Today (May 4, 2017) Find A Great Hotel Deal? Check That Resort Fee First.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2017/05/04/resort-fee/101271570/
CBS 5 Charleston (April 7, 2017) Live Five Investigates: Hotel Fees - Do You Have to Pay Them?
http://www.live5news.com/story/35100277/live-5-investigates-hotel-fees-do-you-have-to-pay-them
The Telegraph (March 15, 2017) The Hidden Fees Costing British Travellers to the US Hundreds of Pounds
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/north-america/united-states/articles/hidden-resort-fees-costing-british-travellers-to-the-us-hundreds-pounds/
The Sun (March 13, 2017) STATES OF SHOCK Planning a Holiday in the US? This Hidden Fee Could Add 500 Pounds To The Cost Of Your Trip And You May Not Know Until You Get There
https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/3077636/planning-a-holiday-in-the-us-this-hidden-fee-could-add-over-500-to-the-cost-of-your-trip-and-you-might-not-know-until-you-get-there/
Arnold & Porter (February 28, 2017) Resort Fee Case Against Wyndham Moves Forward
https://www.apks.com/en/perspectives/publications/2017/02/resort-fee-case-against-wyndham
The Washington Post (February 25, 2017) Find a Hotel Rate That Seems Too Good to be True? Look for the 'Resort Fee'
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/find-a-hotel-rate-that-seems-too-good-to-be-true-look-for-the-resort-fee/2016/02/25/dbe81194-becc-11e5-9443-7074c3645405_story.html?utm_term=.62ca627aa354
The Los Angeles Times (February 17, 2017) Resort Fees at 10 Popular Las Vegas hotel-casinos Set to Increase
http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/la-tr-las-vegas-resort-fees-increase-20170216-story.html
Top Class Actions (February 17, 2017) Wyndham Resort Fees Class Action Drops Two Defendants
https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/491094-wyndham-resort-fees-class-action-drops-two-defendants/
The Desert Sun (February 8, 2017) La Quinta to Charge Hotel Bed Taxes on Resort Fees, Generate $360k Annually
http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/2017/02/08/la-quinta-charge-hotel-bed-taxes-resort-fees-generate-360k-annually/97672676/
Hospitality News (February 2, 2017) The Slow But Guaranteed Death of Resort Fees https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4080758.html
Travel Market Report (February 2, 2017) What the FTC Report on Hotel Resort Fees Means to Travel Agents
http://www.travelmarketreport.com/articles/What-The-FTC-Report-On-Hotel-Resort-Fees-Means-to-Travel-Agents
CNN (February 1, 2017) Hidden Travel Fees and How to Avoid Them
http://www.cnn.com/travel/article/hidden-travel-fees/index.html
The Post and Courier (January 30, 2017) Hidden Hotel Fees Remain a Concern in Many Cities
https://www.postandcourier.com/business/hidden-hotel-fees-remain-a-concern-in-many-cities/article_e1ae20a4-e1ae-11e6-b171-ff6e659b1b8d.html
The Los Angeles Times (January 29, 2017) Travelers Often Pay Taxes, Resort Fees and Parking. Is It Too Large a Burden or a Fair Share?
http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-letters-20170129-story.html
The Points Guy (January 26, 2017) Mandatory Resort Fees Are Really Getting Out of Control
https://thepointsguy.com/2017/01/we-hate-resort-fees/
The Los Angeles Times (January 23, 2017) Those Hotel Taxes and Fees Are Enough to Give You and Your Pocketbook Nightmares. Can You Do Anything About Them?
http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-spot-20170122-story.html
Sierra Sun (January 23, 2017) South Lake Tahoe May Rewrite Law To Address Resort Fee Trend
https://www.sierrasun.com/news/business/south-lake-tahoe-may-rewrite-law-to-address-resort-fee-trend/
Newsweek (January 22, 2017) Travelers Should Fear Rollback of Consumer-Friendly Rules Under Trump
http://www.newsweek.com/travelers-fear-rollback-consumer-protections-trump-545273
The Economist (January 19, 2017) Hidden Fees Charged By Hotels And Airlines Are Bad for Customers and the the Economy https://www.economist.com/blogs/gulliver/2017/01/charge-sleight-brigade
Reuters (January 12, 2017) Hotel Travelers Gripe as Resort Fees Rise https://www.reuters.com/article/us-travel-hotels-resortfees/hotel-travelers-gripe-as-resort-fees-rise-idUSKCN0UQ1MX20160112
The Los Angeles Times (January 7, 2017) White House Slams 'Hidden Fees' Charged by Hotels, Airline and Other Businesses
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-travel-briefcase-fees-20170107-story.html
Fox News (January 6, 2017) 'Hidden' Hotel Resort Fees Come Under Fire in FTC Report
http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2017/01/06/hidden-hotel-resort-fees-come-under-fire-in-ftc-report.html
Consumerist - Consumer Reports (January 5, 2017) Hotels Harm Consumers By Not Including 'Resort Fees' in Room Rates
https://consumerist.com/2017/01/05/hotels-harm-consumers-by-not-including-resort-fees-in-room-rates/
Consumer Reports (September 28, 2016) Watch Out For Unexpected Hotel Fees
https://www.consumerreports.org/hotel-rooms/watch-for-unexpected-hotel-fees/
The New York Times (August 29, 2016) Beware: That In-Room Coffee Might Just Cost You
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/30/business/beware-that-in-room-coffee-just-might-cost-you.html
Travel Market (July 5, 2016) FTC To Consider Ban on Hotel Resort Fees
http://www.travelmarketreport.com/articles/FTC-To-Consider-Ban-On-Hotel-Resort-Fees
Conde Nast Traveler (June 22, 2016) Why The FTC May Be Ending Pesky Resort Fees https://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2016-06-22/why-pesky-resort-fees-may-be-on-the-way-out
The Huffington Post (June 19, 2016) Is the FTC About to Ban Resort Fees?
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/is-the-ftc-about-to-ban-hotel-resort-fees_us_5766c68fe4b034ff3eef9e0e
USA Today (May 11, 2016) Which Travel Fees Are Really Necessary?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/mcgee/2016/05/11/travel-fees/84191756/
The Orlando Sentinel (February 14, 2016) High Resort Fees in Orlando Change Some Tourists' Hotel Plans
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-orlando-highest-resort-fees-20160212-story.html
Peter Greenberg (February 1, 2016) The Truth About Resort Fees https://petergreenberg.com/2016/02/01/truth-about-resort-fees/
The Orlando Sentinel (January 28, 2016) 'Resort Fees' in Orlando, Elsewhere Add Up Big http://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/os-resort-fees-school-buses-scott-maxwell-20160128-column.html
USA Today (November 2, 2015) New Poll: Travelers Want Hotels to Disclose Resort Fees https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2015/11/02/survey-travelers-hotel-resort-mandatory-fees/74889978/
The Chicago Tribune (September 29, 2015) New Action of Resort Fee Scam
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/sns-201509290000--tms--travelpkctnxf-a20150929-20150929-column.html
The Huffington Post (September 1, 2015) Hotel Absurd: When Your Resort Fee Costs More Than Your Room https://www.huffingtonpost.com/kevin-richberg/hotel-absurd-what-to-do-w_b_8068212.html
The Washington Post (July 9, 2015) Is The FTC Doing Enough to Stop Those Mysterious Hotel 'Resort Fees'? https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/is-the-ftc-doing-enough-to-stop-resort-fees/2015/07/09/df8e8a5a-2401-11e5-b72c-2b7d516e1e0e_story.html?utm_term=.1885fd8c172a
The Los Angeles Times (June 22, 2015) Hidden 'resort fees' Can Be A Nasty Little Surprise on Hotel Bills http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-money-20150621-story.html
CBS News (May 27, 2015) New Travel Rip-Off: Hotel Resort Fees
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-travel-rip-off-hidden-hotel-fees/
The Las Vegas Sun (March 24, 2015) Class Action Lawsuit Says Las Vegas Strip Casinos Hid Resort Fees https://lasvegassun.com/news/2015/mar/24/lawsuit-says-las-vegas-strip-casinos-hid-resort-fe/
The Las Vegas Review-Journal (March 25, 2015) California Sues Strip Resorts, Alleges Hidden Resort Fees https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/californian-sues-strip-resorts-alleges-hidden-resort-fees/
The Chicago Tribune (February 20, 2015) Hotel Resort Fees: The Real Story http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/sns-201502100000--tms--travelpkctnxf-a20150210-20150210-column.html
USA Today (February 1, 2015) Guests Loathe Them, Yet Resort Fees Are On The Rise https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/columnist/2015/02/01/hotel-resort-fees/22549329/
Fox News (August 12, 2014) Some Hotels Are Ditching the Much-Maligned Resort Fees http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2014/08/12/industry-insiders-say-much-maligned-resort-fees-are-major-turn-off.html
USA Today (March 10, 2014) Unhappy With Extra Fees and Surcharges? Try These Tactics https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2014/03/09/fees-surcharges-social-media-campaign-boycott/6233491/
USA Today (January 13, 2014) Travelers Want 'Resort' Fees to Check Out - Permanently https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/hotels/2014/01/12/hotel-resort-fee-service-charge/4441287/
Las Vegas Sun (May 8, 2010) Resort Fees Catch Guests By Surprise
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2010/may/08/resort-fees-catch-guests-surprise/