Hotel Advertising Transparency Act of 2022

Bill 117 HR 8261, also known as the Hotel Advertising Transparency Act of 2022, aims to increase transparency in hotel advertising practices. The bill requires hotels and other lodging establishments to clearly disclose the total price of a room, including all fees and taxes, in any advertisements or promotions. This is intended to prevent consumers from being misled by advertisements that only show the base price of a room without including additional fees that can significantly increase the total cost.

The bill also prohibits hotels from advertising a room rate that is not actually available to consumers at the time of booking. This is meant to prevent deceptive advertising practices where hotels advertise a low rate to attract customers, only to reveal additional fees or restrictions during the booking process.

Additionally, the Hotel Advertising Transparency Act requires hotels to disclose any resort fees or other mandatory charges at the time of booking, rather than surprising customers with these fees at check-in. This is intended to give consumers a clear understanding of the total cost of their stay before making a reservation. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 8261 is to protect consumers from deceptive advertising practices in the hotel industry and ensure that they have access to accurate and transparent information when booking a room.