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Hidden ‘Junk’ Fees Must Be Disclosed, F.T.C. Rule Says

Hotels, short-term rentals and event ticket-sellers must advertise the full price of their offerings under the rule, which is supposed to go into effect in the coming year. Here’s what to know.

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The rule could make prices in some tourist hot spots like Las Vegas seem higher, because rooms there are often advertised without the additional mandatory fees. But the F.T.C. says it will let consumers make better comparisons.
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