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AAHOA Applauds House Passage of the 

Hotel Fees Transparency Act

WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 28, 2025 – AAHOA today commended the passage of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act by the U.S. House of Representatives. This bipartisan legislation aims to enhance price transparency by requiring hotels and short-term rentals to disclose the total cost of a booking, including all fees, upfront.

AAHOA has long advocated for fairness and transparency in pricing and believes this legislation marks a significant step toward ensuring travelers have clear, accurate information when booking accommodations.

"Transparency is key to building trust with our guests and to ensuring a level playing field across the hospitality industry," said AAHOA Chairman Kamalesh (KP) Patel. "AAHOA will always champion policies that promote fairness and empower consumers to make informed decisions. This is an issue that transcends party lines, as today’s vote powerfully demonstrates. We are grateful to lawmakers from both sides of the aisle in the House for passing this bill.”

"The House passage of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act is a critical milestone in protecting consumers from hidden fees and ensuring a more transparent marketplace," said AAHOA President & CEO Laura Lee Blake. "We are especially grateful to Rep. Young Kim for her leadership in promoting cost transparency and working to make life more affordable for her constituents and all American travelers. AAHOA remains committed to advocating for policies that benefit hotel owners and consumers."

In addition to Kim (CA-R), Kathy Castor (FL-D), Russell Fry (SC-R), and Kevin Mullin (CA-D) introduced the bill.

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About AAHOA

AAHOA is the largest hotel owners association in the nation, with Member-owned properties representing a significant part of the U.S. economy. AAHOA's 20,000 members own 60% of the hotels in the United States and are responsible for 1.4% of the nation's GDP. More than 1 million employees work at AAHOA member-owned hotels, earning $51.3 billion annually, and member-owned hotels support 4.2 million U.S. jobs across all sectors of the hospitality industry. AAHOA's mission is to advance and protect the business interests of hotel owners through advocacy, industry leadership, professional development, member benefits, and community engagement.