🚯 What Does California’s Junk Fee Law Mean for Planners?

Congress is working on a Junk Fee Prevention Act, but California isn't waiting – its Honest Pricing Law went into effect Monday.

The Stand-Up July 2, 2024 by Miguel Neves View in browser Please be advised that the next edition of The Stand-Up will be published on Tuesday, July 9, in observance of the Independence Day U.S. holiday on July 4.   Hi there,   Yesterday, California's new "honest pricing law" went into effect. The law mandates that all businesses disclose mandatory costs – such as resort fees – upfront in the total price.   For planners, this will impact the pricing of all hotel charges, tickets, and restaurants.   This legislation addresses a notorious pain point for meeting professionals. As meeting professional Mike Ferreira of Meetings Made Easy notes, this upfront clarity is a game-changer for budget management.   However, the new transparency may also bring a bit of sticker shock when comparing rates across different states.   Minnesota is set to implement similar legislation next year, and there is momentum for a similar law to be implemented at the federal level.   Stay tuned as we continue to track these changes and bring you the latest updates on how they impact your planning process.   Read the story on Skift Meetings What Does California's Junk Fee Law Mean for Planners? Congress is working on a Junk Fee Prevention Act, but California isn't waiting – its Honest Pricing Law went into effect Monday. 4 Ways to Bring the Surprise Travel Trend to Meetings Created in partnership with the Arizona Office of Tourism The trend for mystery trips is on the rise — but your destination doesn't have to be a secret to be a surprise. 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