Mandatory Resort Fees - Growing Deceptive Practice

[CalGalTraveler]

In light of our prior discussion on the deceptive practices of open season rate hikes, below is an article complaining about the deceptive hotel practice of mandatory resort and facility fees. Apparently this has led to a firestorm on Flyertalk forums.

http://thegate.boardingarea.com/mandatory-facilities-fee-a-growing-trend-in-lodging/

One of the actions he recommends is to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#crnt&panel1-1

This recommendation is similar to what we discussed as a potential action for open season rate hikes.