California Hotel and Lodging Association Advocates for Transparency in Mandatory Fees

The California Hotel and Lodging Association (CHLA) has issued a statement regarding Senate Assembly Bill 537 (Berman) and Senate Bill 478 (Dodd/Skinner), which pertain to the disclosure of mandatory fees. Representing over 6,000 hotels and 235,000 hotel employees in California, CHLA emphasizes the importance of establishing a consistent standard within the lodging industry.

Lynn S. Mohrfeld, President and CEO of CHLA, stated, “The California Hotel & Lodging Association supports a single standard across the lodging ecosystem. Equal requirements must exist for hotels, short-term rentals, and other transient accommodations, as well as the various booking channels, including direct options, online travel companies, and metasearch sites. All mandatory fees should be clearly included in upfront pricing to enable guests to have a transparent understanding of the costs associated with their stays.”

CHLA’s endorsement of standard disclosure for all mandatory fees in these bills underscores its commitment to transparency and fairness in the booking process for travelers reserving accommodations in California.