NYC Mayor Mamdani Announces Ban on Hotel Hidden Fees, Surprise Credit Card Holds
January 22, 2026
January 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a final rule from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection banning hidden "junk fees" for hotel stays. The regulation requires hotels to provide all-in pricing transparency for destination, resort and hospitality fees, while also becoming the first in the nation to mandate transparency for credit card holds and deposits.
Mayor Mamdani stated that the rule is part of a broader citywide crackdown on . . .
Mayor Mamdani stated that the rule is part of a broader citywide crackdown on . . .