The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Monday that its new regulation banning hidden fees for live events, hotels, and short-term rentals will take effect starting May 12. Titled the ...

Created to combat "unfair and deceptive fees," the FTC's new rule, which was passed in December, began May 12, 2025 and bans bait-and-switch pricing and similar tactics "used to hide total prices and ...

The vacation rental platform is redesigning its app and expanding its offerings with the launch of Airbnb Services and Airbnb ...

Airbnb announced on May 13 it is introducing new services and experiences that will be available to travelers in a redesigned ...

“Seventeen years ago, we changed the way people travel. More than two billion guests later, Airbnb is synonymous with a place ...

Airbnb has taken a major step forward in its journey to become an all-in-one travel booking app. The app now lets you book ...

The reason why many companies wait until checkout to disclose these junk fees is because, by that point, you are far more ...

Amid signs of slowing travel demand, Airbnb Inc. on Tuesday unveiled new efforts to recast itself as more than a vacation-rental platform - announcing an app overhaul and plans to offer new services ...

Concert ticket fees aren’t going away, but at least they’ll now be visible from the get-go. Ticketmaster announced Monday that shoppers will see “all-in” pricing going forward, including the service ...

A new rule targeting bait-and-switch pricing has taken effect just in time for summer travel, sports and entertainment.

Thanks to a new rule from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), hotels and concert ticket companies like Ticketmaster have to share full prices up front.

The proptech firm, which aims to up the returns for owners in top-tier leisure spots, anticipates consolidation in a niche ...