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Closer look expected for Hawaii hotel resort fees

  • GEORGE F. LEE / 2021
                                Most of the major hotel brands, like Hilton and Marriott, must adhere to a 5-to-1 value proposition before getting approval for a resort fee bundle from their corporate offices, says a Hawaii tourism expert. Above, hotel guests enjoy the pool at the Waikiki Beach Marriott.

    GEORGE F. LEE / 2021

    Most of the major hotel brands, like Hilton and Marriott, must adhere to a 5-to-1 value proposition before getting approval for a resort fee bundle from their corporate offices, says a Hawaii tourism expert. Above, hotel guests enjoy the pool at the Waikiki Beach Marriott.

Hotel and tourism executives expect greater scrutiny of resort and airline fees in the wake of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech denouncing “hidden surcharges too many businesses use to make you pay more.” Read more

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