Originally Posted by
Dr. HFH
My case in court? Just this: "IMO if the rate is 'Destination fee exempt' you are not being told that you won't get the benefits, only that you won't have to pay for them." If you're then denied the benefits because you're not paying, there's your case. And, sure, going the enforcement route by consumer protection or the attorney general would be equally effective (or not). But I wouldn't have the fun of doing it myself!
There's an old chestnut about anyone who would represent themselves in court that seems very apt here.
The progression is humorous :
"Mandatory destination fees are scams because they don't include any additional benefits"
<Hotels specifically add benefits you get in exchange for paying the destination fee>
"I shouldn't have to pay the mandatory destination fee."
<Ok fine>
"I should still get the benefits and now I will sue you."