Italy's AGCM investigates Booking.com for potential market dominance abuse in Preferred Partner Programme.

Italy's antitrust and competition authority (AGCM) is investigating Booking.com for potential market dominance abuse. The authority suspects that Booking.com's handling of hotels participating in its Preferred Partner Programme could restrict competition and lead to higher prices and reduced options for consumers. The investigation involves searches at Booking.com's Italian offices by Italian tax police, the Guardia di Finanza.

March 22, 2024
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