Armenia: CPC investigation into Booking.com regarding the alleged abuse of a dominant position
Progress
Current status
in force
26 May 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Armenia
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling imposing fine against Booking.com for abuse of its dominant position by prohibiting accommodation providers from offering lower prices elsewhere
On 26 May 2023, the Armenian Competition Protection Commission (CPC) sanctioned the Dutch booking service provider Booking.com with a fine of AMD 337’555’000 (approximately EUR 821’000) for abusing its dominant position by having extensive "most-fav…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority