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Issued fine on Booking.com for anti-competitive practices

On 30 July 2024, the Spanish Competition Authority (CNMC) imposed a fine of EUR 413.2 million on Booking.com for abusing its dominant position in the market and infringing Competition Law. In particular, the CNMC fined de company after determining that it was imposing unfair terms on hotels such as price clauses and restricting competition from other online travel agencies

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Scope

Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority

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2024-07-30
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On 30 July 2024, the Spanish Competition Authority (CNMC) imposed a fine of EUR 413.2 million on Bo…