European Hotels Launch Mass Lawsuit Against Booking.com

Over 10,000 hotels file class action lawsuit against Booking.com following EU court ruling on price fixing, seeking compensation for years of restrictive practices.

Key Takeaways

Over 10,000 European hotels have filed a class action lawsuit against Booking.com
The lawsuit follows ECJ ruling in autumn 2024 declaring best price clauses violate antitrust law
Booking Holdings held 71% market share across Europe in 2023

By The Numbers

71%

Booking Holdings' European market share in 2023

2004-2024

Period for which compensation is being sought

They Said

"European hoteliers have long suffered from unfair conditions and excessive costs"
— Alexandros Vassilikos

"Now is the time to stand up together and demand redress"
— Alessandro Nucara

Massive Legal Challenge Against Booking.com

Background and ECJ Ruling

Impact on European Hotel Industry

Swiss Perspective and Future Implications

Sources & References

More than 10,000 hotels file lawsuits against Booking.com

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