Booking seeks end to Greek dominance-probe through commitments
( July 8, 2026, 11:55 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Accommodation platform Booking has proposed voluntary changes to assuage concerns raised by the Hellenic Competition Commission in a probe over a potential abuse of market power. The Greek authority's preliminary view is that Booking's ranking, its partner programs and its discount practices may have unfairly encouraged hotels to favor Booking over rival online travel agencies, making it harder for competitors to enter or to expand in Greece. The regulator has opened a public consultation on the commitments until July 20.The statement follows:...
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