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China's guesthouse sector gathers antitrust complaints about online travel platforms

By MLex Staff ( December 11, 2025, 08:05 GMT | Insight) -- China’s online travel agency platforms are facing the risk of collective antitrust complaints after industry operators in Yunnan Province reported concerns about alleged unfair-competition practices. The Yunnan Province Tourism Guesthouse Industry Association said earlier this week it launched rights-protection work after receiving a series of complaints from member businesses regarding alleged conduct by certain online travel platforms. Trip.com, also known as Ctrip.com, China’s leading industry player, was among the platforms mentioned in the complaints. Businesses outside Yunnan Province also contacted the association, reporting similar issues and expressing interest in joining the initiative, it is understood.China’s online travel platforms are facing the risk of collective antitrust complaints after industry operators in Yunnan Province reported concerns about alleged unfair-competition practices....

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