Italy Investigates Booking.com for Unfair Visibility Practices
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Italian authorities have launched an investigation into Booking.com over allegations of unfair visibility practices on its platform. The probe focuses on whether the travel company manipulated search results to favor certain listings, potentially harming competition and consumer choice. This case could impact how online travel agencies operate in Italy and influence regulatory approaches across Europe.
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- •The investigation was announced by Italian regulators on April 22, 2026.
- •Booking.com is accused of prioritizing some listings unfairly in search results.
- •The probe examines the impact on competition and consumer options in the travel booking market.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Italian regulators find Booking.com guilty of unfair visibility practices Booking.com could face fines and be required to change its platform algorithms, affecting its operations and competitors in Italy.
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