Booking.com Investigated Over Pricing Practices
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Booking.com regarding concerns over its pricing practices. The investigation, announced in October 2025, aims to determine if Booking.com has breached competition law.
The CMA is examining whether Booking.com has been imposing unfair conditions on hotels, potentially limiting their ability to offer lower prices on other platforms. This could impact consumer choice and fair competition within the online travel agency market.
Hotels using Booking.com’s platform may be subject to terms that prevent them from advertising rooms at a cheaper rate elsewhere. The CMA is seeking to understand the extent of these practices and their effect on the wider market.
The investigation will involve gathering evidence from Booking.com and potentially other stakeholders in the industry. The CMA’s findings will determine whether any further action is necessary to ensure fair competition and protect consumer interests.
Key Points
- Investigation launched in October 2025.
- Concerns raised over Booking.com’s pricing practices.
- Potential breach of competition law.
- Inquiry into terms imposed on hotels affecting pricing on other platforms.
- Aim to ensure fair competition and protect consumers.
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