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Italian Competition Authority Investigates Booking.com Preferred Partner Programme

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has launched an investigation into Booking.com B.V., Booking.com International B.V., and Booking.com (Italia) S.r.l. for alleged unfair commercial practices related to their Preferred Partner Programme and Preferred Plus tier. AGCM is concerned that accommodation providers in these programmes receive greater visibility, prominence, and quality claims on the platform despite eligibility criteria being driven by commission levels rather than service quality. Inspections were carried out at Booking.com (Italia) S.r.l. by AGCM officials together with the Guardia di Finanza Special Antitrust Unit.

Public First Law Center v. Hon. Morikone - Writ Petition Denied

The Hawaii Supreme Court denied a petition for writ of prohibition and mandamus filed by Public First Law Center challenging the Circuit Court's sealing of court records in a case involving Booking.com B.V. The court found the requested relief unwarranted, concluding the circuit court complied with sealing requirements established in State v. Rogan (2025).