The Italian Competition Authority has decided to publish commitments submitted by Booking.com in response to an investigation for alleged abuse of dominance. Booking.com is accused of exploiting its market power to exclude other Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) by influencing accommodation facilities.

Booking.com's strategy allegedly involved making Italian hotels less autonomous by participating in certain programs that offer advantages in search results for higher fees and commitments to offer competitive prices exclusively on Booking.com. These programs include Partner Preferiti, Preferiti Plus, and Booking Sponsored Benefit.

Booking.com has submitted commitments to ensure that prices on other online sales channels are not considered in the operation and promotion of these programs. Interested third parties have until September 13, 2024, to provide comments on the commitments before the Authority makes a final decision.