Hungary fines ‘aggressive’ Booking.com €7mil

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The Netherlands-based firm was fined €7mil (RM33.03mil) for unfair trading practices, said the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH). The body said free cancellation options for some listings were available only with conditions and within certain periods, making them ‘misleading’. — Reuters

BUDAPEST: Hungary’s competition watchdog on April 28 imposed a record fine on online travel agency Booking.com, accusing the company of “aggressive” sales methods which put unfair pressure on customers.

The Netherlands-based firm was fined €7mil (RM33.03mil) for unfair trading practices, said the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH).

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