Priority is considering the Competition Committee of Complaints for practices implemented online travel agencies regarding the reservation of rooms in hotels.
According to a statement from the Competition Committee, “these practices are being investigated in the context of a complaint submitted and for the purpose of considering it, the Directorate -General for Competition (DGA) has conducted extensive research measures in OTAS companies and hundreds of hotel accommodation across the Greek territory.”
In detail, the Competition Committee announcement states:
On Friday, May 30, 2025, the Competition Committee proceeded, pursuant to Article 15 of Law 3959/2011 on the protection of free competition, as in force, to priority examination and assignment to the competent rapporteur of the company investigating company investigating the Intergrade Markets for the Provision of Services and Services. (OTAS), in order to investigate any infringement of article 2 of Law 3959/2011, on “protection of free competition” as in force, as well as Article 102 of the Treaty for the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).
These practices are being investigated in the context of a complaint submitted and for the purpose of examining it, the Directorate -General for Competition (DIns) has conducted extensive research measures in OTAS companies and hundreds of hotel accommodation across the Greek territory.
Legal framework
The Competition Committee, a guardian of the proper functioning of the free market, is tasked with the application of the competition rules under Law 3959/2011 and Articles 101/102 TFEU.
Articles 1 of Law 3959/2011 and 101 TFEU prohibit partnerships between businesses (agreements, union decisions or harmonized practices) that are subject to the restriction of competition.
Article 1A of Law 3959/2011 prohibits unilateral practices that are invited to a forbidden partnership and announcement of future pricing intentions of products and services to competitors.
Articles 2 of Law 3959/2011 and 102 TFEU prohibit the abusive exploitation of a dominant position.
Subsequent steps
The assignment to the rapporteur implies the start of the deadlines referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5 of article 15 of Law 3959/2011 on the decision, but does not prejudge the content of the EA’s recommendation and/or decision. The legal deadline is indicative and the time of examination of each case depends, inter alia, on its complexity, the volume of the administrative file, as well as the number and degree of cooperation of the controlled companies.
Source: Skai
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