In a statement issued Saturday, the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation said it had launched investigations targeting four websites that handle hotel and travel reservations, citing suspected behavior that could harm competition and the interests of merchants. The move extends a broader clean up of the travel booking space and follows a sector wide review plus a meeting with platforms organized by the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
The China Hospitality Association backed the probes and called on platforms to increase transparency around trading rules and algorithms - covering search result rankings, traffic distribution, commission rates, and the mechanics of promotions. It also called for stronger self discipline across the industry and closer collaboration with hospitality businesses.
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The timing comes soon after July's 5.18 billion yuan (about $765 million) antitrust fine on Trip.com Group for exploiting its market power in China's online hotel reservations space.
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