If Booking.com's operations have affected hotel profits, now is the time to act! A large-scale pan-European initiative, actively supported by FIHR, offers a concrete solution. Together with HOTREC and over 30 European hotel associations, Romanian Hotel Industry Federation (FIHR) is an active part of an unprecedented initiative: a class action for damages against the Booking.com platform. The objective is to recover losses caused by abusive clauses and restore a fair balance in the market.
Why Should Hoteliers Join Now? Recent Successes Speak for Themselves!
- Over 15,000 hotels in Europe have already registered! An impressive number that underlines the scale of the problem and the strength of solidarity.
- The first procedural stage is already underway at the District Court of Amsterdam, covering approximately 3,000 hotels.
- Resounding Victory in Germany! On December 16, 2025, the Berlin Regional Court ruled in favor of 1,700 German hotels, determining that Booking.com must compensate them for damages caused by the use of anti-competitive parity clauses. An extremely important precedent!
- Favorable Decision in the Netherlands! On March 4, 2026, the District Court of Amsterdam issued an interim ruling in favor of the hotels, confirming that the claims for damages are not time-barred and that the clauses in question cannot be considered permissible ancillary restrictions.
No Costs, No Risks – Just the Opportunity to Recover What's Yours!
Hotels may have concerns about costs and possible retaliation. However, it is important to note:
- Participation in this action involves NO cost and NO financial risk. for hotels.
- No Reprisals Confirmed: The experience of recent years clearly shows that there have been no incidents of this type against hotels involved in similar lawsuits. Any retaliatory measures by the platform would be illegal and would attract significant sanctions. More than 2,000 German hotels have been involved in litigation with Booking.com for over five years, without any incidents of this type.
A New Opportunity, for a Limited Time!
Hotels that have not yet registered have a new opportunity to participate, but the registration window is limited!
How Can Interested Hotels Register? It's Simple! Participation is done by registering on the dedicated platform: www.mybookingclaim.com. The onboarding team will guide hotels step by step through the entire process.
This initiative demonstrates the power of collective action at European level. Hotels that are not yet members of the Federation are invited to explore how they can benefit from this strategic action. In an increasingly complex and regulated sector, membership of a strong federation is no longer just an option – it is a competitive advantage. Through FIHR, members benefit from direct access to these strategic initiatives, relevant real-time information and representation in legislative initiatives that influence the competitiveness of hoteliers.
Even if your hotel is not yet a FIHR member, participation in this collective action is open! Contact us to better understand the benefits and ways to get involved, or access the platform directly www.mybookingclaim.com to start the process.
Together, we can transform market challenges into real opportunities for businesses in the Romanian hotel industry.
For further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
