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Cyprus Hoteliers Association Backs Landmark Legal Action Against Booking.com

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

June 7, 2025

Challenging Unfair Market Practices

The Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) has formally endorsed a collective legal action aimed at redressing long-standing competitive imbalances in the hospitality sector. This significant legal effort, brought before the Dutch courts, unites over 25 national hotel associations from across Europe in a coordinated claim against Booking.com.

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Legal Foundation and Collaborative Strategy

Under the stewardship of HOTREC—the European umbrella organization for hospitality stakeholders—this action seeks redress for losses incurred over two decades, from 2004 to 2024. Pasyxe has affirmed its full support for this initiative, providing guidance and assistance to its members who opt to join the collective legal proceedings.

Judicial Ruling and Market Implications

A pivotal ruling from the Court of Justice of the European Union on September 19, 2024, has found that Booking.com’s parity clauses, which forced hotels to maintain uniform pricing across all distribution channels, violated EU competition law. These practices not only distorted market dynamics but also inflated commission fees and restricted the potential for direct bookings—a clear detriment to the sector.

Future Prospects and Industry Impact

In commenting on the strategic importance of this action, Pasyxe Director General Christos Angelides stated, “The participation of Cypriot hospitality businesses in this collective action represents an important opportunity to remedy years of unbalanced commercial practices, contributing to the creation of a fairer and more balanced digital environment for tourism enterprises across Europe.” Pasyxe has urged hotel businesses in Cyprus to register their interest in the claim via www.mybookingclaim.com before the closing deadline of July 31, 2025.

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Cyprus Emerges As A Leading Household Consumer In The European Union

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

June 30, 2025

Overview Of Eurostat Findings

A recent Eurostat survey, which adjusts real consumption per capita using purchasing power standards (PPS), has positioned Cyprus among the highest household consumers in the European Union. In 2024, Cyprus recorded a per capita expenditure of 21,879 PPS, a figure that underscores the country’s robust material well-being relative to other member states.

Comparative Consumption Analysis

Luxembourg claimed the top spot with an impressive 28,731 PPS per inhabitant. Trailing closely were Ireland (23,534 PPS), Belgium (23,437 PPS), Germany (23,333 PPS), Austria (23,094 PPS), the Netherlands (22,805 PPS), Denmark (22,078 PPS), and Italy (21,986 PPS), with Cyprus rounding out this elite group at 21,879 PPS. These figures not only highlight the high expenditure across these nations but also reflect differences in purchasing power and living standards across the region.

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Contrasting Trends In Household Spending

The survey also shed light on countries with lower household spending levels. Hungary and Bulgaria reported the smallest average expenditures, at 14,621 PPS and 15,025 PPS respectively. Meanwhile, Greece and Portugal recorded 18,752 PPS and 19,328 PPS, respectively. Noteworthy figures from France (20,462 PPS), Finland (20,158 PPS), Lithuania (19,261 PPS), Malta (19,622 PPS), Slovenia (18,269 PPS), Slovakia (17,233 PPS), Latvia (16,461 PPS), Estonia (16,209 PPS), and the Czech Republic (16,757 PPS) further illustrate the disparate economic landscapes within the EU. Spain’s figure, however, was an outlier at 10,899 PPS, suggesting the need for further data clarification.

Growth Trends And Economic Implications

Eurostat’s longitudinal analysis from 2019 to 2024 revealed that Croatia, Bulgaria, and Romania experienced the fastest annual increases in real consumer spending, each growing by at least 3.8%. In contrast, five member states, with the Czech Republic experiencing the largest drop at an average annual decline of 1.3%, indicate a varied economic recovery narrative across the continent.

This comprehensive survey not only provides valuable insights into current household consumption patterns but also offers a robust framework for policymakers and business leaders to understand economic shifts across the EU. Such data is integral for strategic decision-making in markets that are increasingly defined by evolving consumer behavior and regional economic resilience.