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Booking Holdings appeals EC block on Etraveli Group; extends partnership through 2028
Booking Holdings Inc.
- Booking Holdings intends to appeal the European Commission's prohibition of its acquisition of Etraveli Group from CVC.
- Acquisition was cleared unconditionally by UK CMA and US FTC; EC decision departs from its own guidelines.
- Booking.com and Etraveli Group extend existing commercial partnership through at least December 2028.
- CEO Glenn Fogel says EC decision deprives consumers of travel options and departs from settled law.