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Checking in, shelling out - Business Insurance Skip to content Register for free Search Search Log In Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2026 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2026 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2026 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2026 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Checking in, shelling out Off Beat Oct 16, 2026 The tiny shampoo is complimentary. The alleged hotel price inflation? That could be costing you more. A lawsuit accuses Expedia Group of keeping hotel rates artificially high, even for travelers who never booked through its websites, The New York Times reported. Filed this month in federal court in Washington state, the suit seeks class-action status and alleges Expedia violated federal antitrust laws by enforcing contracts that blocked hotels from offering cheaper rooms through their own websites, loyalty portals or call centers. According to the complaint, hotels that offered lower prices on competing platforms risked becoming harder to find on Expedia’s sites. The alleged result: room prices inflated by 15% to 30%, matching the commissions Expedia charges hotels. The complaint covers brands including Expedia.com, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Orbitz and CheapTickets. Three travelers say they paid inflated prices for recent stays. Expedia disputes the allegations. A spokesperson called them “meritless” and told the Times the company has provided transparency, competitive offerings and better value for more than 30 years. There is skepticism outside the company, too. Travel commentator Gary Leff told the Times that hotel chains regularly offer member rates below Expedia’s prices. He pointed to declining commissions as a reason to question claims of monopoly pricing power. Related News Travelers earnings rise as commercial insurance pricing stabilizes October 16, 2026 Bank loses $80M coverage dispute against 26 insurers, Lloyd’s syndicates October 16, 2026 Cyberattack leaves supermarkets facing millions in uninsured losses October 16, 2026 Specialist Risk Group expands into Western Australia October 16, 2026 Violent protests force bank closures October 16, 2026 World Bank, Nepal explore $190M quake bond October 16, 2026 Legal reforms could increase liability claims costs: report October 16, 2026 Japan inundated with cyberattacks October 16, 2026 Hormuz attacks hit two container vessels, one sinks October 16, 2026 Facebook-f X-twitter Linkedin-in Business Insurance is a singular, authoritative news and information source for executives focused upon risk management, risk transfer and risk financing. Never miss important news: Become a Business Insurance Online subscriber today Subscribe Now Information About Us Contact Advertise Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Copyright 2026. BUSINESS INSURANCE HOLDINGS Member, Beacon International Group, Ltd.
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