The DMA Paradox: Regulation that was supposed to reduce the power of gatekeepers increases the power of intermediaries

The European Digital Markets Act (DMA) was supposed to reduce the dominance of large digital platforms and open up space for direct sales channels. However,...

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Author  HrTurizam.hr

27. March 2026.
The European Digital Markets Act (DMA) was supposed to reduce the dominance of large digital platforms and open up space for direct sales channels. However, early data from the hotel industry shows the opposite trend - a decline in direct bookings and the strengthening of OTA platforms. The European Digital Markets Act (DMA) was supposed to level the playing field between Google and hotels. Instead, direct...
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Author  HrTurizam.hr

27. March 2026.