No DMA will and does destroy business.

But does it destroy any non-predatory businesses? If other people here are correct it should be trivial for Booking to comply since they are already almost compliant.

Yes. And it causes gazillions in legal costs for everyone.

I am fine with that.

Would you rather be forced to scour a dozen hotel sites individually to find a place to stay? Arguably "Middle men like Hotels.com etc" are providing a valuable service by allowing consumers to comparison shop in one place. Unless you think such sites should be government funded, it's only fair that they charge a fee for their service.

> Would you rather be forced to scour a dozen hotel sites individually to find a place to stay?

Yes.

And you're still welcome to, and that's the thing. The existence of Booking.com doesn't prevent that.

I mean, yes? I don't mind booking.com as long as I have a sane alternative.