This is certainly correct except some little semantics: they were prohibited to publish lower rates but could absolutely publish the lowest rate on their websit

This is certainly correct except some little semantics: they were prohibited to publish lower rates but could absolutely publish the lowest rate on their website (basically the same as for the OTA with the highest leverage). By bundling in benefits such as points, hotels are also stretching those clauses to their limits. Edit: ... and let me say: I’m absolutely in favor of the ruling you cited