In a statement, Trivago said it was “disappointed” with the Federal Court’s decision.

“Following the initial judgement which offered new guidance about how results of comparator websites should display recommendations in Australia, Trivago worked quickly to change its website so as to comply with the court’s decision,” the company told this masthead.

“While we are disappointed with the outcome today, we look forward to putting this behind us and continuing to help millions of Australians find great accommodation deals.”

The competition watchdog launched proceedings against the Expedia-owned company in August 2018, and in January 2020 the Federal Court found it had breached several sections of Australian consumer law.

Trivago appealed the Federal Court’s decision in March 2020, but this was dismissed by the Full Federal Court eight months later.