Marriott to Reduce Commissions

Marriott International has announced it will reduce commissions on group bookings from 10 to 7 percent, on March 31 for its U.S. and Canada hotels. Contracts signed before March 31 will still receive 10 percent commission, according to a letter sent to travel partners, and the cut will affect travel sellers across all regions. Some large intermediaries, including Experient, have been temporarily exempted from this reduction, according to company representatives.