The impending reduction of commission rates at Marriott hotels has the industry reeling, revealed an exclusive survey by M&C. In fact, 83 percent of 272 independent-planner respondents are less likely or will refuse to book Marriott-branded hotels. Explore here for more findings, plus many impassioned verbatim comments.
Will the commission cuts influence your likelihood of booking Marriott-branded hotels?
1% More likely to book
16% No change
75% Less likely to book
8% Will not book
Do you expect Marriott-branded hotels to lose group business as a result of this decision?
85% Yes
4% No
11% Not sure
Source: M&C Research survey of 441 meeting professionals
* For additional findings go to mcmag.com/research