Marriott’s Consortia and Retail Travel Agency Strategy

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All hotels (SPG and Marriott Rewards) were informed via the Jan. 15 Weekly Update that effective Jan. 1, 2018, SPG hotels will be incorporated into Marriott’s Consortia and Retail Travel Agency Strategy. These agreements are designed to drive incremental business at BAR rates from the most highly valued TMC, Travel Agency and Consortia accounts.

Review Marriott’s TMC, Travel Agency and Consortia Partner Agreement Terms for 2018 for all 30 brands. Franchised hotels are strongly encouraged to participate but may opt out by Jan. 24.

The associated Travel Agency agreements will save SPG hotels between $5M-$7M annually in costs that resulted from hotels paying an annual travel agency program participation fee, in addition to commission payments. All sources of travel agency business currently available will remain available going forward.

Resources can be found on MGS. Should you have additional questions, e-mail Intermediary Partner Care.