Marriott’s Stance Regarding Unapproved Online Group Booking Solutions

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Automated online group booking tools are not currently approved intermediary solutions for Marriott hotel participation. Expedia recently announced that it is offering a white-label technology solution in the U.S., which is similar to other online solutions (e.g., Bizly and Groupize) that offer online group booking tools to hotels and meeting planners, and these are not approved.

Additionally, it is against Marriott’s Global Distribution Strategy and policies for hotels to provide access to group rates or inventory to any third parties. Customers interested in booking small groups online can instantly book 10-25 sleeping rooms and/or event space for up to 50 people with or without audiovisual items and food & beverage options 24 hours a day on Marriott.com for participating hotels in the U.S. and Canada. See MGS for more details on the Marriott.com small group booking solution (QuickGroup).

This information will be shared with hotels via the January 1 Weekly update.