You might have noticed that Marriott is no longer showing up on any shopping portals. This is because Marriott has sent out an e-mail to affiliates that as of 5PM EST the affiliate program has been paused. Seems like a strange time to me to pause the program, but I guess the thinking is that they have bigger problems to deal with right now.
Sure, bookings are down and the travel industry is struggling. But I’m not so sure that’s the best time to cut commissions to sales agents.
Marriott disagrees.
It is suspending its online affiliate commission program today with minimal notice to partners. pic.twitter.com/6lz4Malbup
— Seth Miller (@WandrMe) March 18, 2020
