The Marriott affiliate program offers competitive commission rates of 3% for vacation packages and 4-6% for hotel stays, which is on par with or slightly higher than some other major hotel affiliate programs. For example, Hilton offers 4% commission on hotel bookings, while Expedia and Booking.com typically offer 4-5% commission. However, some programs like InterContinental Hotels Group offer higher rates of up to 6-8% for certain bookings.
Regarding cookie durations, Marriott's 7-day cookie duration is similar to many other hotel affiliate programs. Some, like Hilton and Wyndham Hotels, offer longer cookie durations of up to 30 days, which can be advantageous for affiliates in capturing bookings from customers who take more time to make a decision.