ASTA's Hotel Watch List is public. The travel advisor advocacy group released a public-facing version of its list that documents hotels that haven't paid commissions in a timely manner.
None of the 16 hotels on the list are supplier members of ASTA.
ASTA aims to increase transparency and accountability in the industry by publishing the list, which previously was only available for ASTA members to view.
"Commissions earned are commissions owed, period," ASTA president and CEO Zane Kerby said in a statement. "Our members should not have to chase money they are contractually due. By making the watch list public, we are increasing pressure where pressure is warranted and reinforcing a simple standard across the industry: pay advisors on time."
A hotel will find itself on the watch list if an ASTA member has reported that the hotel has not paid a commission in 45 days or longer following a client's stay. Hotels are first notified in writing and given the opportunity to resolve the issue via a dispute-resolution process. If they don't resolve the issue within 30 days, they are placed on the list.
ASTA said it has recovered almost $15,000 in unpaid commissions. Its goal this year is recovering a total of $100,000.
ASTA said the list will be public through March 13.