The main reason for the resort fee is the 3rd party booking. 3rd party charges 14-18% commission, and a lot of big hotel uses resort fee to reduce the commissi

The main reason for the resort fee is the 3rd party booking. 3rd party charges 14-18% commission, and a lot of big hotel uses resort fee to reduce the commission. I just wish the big brand uses the power like airlines (3% commission) and negotiate the commission down to 3%.