Overview
- The short‑term rental company filed for Chapter 7 liquidation in the U.S., bringing its operations to an immediate halt.
- Marriott terminated its licensing agreement with Sonder, with the company stating the deal was no longer in force due to a payment default.
- Guests from Boston to Dubai reported being told to leave with little notice, with some finding their belongings in bags or left in hallways.
- Videos and accounts from travelers in cities such as Montreal and New York City showed stranded guests documenting abrupt evictions.
- Sonder’s management blamed technical problems integrating with Marriott’s booking system for a sharp revenue decline, and interim CEO Janice Sears said liquidation was the only viable option.